Meditation gets rave reviews for the payoffs it can provide for a lot of people.

It’s now being applied in a new arena—poker.

According to Mish Schaffer, of “Meditation with Mish”: “our thoughts can affect the experiences in our lives, the results that we produce, and even our physical being.”

And this is especially true for poker, where concentration and a clear mind are deeply valued at facilitating a good meditative state.

The best thing? It’s easy to practice meditation, even with a limited schedule, and the benefits are huge.

So leave your sunglasses at home next time you play Texas Hold ‘Em–you may be able to meditate your way to a Royal Flush!