Tatiana Caccese Perrotti

2 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2015-2025

Papers

Role of meditation on the essence of self in the psychological profile, quality of life and lifestyle - a comparative study.

Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) January 1, 2025 Paula Ricci Arantes, Tatiana Caccese Perrotti, Susan Andrews et al. 1 citation

Experienced practitioners of a meditation technique called Meditation on the Essence of Self (Gurusakásha), which uses visualization and mantra from the Indian tantric tradition, show lower perceived stress, higher resilience, greater empathic concern, better quality of life, and a healthier lifestyle profile compared to non-meditators matched for age, gender, and education. The study compared 23 meditation experts with 29 controls and assessed stress, resilience, mood, empathy, quality of life, and lifestyle. The findings suggest that this form of meditation is associated with improved psychological well-being and quality of life.

DOI: 10.1016/j.clinsp.2025.100682 Full text Meditation Mindfulness Empathy Quality of life +4

Decrease in blood pressure and improved psychological aspects through meditation training in hypertensive older adults: A randomized control study.

Geriatrics & gerontology international October 1, 2015 Márcia De Fátima Rosas Marchiori, Elisa Harumi Kozasa, Roberto Dischinger Miranda et al.

Practicing Zen meditation twice daily for 20 minutes over three months helped lower systolic blood pressure and improve psychological aspects and overall quality of life in adults aged 60 and older with mild hypertension. Systolic blood pressure decreased significantly after one month of meditation compared with a control group that remained on a waiting list, though the difference between groups diminished after that. The findings suggest that Zen meditation may serve as a useful complementary approach for managing hypertension in older adults.

DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12414 Full text Meditation Elderly Hypertension Quality of life