Mindfulness and presence
What is mindfulness?
Joseph Siddiqi
In this video, Joseph provides an illustrated introduction to mindfulness practice which can be broken down into three overall steps: choose an object, keep it in mind, and skillfully engage with or return to that object.
Click to download a transcript of the video (PDF)
Related content
- Katrina Grabner’s orienting practice can be one way to engage in mindfulness in the classroom
- Gabriela Petrov’s aimless wandering practice can be one way to engage in mindfulness both within and outside of the classroom
- Anne Archambault’s three-point meditation practice is a way to engage in mindfulness of the body and surroundings in the classroom
- Learn how mindfulness and contemplative practices can be a response to awe, and how we can incorporate awe into the classroom
- Donetta Hines has written a piece referencing five core design principles on how to translate contemplative practices into pedagogies
- Consider reading Joseph’s other pieces on mindfulness such as two approaches to mindfulness, noticing the movement of attention, and centering stillness practice
Additional resources
Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Hachette Books.
