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Meditation can help us to find self-peace. As well as help us to gain mastery over the problems. Meditation is one of the most ancient practices. Its spiritual side formed a part of all great religions of the world, especially Buddhism and Hinduism. Today many still use meditation as a way to improve their spiritual selves, but it is also being practiced to relieve stress, improve general health and the quality of life. 

Meditation involves a collection of mental techniques used to bypass normal thoughts and brings about free-flowing attention that helps calm and restore the mind and body. Unlike sleep and other forms of relaxation, meditation helps to quiet our thoughts and allows the entire body to relax but at the same time keeps us fully mentally aware. There are two key principles involved in any type of mediation. 

(i)First focus on a simple phrase, word (one syllable), image or just breath in and out with a rhythm. This will bring us to a state of relaxed awareness. 

(ii)Second passively forget all other thoughts and distractions. Once the mind is focused on a single thing the brain will automatically switch off the bodily fight or flight mechanism, stop reacting to the surroundings and thus become calm. The most common focal point used is the mantra, a simple word or a sound repeat quietly to oneself to block out all other thoughts. Words that may be used are love, one or peace. Ancient ritual sounds with spiritual significance are also common, such as OM. A comfortable, clam, quiet place that is well ventilated and with soothing lights is good to practice meditation. Then, simply sit comfortably, close your eyes gently and concentrate on your breath/mantra. It may be repeated to yourself or out loud and should be synchronized with a slow, relaxed breathing pattern. Breathing should be rhythmic and balanced. This will help relieve tension, pain and anxiety. We may find it easier to concentrate if we simply observe our each in- and out-breath. Imagery meditation involves focusing on a thing of beauty such as a candle or flower. 

Disregard all other thoughts is not very easy. We should not get our mind to concentrate but simply think of only one thing and hold our attention on it. This is why it is best if outside distractions are kept to a minimum. When other thoughts enter to our mind, just let them pass without giving them any attention and return quietly to your focal point like a silent observer. Our ability to stay focused longer will obviously improve with practice. Brain waves associated with meditation are known to occur during sleep. Thus, meditation allows the mind to stay alert and clear the body enjoys deep relaxation similar to that, which occurs in deep sleep. The sympathetic (action) nervous system gets switched off and the parasympathetic (resting) system suits up. Therefore, all the bodily systems can normalize and this produces the perfect environment for healing to occur. 

Regular meditation is also proven to help creativity and productivity, especially at work. Several methods of meditation are Buddhist where we can concentrate on happy times in your life. Transcendental is taught by a teacher and involves using a secret mantra that must not be relieved to anyone. The Christian method involves concentrating on a prayer or moral to obtain a better understanding of it. Types of meditation Laya yoga: Meditation on internal sound. Nasagra dristhi: Meditation on the tip of the nose. Trataka meditation: Meditation on candle light or any objects. Cycle meditation: 

A combination of Asana, Pranayama with deep internal awareness. Meditation on frontal gaze (Angya charka). Unmani mudra:Meditation on empty space. Sukshme Dhyana: Luminus Meditation. Samvavi mudra: Meditation on art. Guided meditation. Om Shanthi, Santhi, Santhi.