Not exactly. Stillness is an important part, of course, but many beginners to the technique find it useful to focus wholly on their breathing in order to shut out any intrusive thoughts or outside influence.

[ she pauses, searching for the right way to phrase her offer. ]

It is often easiest to get the idea through trying it out, so... if you would like to take a free taster session so that you can show your, um, your friend what to do more easily, Mr. Ishimaru and I will be available for most of the day today.