The running meditation response: an adjunct to psychotherapy.
E G Solomon, A K Bumpus
American Journal of Psychotherapy October 1, 1978 DOI: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1978.32.4.583 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Slow long-distance running hypnosis |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Proposes that combining slow distance running with Transcendental Meditation and hypnosis can enhance peak experiences and serve as an adjunct to psychotherapy. |
Abstract
The physical technique of slow, long distance running and the mental centering devices of T. M. are combined, using hypnosis in some cases, to enhance a "peak experience," or altered state of consciousness. Indications and contraindications to this technique are described for various psychiatric, psychosomatic and somatic syndromes, and its use as an adjunct to formal individual and group psychotherapy is discussed.
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