Meditation isn’t particularly religious and it has many proven practical benefits.

Our friends at Happify have created this informative and prolific infographic to explain the many virtues and facts behind the practice of meditation.

It includes the science, the technique, and the definitions that will help you and your friends embrace this timeless tool for working with the mind and our experience. Enjoy!

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Editor: Travis May

Photo: Happify