Most Westerners think of meditation as someone sitting down, cross legged with their eyes closed and probably chanting some kind of mantra over and over again.
Meditation: A Path To Inner Peace
This article examines the role of meditation as one of the proven alternative therapies that in recent years have been classified under the mind-body medicine therapies. Traditionally meditation has been used for spiritual growth but more recently has become a valuable tool for managing stress and finding a place of peace, relaxation, and tranquility in a demanding fast-paced world. Various meditation techniques are outlined in this article with practical steps to beginning a meditative practice.