Scientist, writer, and meditation expert Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., explores the power we have to harness mindfulness and how doing so can change our lives.

'Mindfulness' is a buzzword in the wellness world, but it's really just another way of saying 'awareness' — awareness of our thoughts, surroundings, and the present moment.

Mindfulness and meditation, while traditionally part of Buddhist practices, are accessible to anyone from any background.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and author of numerous books on mindfulness and stress reduction.

In Mindfulness for Beginners, Kabat-Zinn explores the concept of mindfulness and how we can benefit from adopting it into our daily lives.