Meditation has been around as early as 5,000BC and has been popular in Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism, although modern meditation is usually non-denominational. In fact, people from all walks of life are experiencing the benefits of meditation, from celebrities to students, parents to doctors.

Meditation benefits everyone, and it’s never too early (or too late) to learn this valuable life skill. Meditation has been proven to lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, reduce pain perception and lower the stress hormone cortisol.

Meditation helps you feel calm and centred by focusing on the present moment, focusing on breathing, clearing your mind and encouraging positive thoughts, affirmations and guided visualisations. Feeling more positive and calm helps you deal better with stressful situations that arise in life, interacting in less reactive way towards friends, family and others around us.