By Maggie Seaver and Nicole Clancy Meditation may be one of the hottest self-care techniques of the moment, but it shouldn’t be considered "new" or "trendy" by any means. The practice of meditation has existed for thousands of years, takes many different forms, and holds varied significance across cultures, continents, religions, and time. In fact, only recently has meditation and its myriad benefits trickled into the mainstream vocabulary of American health and wellness.