Energy Practices and Mindfulness Meditation
Bhikkhu Anālayo, Christiane Steffens-Dhaussy, Fred Gallo, Dawn Scott
Mindfulness November 1, 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s12671-022-01923-6 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMindfulness and insight meditation can affect the body's energy system, sometimes causing hypersensitivity. Energy psychology, supported by research, offers techniques to address this hypersensitivity and meditation hindrances.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | insight meditation mindfulness practices |
| Key finding | Proposes that energy psychology principles and techniques may help address hypersensitivity and hindrances arising from mindfulness and insight meditation practices. |
Abstract
AbstractThe article explores the potential impact of insight meditation and mindfulness practices on the body’s energy system. Basic principles of energy psychology, whose efficacy has been corroborated in current research, are surveyed from the viewpoint of their potential to help in dealing with hypersensitivity resulting from mindfulness practices, combined with presenting a set of specific techniques relevant to hindrances in meditation.