Health effects of Sahaj Samadhi meditation: A scoping review of evidence across cognitive, neurophysiological and clinical domains.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine August 4, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103414 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Scoping review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The review identifies preliminary evidence suggesting Sahaj Samadhi meditation may improve cognitive function, reduce stress, and enhance well-being, but the evidence is limited and heterogeneous, with a need for more rigorous controlled trials. |
Abstract
Health effects of Sahaj Samadhi meditation: A scoping review of evidence across cognitive, neurophysiological and clinical domains.
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| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
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