Meditation reduces blood pressure and stress levels, anxiety, depression and research suggests that it can also help with irritable bowel syndrome and tension-related pain. But before we can achieve these benefits, we need to understand our behaviour patterns and how our mind works. This article reflects on some of the issues many of us are facing and how meditation might help put us back on track.

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Are you interested in meditation but think it is probably not for you as you don’t like sitting on the floor. Or your mind is too busy or your body too restless and your day too full? This article explains why none of this matters and how to work with your body and mind in a way that lets you reap the benefits of meditation from day one.