Cats are quiet mindfulness teachers disguised in fur. When your cat curls up and starts kneading your lap, it’s easy to dismiss it as quirky behavior. But what if you let it guide you? Match your breath to the rhythm of their paws: press, release, inhale, exhale. This becomes a mini meditation session—no app, no timer, no guided voice in your earbuds. Just you, your cat, and a rhythm older than memory. Science tells us slowing the breath lowers blood pressure and reduces anxiety. Your cat doesn’t know the research, but they practice it daily. All you need to do is join.