A review of the scientific studies on cyclic meditation.
International Journal of Yoga July 1, 2009 DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.60043 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that cyclic meditation shows potential for reducing stress and improving mental health, but notes that the evidence base is limited by methodological weaknesses and calls for more rigorous studies. |
Abstract
A review of the scientific studies on cyclic meditation.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Citations in the library
Cited by 10
- Effect of Gayatri Mantra on Health: A Narrative Review. December 16, 2022
- Some Aspects of Empathy in the Process of Psychotherapy: Learning from Indian Tradition Psychological Studies December 1, 2012
- Effect of cyclic meditation on anxiety and sleep quality in sailors on merchant ships-A quasi-experimental study. Frontiers in Public Health 2024
- Role of Meditation as Adjuvant Therapy on Gastrointestinal Quality of Life among Individuals with Functional Dyspepsia in an Outpatient Setting: A Randomized Pilot Trial. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India March 1, 2025
- A Comparative Effect of Cyclic Meditation and Mind Sound Resonance Technique on Anxiety Reduction and Quality of Life Improvement in the General Population Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies 2025
and 5 more in the library
Cites 4
- Heart rate variability during sleep following the practice of cyclic meditation and supine rest. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback June 1, 2010
- Effect of two yoga-based relaxation techniques on memory scores and state anxiety BioPsychoSocial Medicine August 13, 2009
- Changes in midlatency auditory evoked potentials following two yoga-based relaxation techniques. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience July 2009
- Changes in p300 following two yoga-based relaxation techniques. International Journal of Neuroscience December 2006