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HOW TO BE MINDFUL WHILE FALLING IN LOVE

“Falling in love is an interesting term. We could say ‘strolling into love’ or ‘mentally preparing for love’ but we use the term ‘falling.’”

A MINDFUL LIFE

Interview by Kristen Noel

“Meditation is a simple practice, but it has the power to transform the world.”

They’re coming out with studies almost every day that say — all of a sudden there is this increase in brain matter in the hippocampus. What this means is that you are less impacted by stress, experience less knee-jerk reactions. ~ Lodro Rinzler

MEDITATION CENTERS GET IN TOUCH WITH MODERN AGE

A tour of MNDFL, the snazzy meditation studio that just opened in Greenwich Village, starts at the store. Here, one can buy MNDFL-branded mugs, tees, totes and $150 meditation-cushion sets, along with books recommended by the center’s instructors.

A GYM FOR MINDFULNESS

In Manhattan, a new drop-in meditation studio called MNDFL is testing the commercialization—and health benefits—of the practice. In this episode of If Our Bodies Could Talk, senior editor James Hamblin explores the hype.

HOW TO STAY SANE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

They call it the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays can also bring boatloads of stress. Enter meditation.

FAITH, SPIRITUALITY & THE FUTURE

This documentary looks at how spirituality is evolving in our culture and what it means for religious institutions.

METROFOCUS INTERVIEW

Lodro Rinzler has written four books highlighting the importance of Buddhist teachings in our everyday lives. In his latest book The Buddha Walks into the Office: A Guide to Livelihood for a New Generation, he teaches us how to practice mindfulness and compassion in the workplace.

THREE’S A TREND: URBAN MEDITATION DESTINATIONS

MNDFL is the brainchild of 31-year-old Ellie Burrows, who found it difficult to meditate in her own home, filled with all its familiar distractions. With the help of a friend — Lodro Rinzler, now her Chief Spiritual Officer and partner, she transformed the ground floor of an 1837 Greenwich Village townhouse into a cozy modern cocoon.

THE BEST MEDITATION VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE

If you haven't yet found your stride with meditation or even the merit in practicing this kind of mindfulness exercise, perhaps watching (or just listening to) a meditation video could be the easy entry point you've been waiting for.

A GUIDED MEDITATION DURING THE PANDEMIC

It’s okay not to feel okay. Create space for anxiety and worry to arise and dissolve against the resolve of your innate peace and wellness.

HOW TO HANDLE HEARTBREAK, BUDDHIST STYLE

“Just because we have been hurt by someone doesn’t mean that they no longer deserve happiness in their lives or are beyond anyone’s help. I’m a firm believer that everyone possesses basic goodness.” - Lodro Rinzler

RANKED! The 12 Best Self-Help Books of All Time

This book, written by a Buddhist meditation teacher, is aimed at 20-somethings seeking a more spiritual experience even as they indulge in everyday pleasures like beer and sex.

LODRO RINZLER ON HOW TO 'WALK LIKE A BUDDHA' EVEN IF YOU'RE HUNG OVER

Buddhist and teacher Lodro Rinzler believes you can find ways to incorporate the peace and tranquility of his practice despite living a chaotic and busy life. In his new book, "Walk Like a Buddha," Rinzler offers practical advice for younger people, including those recovering from a hangover, gritting their teeth through a workday or navigating bad dates.

MIDDAY MEDITATION AT NEW MANHATTAN STUDIO

New York City is always in constant motion. It's a place where we are often lulled to sleep by the noises of the streets. Yet amid the chaos, some find silence and reflection.

New Yorkers gathered at MNDFL, a meditation studio on the Lower East Side, in the middle of the day just to get away and be one with themselves.

NO TEXTS, PLEASE, WE’RE MEDITATING

When a photo of a wall covered in lush green foliage showed up on Grace Clarke’s Instagram feed, she felt an immediate urge to track it down. Stressed out and headed to a meeting at Madewell, where she works as a social media copy editor, Ms. Clarke saw that the wall’s location was on East Eighth Street in Manhattan at a meditation studio called MNDFL, which opened in November.

3 BUDGET FRIENDLY WAYS TO INVEST IN YOUR SELF-CARE

Whether you've been going steady with someone special or you've been riding solo this winter, RuPaul may have said it best: "If you can't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?" After all, we spend more time with ourselves than anyone else, so it's best we start investing in the relationship we have with ours truly.

HOW I MEDITATE: LODRO RINZLER, AUTHOR OF “A BUDDHA WALKS INTO A BAR”

Lodro Rinzler is the author of a series of meditation books that apply the benefits of meditation to modern life, including the extremely popular book A Buddha Walks into a Bar. His most recent book, The Buddha Walks into the Office, lays out how young professionals can incorporate mindfulness in the workplace and gives them tips on how to mindfully design their career and life paths. Lodro told us a bit about how meditation has helped him succeed as a professional and gave tips for how others can use mindfulness to do the same.

Lodro Rinzler, an acclaimed author and teacher of meditation…

is the co-founder of MNDFL studios in New York City, and frequently speaks around the world at conferences, universities, and businesses, at places ranging from Google to the White House. Those who wish to go deeper can join Rinzler's online meditation community. Members are presented with guided meditation videos, bimonthly dharma talks, and a supportive group of fellow practitioners. For an optional add-on, members can also request one-on-one, private online mentoring sessions with Rinzler.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND MEDITATION TEACHER LODRO RINZLER SPEAKS ABOUT COMPASSION, HONESTY AND WISDOM IN THE WORKPLACE

Lodro Rinzler has written four books highlighting the importance of Buddhist teachings in our everyday lives. In his latest book The Buddha Walks into the Office: A Guide to Livelihood for a New Generation, he teaches us how to practice mindfulness and compassion in the workplace so that we may have more pleasant and productive interactions with those with whom we spend most of our waking hours: our co-workers. Rafael talks with Rinzler about karma, empathy and how we can avoid being “jerks at work.”

HOW TO STAY IN LOVE WITH YOUR PARTNER

The key to a long-term relationship? New perspective, says meditation teacher Lodro Rinzler.

“To think that our partner changes just as fluidly as we do can be mind-blowing. It is the truth though, that while we think the same dependable person we dine with every night is one thing they are, in fact, a conglomeration of experiences and wisdom that is constantly shifting. To solidify such a person is painful, yet we are all guilty of falling into that trap at one point or another.”

5 QUESTIONS WITH MNDFL CO-FOUNDER LODRO RINZLER

New York City’s wellness scene is almost as lively as the city itself, but sometimes, we could all use a quiet space to put away our devices, connect to our breath, and be completely present.

MEDITATION MADE EASIER: MNDFL IN WILLIAMSBURG

Creating space and time to check in with ourselves can feel impossible; but MNDFL can be used with the same pragmatic ease as a gym—only one for the mind.

GET MNDFL WITH LODRO RINZLER

Lodro Rinzler got an early start in the practice of meditation. He was raised in the Buddhist tradition and began his own practice of focus and mindfulness at just age six (yes, seriously…six!).

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Lodro Rinzler is an author and leader in the field of mindfulness. His books have been awarded multiple times and featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and others. Lodro Rinzler is the co-founder of MNDFL, New York City’s top meditation space according to New York magazine. MNDFL provides education in the ways of meditation across three NYC locations, and a nonprofit arm shares mindfulness training with local students of all backgrounds.