Meditation is a healthy habit with a plethora of benefits. It can lower stress levels, improve your focus, boost your mood, and even make you feel more connected to the world around you. However, it is not an easy skill to master. While sitting in silence may seem like that's all there is to it, meditation is a skill that requires serious diligence to do well, and must be worked at from the ground up.
If you're interested in starting this practice, this gallery is a great place to start. Click through to learn about what to do before, during, and after meditation to really get the most out of your time, and to help you continuously improve.