In the past few years, meditating has gone from something talked about only by ‘alternative lifestyle’ proponents to a very mainstream activity, like yoga and healthy eating. The benefits of meditation have become available to the mainstream, and millions of people are more relaxed and centered because of it. Meditation itself has never gone anywhere, however, the information and practice is so widely available now everyone is getting involved.

Meditation is no longer the domain of eastern mystics or enlightened yogis only. Meditation is, in fact, becoming a household practice. Easy to learn, meditation requires no special accessories or equipment, involves no trainers or classes (although some introductory training or group meditations can be beneficial until you learn to relax your mind), and can be done just about anywhere. All you need is to do is commit and once you learn it, you will be able to take a mental break by meditating any time, anywhere.