Biofeedback, Meditation, and Mindfulness
Biofeedback 2011 DOI: 10.5298/1081-5937-39.2.02 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that mindfulness-based practices have been removed from their original yogic and Buddhist contexts, and that clinicians should recognize the unintended consequences of this separation. Biofeedback, meditation, and mindfulness training share important techniques for fostering positive change. |
Abstract
Biofeedback has its beginnings in research conducted on yogis and Zen masters decades ago. Research shows the pervasive positive impact that meditative and mindfulness practices have on individuals. Mindfulness-based practices have been taken out of their broader contexts—extracted from deeper systems of yogic and Buddhist disciplines. Clinicians need to be aware of the unintended consequences of divorcing these practices from their original systems. Biofeedback, meditation, and mindfulness training share important techniques for effecting positive changes.