Introduction to meditation Now days the process of meditation has become popular in western culture, but                   technically it dates back a thousand years.   Meditation technique has been used and still being used in different religion and         cultures   The practice of meditation originated in the ancient Vedic times of India and is described in the ancient Vedic texts. The true purpose of meditation is to connect oneself to one's deep inner Self. Techniques which achieve that goal serve the true purpose of meditation. The term “meditation” is now loosely used to refer to a large number of diverse techniques. These include contemplation, concentration, use of nature sounds such as the ocean, guided meditation, meditative movement exercises such as Yoga and tai chi , qigong , breathing exercises, and Mantra . These techniques work at different levels such as the senses, mind, intellect, and emotions. Some te