Did you know that meditation can help you feel better--both mentally and physically--starting right now? No matter how busy you are, wherever you are, your age, or what you are going through, meditation offers simple, fast relief and can support you in your day-to-day life. Through science-backed, practical, and accessible guidance, this book will show you how meditation can work for you. Balm your soul and body with over 50 can-do meditation techniques to build into your daily routine. Whether you want to practice on a mat or take your experience elsewhere--when walking, running, and swimming; using sound and music; with art and creativity--discover which method works best for you, and find new ways to answer your specific needs. Meditation for the Real World will also address specific moments of need, such as how to find calm before a stressful situation such as a flight; how to enhance focus before a big presentation; how to reduce inflammation and pain; and much more, each backed with science-based research.