Mindfulness meditation: It involves focusing on the present moment and observing one’s thoughts and sensations without judgment.

Transcendental meditation: It involves using a mantra or repeated sound to achieve a deep state of relaxation and awareness.

Loving-kindness meditation: This involves cultivating feelings of compassion and kindness towards oneself and others.

Body scan meditation: It involves systematically focusing on each part of the body and bringing awareness to any sensations or tension.

Research has shown that meditation can benefit mental and physical health. It has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, improve sleep, increase feelings of well-being, and even lower blood pressure, and improve immune function.

To start a meditation practice, one can begin with just a few minutes of sitting quietly and focusing on the breath or a chosen object. Over time, the length and frequency of meditation sessions can be increased as one becomes more comfortable with the practice.