The Science of Self: A Bibliometric and Pragmatic Analysis of Yoga, Meditation, And Wellbeing in The Contemporary Scientific Landscape
Pallabi Mukherjee -, Ankita Sharma, Vinita Ramchandani, Tarika Nandedkar
International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences August 27, 2025 DOI: 10.14419/zdgnnk95 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA 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.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Bibliometric analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Psychology Aesthetics Sociology Art |
| Key finding | Yoga and meditation research publications grew consistently from 2010 to 2025, with the highest growth between 2020 and 2022, and the United States and India leading in research output. |
Abstract
The research paper uses bibliometric analysis to analyze worldwide trends of yoga and meditation research between the years 2010 and 2025. With citation and co-citation analysis, the paper establishes top authors, nations, and repeating patterns. Results reveal consistent growth in publications, highest between 2020–2022, spurred by post-COVID health consciousness and India's 2020 National Education Policy to encourage indigenous knowledge systems. Holger Cramer, Romi Lauche, and Linda Carlson are noted influencers. The U.S. and India rank highest in the quantity of research produced, with common keywords including mindfulness, mental health, and quality of life. Thematic mapping identifies "quality of life," "mindfulness," and "depression" as key themes, confirming this research landscape's persistent utility in improving well-being. Future research could be directed toward upcoming themes, including relaxation training and systematic review studies.