Physiological Foundations for Religious Experiences in Devotional Worship Practices with Music Using Heart Rate and Respiration Rate Analyses.
Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ January 27, 2022 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe12020011 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDevotional worship practices involving music are associated with measurable changes in heart rate and respiration rate, suggesting a physiological foundation for religious experiences. The analysis indicates that specific patterns of autonomic arousal accompany such practices, potentially linking subjective spiritual feelings to bodily states.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Devotional worship with music produces distinct changes in heart rate and respiration rate that may underlie religious experiences. |
Abstract
Physiological Foundations for Religious Experiences in Devotional Worship Practices with Music Using Heart Rate and Respiration Rate Analyses.