“Meditation”, this is a discipline and is described as an art where our mind concentrates on one thought and generally involves paying attention to a single point of reference. It is one of the verified alternative therapies in medical science and today it is largely categorized in the mind-body medicine. These days meditation is gaining its popularity and many doctors have started recommending as one of the best alternative to reduce the blood pressure. Meditation which is also described as self-regulation of attention or concentration can be classified into two basic approaches depending upon their techniques: (1) Mindfulness Meditation: As the name suggests, in this type of meditation the person who mediates sit quietly and focus on any object or process. It is important to note that in case of mindfulness meditation focus can be either on breath, sound or on any visualization. As per Dr. Borysenko, author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind” this form of meditation helps in having a more calm, better and clear state of mind. In mindfulness meditation, a person witness whatsoever goes through the mind. (2) Concentration Meditation: Now this is another form of meditation, and is mostly performed or used in spiritual practices. The vital and exciting part in this form of meditation is here the mediator pays concentration on a particular object which further results in reducing the distraction. In concentration meditation, the important point to understand is this meditation can be easily practiced by sitting silently and paying attention on the breath. This is because as you try to concentrate your awareness on your breath, your state of mind gets synchronized in the rhythm or pulse of inhalation and exhalation. As a result, as your inhalation becomes slower, your mind starts becoming more relaxing and conscious. Looking at the present scenario, meditation is gaining its recognition at a rapid pace in medical science. Though the use or art of contemplation and concentration is not new, but today its acceptance is spreading all across the globe. Recent studies have shown that mediation can further help in bringing a healthy state of relaxation. Meditating on every day basis further helps in reducing strain and this further result in reducing their blood pressure. Today our everyday life has become so hectic and stressful that one hardly gets time to enjoy. Everyone wants to be the top ranker, but unfortunately in this whole process many of them are becoming the victim to stress. In this case mediating for 30 minutes can also help you in achieving a state of mind where it is feasible to intensely reflect on issues, and attain a new approach into your own personality. It allows you to release the daily negative influences and generate a positive perception towards life. It further aids in lowering and improving stress related problems like: petulant bowel syndrome and insomnia. Moreover, some recent studies have also proved that this new form of art and science can also help in attaining psychological and physiological well-being. Apart from this, mediating on a regular basis also helps in reducing cholesterol levels and levels of cortisol chemical related with stress. Highlighting some of the major health benefits of meditation are: 1. It is considered as one of the vital element of Ornish therapy, and helps in reducing heart diseases. 2. It also helps in overcoming from respiratory problems like Asthma, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The awareness that meditation brings can not be ignored and it also acts as a major source of personal insight and self-acceptance. This is a modest process that aids us in living a stressful and healthy life. It is the art of living in the moment and educate us how to free ourselves from endless tensions and live every second completely. The author is an aspirant writer on Yoga, Meditation and Health, To buy books online, best seller books on ayurveda, yoga & meditation log on to online book store, online Indian books on Meditation, yoga and health treatment store