https://soundcloud.com/user-984650879/5-minute-sitting-practice/s-97HHr?in=user-984650879/sets/meditation-practices-for-athletes/s-Trj45 (Links to an external site.)

This form of meditation has become increasingly popular as a way to deal with stress, anxiety, pain, and other ailments.

Respond based on your previous experience.
If this was your first time meditating what was it like for you – easy, difficult, frustrating, relaxing (or something else)? Describe this experience.

If you meditate regularly why do you (or what do you like about it)?
Mindfulness Meditation is known to be a highly effective and inexpensive solution to many physical and mental health issues.

Why isn’t it even more popular or promoted more heavily?
Are there any risks, drawbacks or other reasons people might shy away from this?