Mindfulness is a type of meditation that involves paying attention to your experiences without judgement. The term can cover various forms of meditation, including transcendental meditation, guided meditation and mindful movement, which is the practice of completing exercises while focusing on the movement of your body. Mindfulness has been credited with boosting mood, memory and health, and helping to reduce stress, fight inflammation and prevent pain.
Meditation has its roots in Buddhism, with secular versions first developed in the 1970s. Today, many people use meditation apps to practise mindfulness. However, a 2015 study found that fewer than 5 per cent of those tested offered quality training to the user.