India, June 25 -- Burnout, job uncertainty, and repeated layoffs have become part of the workplace conversation in the United States. Many professionals are rethinking what success looks like as they try to balance demanding careers with their mental well-being. Alongside therapy, exercise, and healthier routines, meditation is becoming a popular way to manage everyday stress and anxiety.

Meditation is not a cure for anxiety, and experts say it should not replace professional mental health care. Instead, many mindfulness teachers describe it as a practice that helps people respond to stress with greater awareness rather than reacting automatically.

Companies have spent years introducing wellness programs to support employees, but the co...