Mindfulness
May 26, 2026
Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Robert J. Barry
Abstract Objectives Many meditation practices use the breath as an attentional anchor, and this may naturally slow respiration. However, it remains unclear whether intentionally slowing the breath during mindfulness meditation produces effects beyond those of spontaneous breathing. This study examined the effects of naturally occurring versus intentional slow breathing during mindfulness...
Mindfulness
August 15, 2025
Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Robert J. Barry
5 citations
Abstract Objective Although research continues to explore the broad applications of mindfulness meditation, the precise mechanisms underlying its health benefits remain unclear. Paced breathing, which involves intentionally slowing the breath, shows similar benefits. The shared focus on breath in both practices may partly explain their positive health effects. This study explored the impact of...
International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology
June 14, 2025
Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Robert J. Barry et al.
3 citations
Mindfulness meditation has experienced a surge in popularity due to its well-documented health benefits, although the mechanisms driving these benefits are not clearly understood. This study explored whether mindfulness of breathing meditation induces changes in brain function and physiological responses related to attention or arousal mechanisms. Electroencephalography (EEG) and skin...
International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology
November 1, 2024
Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Robert J. Barry
Neuroscience has identified that mindfulness meditation induces a state of relaxed alertness, characterised by changes in theta and alpha oscillations and reduced sympathetic arousal, although the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to address this gap by examining changes in neural oscillations and arousal during mindfulness meditation using both traditional and data-driven...
International Journal of Psychophysiology
November 1, 2024
Alexander T. Duda, A. Clarke, Robert J. Barry et al.
Mindfulness meditation is linked to a broad range of psychological and physical health benefits, potentially mediated by changes in neural oscillations. This study explored changes in neural oscillations associated with both immediate and regular mindfulness meditation practice. Electroencephalographic (EEG) data were collected from 40 healthy young adults (Mage = 20.8, 24 females) during...
Clinical EEG and Neuroscience
March 1, 2023
Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Frances M. De Blasio et al.
Following investigations into the benefits of meditation on psychological health and well-being, research is now seeking to understand the mechanisms underlying these outcomes. This study aimed to identify natural alpha and theta frequency components during eyes-closed resting and concentrative meditation states and examined their differences within and between two testing sessions. Novice...