We all live in a hectic dog-eat-dog world which places an unhealthy burden of stress on our already overworked minds and bodies. One way to relieve some of this stress is by practicing mindfulness through meditation and other mind-focusing practices. New-comers who need a little help to learn how to harness the power of mindfulness will find that spending a few days at a mindfulness retreat is the perfect way to set you on the right path.