Non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSCs), whether entered via psychedelics, breathwork, hypnosis or other means, show striking therapeutic promise by improving well-being and reducing psychopathology across diverse conditions. While the neuronal dynamics underpinning such therapeutic shifts in consciousness have to some extent been mapped, research has mainly focused on the central nervous...
Indian psychology gives a unique perspective on resilience, which is crafted by indigenous philosophical and spiritual techniques like those established in Yoga and the Bhagwad Gita. This review paper gathers previous empirical and theoretical knowledge regarding resilience in Indian Knowledge System, with a strong focus on yoga. Generally, resilience is defined as the capacity to adapt and...
IntechOpen eBooksMarch 5, 2026A. M. Roy, Sushil Prasad Mahato, Deepti Padmanabha Bhat et al.
Cognitive enhancement is increasingly pursued through complementary mind–body therapies that target fundamental brain–body mechanisms. This chapter synthesizes evidence for core modalities such as meditation and yoga, and additional approaches including Tai Chi/Qigong, breathwork, and music-based interventions. Across healthy and clinical populations, these therapies produce modest yet reliable...
Abstract This article examines the intersections between Indian yogic philosophy and contemporary Western theories of consciousness, arguing that yogic models offer a radical reorientation of the mind-body problem. While Western philosophy has traditionally framed mind and body as separate or as reducible to one another, yogic philosophy offers alternative models that challenge or bypass the...
Epilepsy & BehaviorFebruary 23, 2026Jade-Jocelyne Zouki, Hua Ye, Alfred Pak-Kwan Lo et al.
Functional/Dissociative Seizures (FDS) are presentations that appear like epileptic seizures but occur without abnormal cortical electrical activity in the brain. Abnormal respiratory patterns, particularly hyperventilation, have been frequently observed in people with FDS, suggesting this may be a potential therapeutic target. This scoping review aimed to explore the various applications of...
Our thoughts are the foundations for wellbeing and happiness. One must practice regulating his/her thoughts to manage Stress. Stress may be conceptualized as a form of mental fatigue, characterized by difficulties in forward thinking, an inability to maintain focus, reduced clarity, and a diminished motivation to engage with tasks. Within this framework, ignorance is understood as a lack of...
This chapter explores one of the biggest puzzles in meditation: if science is clear about its benefits, why do so many people struggle to do it regularly? Just like exercise, where most people know it’s good for them but fail to keep up with it, meditation faces the same gap between knowledge and practice. This chapter explains that one major reason is how our brains are wired. Our Default Mode...
Background: Undergraduate Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students are frequently exposed to high academic demands, making them vulnerable to stress that can adversely affect learning and academic performance. Students with persistent academic difficulties often experience heightened stress, reduced concentration, and low self-efficacy. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), derived from both...
Abstract Background Vocational college students generally face the dilemma of anxiety, while traditional forms of mental health education are relatively single. Mindfulness training emphasizes conscious and non judgmental awareness of the present, and has been proven to effectively alleviate anxiety. The research aims to explore the innovative approach of integrating mindfulness training into...
Adolescents and young adults are now facing mounting emotional distress and mood instability, thus reviving academic interest in integrative meditation. The current study focused on the impact of 30 days Pragya Yoga intervention on the psychological well-being of young adults aged between 18 and 25 years. Simple random sampling was used to distribute 83 respondents (37 male, 46 females) into...