Everyday Joy: articles on meditation and breath

Andrew writes about meditation as it meets everyday life: finding stillness in nature, what he wishes he had known before he started meditating, and personal reflections on blame and karma. The posts are short and practical, written by a teacher with over 17 years of experience who first studied yoga, meditation and Sanskrit for four years at an ashram in India.

• Oct 25, 2026How to find yourself in nature: 3 simple stepsHow to find stillness, and maybe even yourself, through mindful attention in nature, wherever you are.
• Oct 21, 20263 things I wish I knew before starting meditationTips and tricks along the inward journey.
• Oct 9, 2026How I stopped blaming my fatherOn blame, karma, and what it means to finally take the wheel.

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The articles are not a course; they are companions. Read “3 things I wish I knew before starting meditation” before your first sit or your first retreat. Keep “How to find yourself in nature: 3 simple steps” for a walk, since it is about mindful attention wherever you are. Save “How I stopped blaming my father” for a quieter evening; it is about blame, karma and what it means to take the wheel of your own life. Pair any of them with a 10 minute guided meditation and you have a short daily practice.

When you want more than a few minutes a day, the meditation retreats with Andrew Keaveney are the next step.

Where can I read Andrew’s articles?

Andrew publishes articles and reflections on his Substack newsletter, Everyday Joy, about meditation, breath and an ordinary life lived a little more joyfully. Recent posts include “How to find yourself in nature: 3 simple steps” from Oct 25, 2026. You can subscribe on Substack to get new posts by email.

Are Andrew’s films, articles and podcasts free?

Yes, they are free to watch, read and listen to. The films and video conversations are on YouTube, the articles are published on Andrew’s Substack newsletter, Everyday Joy, and the podcast episodes appear on the hosts’ own shows. This library collects them in one place.

Is a meditation retreat good for beginners?

A guided retreat can suit beginners because a teacher leads every session. Andrew has written an article called “3 things I wish I knew before starting meditation” and made films such as “Your Mind When You Try to Meditate: Honest Confessions” and “Biggest Meditation Myths Busted!” that are good preparation before a first retreat.

Who is Andrew Keaveney?

Andrew Keaveney is a breathwork and meditation teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience in the U.S. and India. He studied yoga, meditation and Sanskrit for four years at an ashram in India, helped launch the Art of Living Retreat Center and regularly teaches retreats there in Boone, North Carolina.

What training does Andrew have?

Andrew spent four years studying yoga, meditation and Sanskrit at an ashram in India before teaching. He has since taught breathwork and meditation for over 17 years in the U.S. and India, and he helped launch the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina.

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