A commentary to comparative analysis of meditation techniques on well-being and consciousness states: A cross-sectional study
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice August 6, 2026 DOI: 10.25259/jnrp_155_2026 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 400 |
| Population | Individuals practicing meditation, including Heartfulness and heart-based Dhyan |
| Topics | Meditation Philosophy of mind |
| Key findings | Meditation practices, particularly Heartfulness and heart-based Dhyan, are associated with improved well-being and deeper experiential states, though the authors raise concerns about the methodological and epistemological validity of linking spiritual experience to scientific objectivity. |
Abstract
is study offers a comparative cross-sectional analysis of multiple meditation techniques and their association with psychological well-being and self-reported states of consciousness.[1] By surveying over 400 individuals, the authors report that meditation practices, particularly Heartfulness and heart-based Dhyan, are associated with improved well-being and deeper experiential states.While these findings are directionally consistent with existing literature, the study raises fundamental methodological and epistemological concerns, particularly regarding the attempted convergence between spiritual self-experience and scientific objectivity.[2]