I think the intentions of mainstream mindfulness programs are to introduce the very concept of meditation to those who wouldn’t otherwise consider it. If firms

I think the intentions of mainstream mindfulness programs are to introduce the very concept of meditation to those who wouldn’t otherwise consider it. If firms reached out with less practical forms of meditation, there would be lower uptake. Compare a weeklong silent meditation retreat vs easy mindfulness training that you can do 10 minutes/day. There’s just going to be more workers taking up the more efficient option. Through that lens, mainstream mindfulness programs make sense as part of a work/life benefits package.