The purpose of meditation is to encourage relaxation and calm the mind. Meditation can soothe mental and emotional stress and physical discomfort. Learning to notice, not engage with, and release troublesome thoughts and feelings has been proven to have a long lasting effect on health. With practice, meditation can help you sleep well, deal with life’s ups and downs, and develop a calm, resilient, and positive mind-set. Some benefits of this mindset might be greater balance and energy.