Meditation has been practiced at different rates in different countries, ranging from 20% in the US (Davies et al., 2024), 15% of Germans (Cramer, 2019) to 20% of Icelanders (Orlygsdottir et al., 2021), and up to 40% of Australians and New Zealanders (Davies et al., 2026).
The practice of meditation has outgrown its spiritual roots and into the mainstream, appearing in self-help literature, apps, and even in the business world and the military.
Given this growing interest, there is a need for practical information and guidance on what it is, how it works, and which types of meditation are available.
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The practice of meditation has outgrown its spiritual roots and into the mainstream, appearing in self-help literature, apps, and even in the business world and the military.
Given this growing interest, there is a need for practical information and guidance on what it is, how it works, and which types of meditation are available.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you tools to improve your resilience.
The Many Methods & Types of Meditation