For thousands of years, meditation has been found among numerous cultures, many unrelated to each other. Is a spiritual practice that has accompanied humanity through the ages, and there has to be a reason for its continuity. In recent decades meditation has taken the spotlight among the followers of conventional medicine, as clinical tests have demonstrated its effectiveness in treating the symptoms of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, improving sleep, helping people cope with the psychological issues associated with chronic pain, and enhancing certain cognitive functions.