How To Heal Yourself In Minutes!

Think you know all about mindfulness and meditation? We find out how you can heal in just minutes.

- Jessica Ainscough

Meditation — it’s nothing new. But you’ll notice that in recent days, it’s losing its old stigma of being new-agey, or stuck in the ’70s. Centering yourself and getting to be more mindful is something we’ve seen all around us, so we thought to look into it. More than just for tree-hugging hippies, us, err, normal people are embracing it too. People are now meditating everywhere — on their lunch breaks, in the office, even on the bus. Why not give it a try? 

SO, WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

Meditation isn’t as scary or impossible as it seems. It’s the pressure we place on the practice that creates that perception. Paul Bedson, co-author of Meditation: An In-Depth Guide (Allen & Unwin), says meditation is more about being connected to “right now” and being content with things exactly as they are. Basically, appreciating the moment.