To sit is to restore ourselves, to become fully present and fully alive in the here and now.—Thich Nhat Hanh

Part of the best-selling Mindfulness Essentials series, How to Sit provides simple directions on the mechanics of posture and breathing, along with instructions for how best to achieve the awakened, relaxed, state of clarity to cultivate concentration and compassion through meditation.

Thích Nhất Hạnh shares a series of guided meditations that help us return to our breath, spend some time in the present moment, and come home to ourselves.

How to Sit

Authors: Thích Nhất Hạnh, Jason DeAntonis

Published: March 7, 2014

To sit is to restore ourselves, to become fully present and fully alive in the here and now.—Thich Nhat Hanh

Thích Nhất Hạnh shares a series of guided meditations that help us return to our breath, spend some time in the present moment, and come home to ourselves.

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