You can practice mindfulness anytime, anywhere - by paying attention to what’s happening right now in the present moment. Informal mindfulness involves bringing mindful awareness to everyday activities that you already do.

We often think of meditation as a formal practice, usually done sitting down. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that focusses on the present moment. There are many types of formal mindfulness practices like sitting, walking, and body scan meditations. As a place to start, check out the guided mindfulness meditations on the Centre for Mindfulness website.