Meditate on the word meditation and it is likely that certain images will come to mind. A Buddhist monk perhaps in saffron robes, or a lycra-clad young woman folded into the lotus position.
In the last couple of decades, meditation has risen from the realm of Eastern spiritual practice to emerge as a stress-busting antidote to modern life. Science has corroborated what Zen masters have known for years; that regular meditation helps people cope with stress, illness and chronic pain as well as promoting wellbeing and a host of other benefits. In fact, regular meditation practice is...
