Vipassana meditation, an ancient Buddhist-derived practice that emphasises insight through non-judgmental observation of sensations and thoughts, has gained popularity for its potential to enhance health and well-being. Building on earlier research, this updated review synthesises empirical evidence published since 2010 to evaluate the impact of Vipassana across the psychological,...
Mindfulness is originally a concept in Buddhism and has been widely used to improve mental state around the world. Meditative walking, a type of mindfulness practice, is a widespread practice. The main aim of the research is to find how a 20-day practice of mindfulness can improve the practitioners’ concentration. A self-report method was employed. The author reflected on his practices and...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to (1) investigate the feasibility of three online-delivered mindfulness practices that emphasize different types of attentional focus: visceral body scan (VBS), somatosensory body scan (SBS), and external (non-body) meditation (ECM), and (2) gain insight into the potential effects of these interventions on interoceptive and other psychological outcomes....
Mental health issues, particularly stress and depression, are highly prevalent among the elderly, especially those residing in old age homes. Elevated serum cortisol levels are associated with prolonged stress and depression, leading to further health complications. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based approach in reducing stress, depression, and serum cortisol levels...
Internet gaming disorder (IGD) frequently co-occurs with depression. IGD and depression have overlapping and distinct biological and psychological substrates. Mindfulness meditation (MM) has demonstrated efficacy in treating IGD and depression separately. However, its efficacy in treating concurrent IGD and depression and the possible brain mechanisms remain largely unknown. Seventy individuals...
Hatha yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, all ancient practices of the mind, continue to be studied and recognized for their mental and spiritual benefits. However, Tummo meditation and Niguma yoga, ancient practices with origins in the 8th and 11th centuries from the Himalayan Vajrayana tradition, remain obscure and have yet to be disseminated and studied. Previously only practiced by Vajrayana monks...
Meditation is known to support well-being, yet the factors hindering regular practice remain underexplored. Addressing this gap, the Hindrances to Mindfulness Scale (HMS) was developed in Urdu as a reliable, psychometrically robust tool for assessing barriers to mindfulness. Convergent validity was assessed using the Urdu-translated version of The Fears and Resistance to Mindfulness Scale. In...
Can active inference model consciousness? We offer three conditions implying that it can. The first condition is the simulation of a world model, which determines what can be known or acted upon; namely an epistemic field. The second is inferential competition to enter the world model. Only the inferences that coherently reduce long-term uncertainty win, evincing a selection for consciousness...
During the pandemic, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) versus the antidepressant, escitalopram (ESC) added a second phase using a synchronous, videoconference (VC) format for both interventions, enabling randomized and naturalistic comparisons. The original in-person RCT demonstrated non-inferiority of MBSR to ESC. In the second phase, we...
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based actions to support living a rich and meaningful life. ACT has been successfully applied to support recovery from psychosis across multiple contexts. This article provides an overview of ACT for psychosis, followed by an outline of how to effectively...
The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of positive mental health (PMH) in adults who engaged in a 10-week online Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) program. Participantsengaged in weekly, 1-h, pre-recorded online TIY intervention sessions for 10 weeks. They completed weekly diaries, and seven participants took part in semi-structured interviews of up to 1-h. Data were thematically...
This study aimed to examine domestic research trends on “meditation coaching,” an integrative approach combining meditation and coaching, through a scoping review. Twelve relevant studies published between 2000 and 2024 were selected and analyzed based on the framework of Arksey and O’Malley (2005) and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The analysis revealed that meditation coaching research in South Korea...
Objective: This study investigates the effectiveness of the Loving-Kindness and Mindfulness Meditation (LKM) therapy in improving mood states of hematologic malignancy patients in a sterile isolation room.A randomized controlled trial was conducted, with the POMS2 Japanese version used to assess mood state improvement.Methods: The final number of participants in this study was nine...
This article examines the role of mindfulness, particularly guided breathwork or Pranayama practice, as a pathway to enhancing emotional regulation and well-being among educators. Drawing on recent studies and theoretical models, the paper explores how mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) influence teachers’ self-regulation, attentional stability, and classroom environment. Special attention...
This study explores the depression experience of a middle-aged male with depressive affect and aims to identify the impact of a Reflective Image Meditation (RIM)-based meditation counseling intervention on his emotional state through a single-case study. To this end, an 8-session meditation counseling program, incorporating RIM to help the participant observe mental phenomena as they are,...
This study examined the efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Group Program (MCBGP) designed to improve the mental health of patients with intractable diseases. Adults (n = 35) with such diseases participated in the study. They were categorized into a high- or low-depression group based on the Profile of Mood States (POMS) depression subscale score of 60 as the cutoff score....
Abstract Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide, impairing psychological and physical functioning, and diminishing quality of life. Conventional pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments are effective but may not be equally accessible or culturally accepted in all contexts. This study examines the impact of yoga and meditation on anxiety and...
The study investigates the impact of Anapanasati meditation on the well-being of secondary school students in Teesta, Kalimpong district, West Bengal. Adolescents in rural areas often face rising stress, distraction, and emotional instability due to sociocultural and technological pressures. Employing a mixed-methods design with a convergent parallel approach, the study combined quantitative...
This study explores the potential of reading Buddhist scriptures as both a contemplative practice and a form of psychological healing by examining the literary characteristics and meditative value of the Lotus Sutra. Buddhist scriptures employ metaphors, symbols, poetic language, and narrative structures to appeal deeply to the reader’s emotions. These literary devices function as mechanisms...
This qualitative study explores the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in mindfulness interventions enhanced by artificial intelligence [AI], focusing on how personalization can improve accessibility, effectiveness, and social inclusion, particularly for autism and ADHD. In-depth interviews and focus groups with participants, caregivers, and mindfulness practitioners provided narratives...