The Science of Self: A Bibliometric and Pragmatic Analysis of Yoga, Meditation, And Wellbeing in The Contemporary Scientific Landscape
International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences August 27, 2025 Pallabi Mukherjee -, Ankita Sharma, Vinita Ramchandani et al.
A bibliometric analysis of yoga and meditation research from 2010 to 2025 shows consistent publication growth, peaking between 2020 and 2022, driven by post-COVID health consciousness and India's 2020 National Education Policy promoting indigenous knowledge systems. The United States and India produce the most research. Influential authors include Holger Cramer, Romi Lauche, and Linda Carlson. Common keywords are mindfulness, mental health, and quality of life. Thematic mapping identifies quality of life, mindfulness, and depression as key themes, confirming the field's persistent utility in improving well-being. Future research may target relaxation training and systematic reviews.