An eight-week online randomized controlled trial compared the Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) with Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in female homemakers. The MSRT group showed greater improvements in psychological and physiological stress markers: anxiety decreased by 34.01%, sleep disturbance by 37.54%, and perceived stress by 37%. Physiological measures also improved, including resting heart rate (−12.07%), systolic blood pressure (−7.97%), diastolic blood pressure (−8.40%), and respiratory rate (−25.99%). All between-group differences were statistically significant with large effect sizes. The findings indicate that online MSRT is a practical, low-cost stress-management strategy for populations with limited access to conventional wellness services.
Mindfulness, meditation, and yoga together form a synergistic triad that promotes comprehensive mental well-being by fostering emotional regulation, neuroplastic adaptability, embodied awareness, and a deeper sense of meaning. Grounded in ancient contemplative traditions and contemporary research, these practices support psychological resilience and spiritual growth rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction. The chapter examines their growing application across therapeutic, educational, and occupational settings, highlighting their adaptability, scientific credibility, and cross-cultural relevance, and calls for a paradigm shift toward person-centered, developmental models of care that recognize contemplative practices as foundational tools for long-term healing and flourishing.