India, May 7 -- Many people stop meditating not because it does not help, but because they expect it to feel a certain way. They imagine a completely quiet mind, perfect posture, or instant peace. When that does not happen, they think they are doing something wrong.

The truth is, meditation is not about stopping your thoughts or becoming a different person. It is about noticing how your mind works without constantly reacting to every thought or emotion. Some days your mind may feel calm, while on others it may feel restless or messy. And that is completely normal.

Here are seven common myths about meditation that many people still believe.

Reality: Having thoughts during meditation is normal. Meditation is not about forcing the mind to...