This study aims to determine the effect of brief mindfulness psychoeducation on the emotional regulation abilities of sports coaching students. The background of this study is based on the importance of emotional regulation in the context of coaching education, where students are required to maintain emotional stability when facing academic pressure and interacting with athletes. This study...
Adolescent girls living in orphanages face more complex psychosocial challenges compared to their peers in general. Experiences of loss, limited family support, and uncertainty about the future often lead to heightened anxiety. One effective psychological intervention to manage anxiety is mindful breathing training, or conscious breathing exercises. This community service activity aimed to...
Abstract: Yoga has transcended its traditional Indian roots to become a global therapeutic practice with measurable neurobiological effects. Emerging neuroscientific research demonstrates that yogic practices that comprising asana (postures), pranayama (breath regulation), and dhyana (meditation) induce structural and functional brain changes associated with improved mental health, emotional...
Scientific ReportsOctober 24, 2025Ling Yut Hooi, Po Ling Chen, Kok Wei Tan et al.9 citations
In recent years, there has been an increase in research on the effect of mindfulness meditation-based intervention on mental health 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 . Meditation is an umbrella term that involves a variety of mental practices 8 , 9 . Meditation can be used to define the state of consciousness or as the techniques used in mental training 10 , 11 , 12 . Meditation is easy to learn and...
Children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) commonly experience chronic motor and vocal tics, anxiety, and impaired daily functioning, underscoring the need for accessible, developmentally appropriate interventions. This study evaluated the effects of a 12-week movement-based mindfulness intervention-Mindful Energy Balance Exercise (MEBE)-on self-regulation in children with TS. A total of 135 children...
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak penerapan mindfulness terhadap peningkatan motivasi intrinsik pada siswa sekolah dasar. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah rendahnya keterlibatan belajar anak-anak yang lebih mengandalkan motivasi ekstrinsik dibandingkan dorongan dari dalam diri mereka sendiri. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metode studi lapangan di SDN 09...
This article explores the relationship between meditation, prayer, neuroscience, and the pursuit of inner and global peace through the perspectives of Pope Leo XIII and contemporary neuroscience. Drawing on clinical, educational, and trauma-informed experiences, the author examines how practices such as meditation, prayer, breathwork, and contemplative reflection can promote emotional...
Hypoxia and psychedelics, despite their distinct origins, both induce altered states of consciousness and promote neuroplasticity, suggesting a shared underlying mechanism relevant to neuropsychiatric treatment and neurological recovery. Terminal lucidity, the transient resurgence of cognitive function in late-stage dementia, highlights the brain's latent capacity for rapid reorganization, a...
Background: Prana Vidya, an ancient yogic science rooted in Vedic, Tantric, and Ayurvedic traditions, emphasizes the cultivation, regulation, and application of Prana—the vital life force considered essential for sustaining physiological, psychological, and spiritual health. It represents a subtle energy-based discipline that harmonizes mind–body interactions through breath control, awareness,...
AbstractBackgroundResearch has shown that psychedelics may have therapeutic potential in treating mental disorders like depression and anxiety. However, the mechanisms and actions underlying their effects are still not fully understood. Similarly, while the significance of mindset and setting in shaping psychedelic experiences and therapeutic outcomes is well established, information about the...