Anyone, according to Lululemon founders Chip and Shannon Wilson. They just launched a new 60-second meditation program called whil, which joins a growing industry of abbreviated meditation solutions (others include just-a-minute and One-Moment Meditation). They’re designed to make mindfulness easier than ever to attain, and none of them requires you to om for more than 60 seconds. Getting zen faster than the time it takes to start up your computer is tantalizing. But does it work? Mallika Chopra, founder of intent.com, thinks so. “Anytime you can stop, breathe, reflect, and do something mindfully, it’s helpful,” she says. “Simply setting intent ions helps ground you for the day.” Quick breathers might be helpful, but longer sessions are the real meditation meat if you want measurable benefits. Studies on the subject almost exclusively involve longer, more traditional meditation, and it’s unclear what the health impact of minute-meditations might be. “I’m a fan of these briefer forms of mindfulness, but the reality is your body needs some time to settle down so you can get that deep connection to your breath and spirit,” Chopra says. “I encourage people to find at least 10 minutes, because you’ll often spend the first 2-3 minutes sitting down, slowing your breath, and trying to settle your mind.” So if you’ve got a minute, go for it. Recharging a little is better than not at all, and mini-meditations can jumpstart a more developed practice. “Small steps are a great way to begin,” Chopra says. More from Prevention: Choose Your Meditation Style
