India, Aug. 8 -- Meditation is no longer seen as a practice reserved for monasteries or spiritual retreats. Today, doctors and researchers are also studying how it may support mental and physical well-being. A recent article published by Harvard Health Publishing explains that meditation can help you develop greater awareness of your thoughts and emotions while offering a practical way to manage everyday stress.

Although modern medicine continues to explore its benefits, meditation has been part of spiritual traditions across cultures for centuries. Practices found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and other traditions have long encouraged quiet reflection, breath awareness and inner stillness as a path toward greater balance.

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