Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mantra Meditation in a 360 Virtual Reality Environment
Petra July 5, 2023 Durgesh Ameta, Ankita Garg, Parveen Kumar et al.
A ten-minute audible mantram repetition meditation performed in an immersive 360-degree virtual reality environment produced positive changes in mental state and cognitive abilities. In ten subjects, heart rate variability parameters shifted significantly, frontal and temporal theta power in EEG signals increased, and accuracy on N-back and Stroop psychometric tests improved. Self-reported stress, anxiety, and depression decreased. The findings suggest that mantra meditation in VR can enhance overall mental state and cognitive function.