Comparative Analysis of Meditation Techniques and Their Influence on Psychological and Physiological Parameters
Raksha Sharma, Moradhvaj Singh, Sanjib K. Patra
Indian Journal of YOGA Exercise & Sport Science and Physical Education June 20, 2025 DOI: 10.58914/ijyesspe.2025-10.1.3 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA growing body of research examines how mental states affect biological functioning, creating demand for techniques that produce strong, persistent mental states to impact physical health. This review introduces social and personality psychologists to meditation research, providing an overview of meditation and various techniques before presenting studies linking meditation to changes in immune function, cardiovascular health, and pain perception. Meditation offers a way to gain new insights into mind-body connections.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Psychotherapist Cognitive psychology Applied psychology Philosophy |
| Key finding | Meditation is linked to modifications in immunological, cardiovascular, and pain perception, offering insights into mind-body connections. |
Abstract
There is a growing body of research on the psychological implications of mental states on biological functioning, which is creating a demand for novel techniques for creating mental states that are strong enough and persistent enough to have a substantial impact on physical health. One such avenue for researching mindbody relationships is the variety of meditation practices. This review aims tofamiliarize social and personality psychologists with the field of meditation research. We provide a quick overview of meditation and the variety of meditation techniques before showcasing research that relates meditation to modifications in immunological, cardiovascular, and pain perception. It is possible to gain fresh insights into mind-body connections through the practice of meditation.