A two-week meditation intervention of low or high body-focus does not grant the ability to sense the heart rate at rest
PsyArXiv December 16, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/d9yj3_v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA two-week meditation practice, whether focused on the body to a low or high degree, does not improve people's ability to sense their own heartbeat while at rest.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-week intervention |
| Key finding | Two-week meditation interventions with low or high body-focus do not enhance the ability to sense heart rate at rest. |
Abstract
A two-week meditation intervention of low or high body-focus does not grant the ability to sense the heart rate at rest