26 min Mindfulness in Action w/ Hakim Tafari
Yoga for Older Adults
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21-Mar-2025
Life can be challenging but having the right tools can make all the difference. Mindfulness is one of those essential tools—it helps you stay present, navigate stress, and find balance.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to implement a consistent mindfulness practice that actually sticks. We’ll walk through six simple, practical ways to bring mindfulness into your daily life so you can start to breathe easier.
5:00 What it means to be mindful
11:45 Breathing exercise
12:30 Mindful habit #1 - giving yourself time in the morning
14:35 Mindful habit #2 - making yourself tea or coffee
15:56 Mindful habit #3 - finding a quiet place for yourself
17:12 Mindful habit #4 - journaling your thoughts
18:49 Mindful habit #5 - practicing meditation
22:00 Mindful habit #6 - preparing and eating your meals
25:05 How to meet mindfulness in your everyday life
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