This study explores the influence of Rajayoga Meditation, as taught by the Brahma Kumaris, on the learning abilities of high school students in Andhra Pradesh, India. Rooted in the philosophical foundations of the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, the research adopts an integrative framework combining traditional Indian spiritual wisdom with modern cognitive neuroscience and educational...
Abstract This article explores the intersection of fiction and spiritual practice by analysing a French novel from the 1950s that stages a journey along the border between north-western China and north-eastern Tibet. In doing so, it shows how literature not only represents but performs meditation, thereby challenging the traditional role of spiritual teachers and offering new perspectives on...
This study examined the effects of mindfulness practices on speaking performance and speaking anxiety among introverted and extroverted English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. A non-equivalent quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was used with 60 intermediate male EFL learners aged 17–23 from a private language institute in Ardabil, Iran. Participants were divided into four groups:...
(1) Background: Chronic pulmonary diseases (CPDs), such as COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease, are often accompanied by psychological distress and reduced quality of life. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), including digital and virtual reality (VR) formats, have emerged as promising non-pharmacological approaches to improve symptom management and well-being. This systematic...
Paramedics worldwide have a higher prevalence of PTSD, anxiety, and depression than the general population. Paramedicine students predominately enter the profession without preventative techniques to manage stress, depression and fatigue. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of Transcendental Meditation (TM) on the well-being and resilience of paramedicine students. A pilot...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the user experience of the MZ generation with meditation applications and, through the analysis of 'Calm', 'Headspace', and 'Kokkiri', propose improvements to meditation services.Due to the social and economic conditions following COVID-19, the MZ generation is facing a decline in mental health, increasing their interest in self-improvement.Through...
Active meditation, defined as the practice of mindfulness during walking or light running, represents a promising integrative strategy for promoting both cardiovascular and mental health. While physical activity and mindfulness meditation have robust individual evidence bases, their combination remains underexplored. Recent findings including a systematic review identifying improvements in...
August 27, 2025Miguel Barata‐Gonçalves, Carlos Carona, Luís Pires et al.
One-to-one instrumental and vocal music teachers face distinctive pedagogical andemotional challenges that may affect well-being, professional satisfaction, and teachingquality. The ARTfulness program was developed to integrate evidence-based mindfulnessand compassion practices, addressing intrapersonal and interpersonal dimensions ofteaching. This protocol describes a non-randomized,...
The research paper uses bibliometric analysis to analyze worldwide trends of yoga and meditation research between the years 2010 and 2025. With citation and co-citation analysis, the paper establishes top authors, nations, and repeating patterns. Results reveal consistent growth in publications, highest between 2020–2022, spurred by post-COVID health consciousness and India's 2020 National...
Health Psychology ResearchAugust 26, 2025Sami M. Alshammari, A. Shaheen, Abdulrahman Z. Alshammari et al.
Background Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) face significant physical and psychological challenges, highlighting the need for effective supportive interventions. Mindfulness meditation (MM) has emerged as a promising intervention for these patients. Objective This study examines the effects of MM on the quality of sleep, perceived stress, and levels of serum cortisol and C-reactive...
Scientific ReportsAugust 26, 2025Gülin Yazıcı Çelebi, Sunay Güngör, Feridun Kaya
With the widespread use of digital technologies today, the Internet has become an indispensable part of life but has also led to negative outcomes such as problematic internet use in some individuals. Problematic internet use is seen as a critical risk factor that negatively impacts individuals’ academic, social, and psychological functioning. Research has presented a lot of evidence in recent...
During intense games, non-stop rallies, and feelings of tiredness, this is the time when athletes have the most difficulty maintaining their focus and perseverance. This study aims to assess if the mindfulness program can impact the grit level of the male volleyball players of Bataan National High School-Senior High School (BNHS-SHS). The researchers employ a quasi-experimental approach, having...
Summary:. Burnout, characterized as depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of reduced personal efficacy, is an ongoing problem faced by surgeons and medical trainees at all levels of training. Increasing evidence suggests that mindfulness interventions are effective in reducing burnout and stress among healthcare providers. With a goal to build our own programs, we sought to...
The effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on rumination has been reviewed; however, the findings remain inconclusive. The present research will systematically evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT on rumination and related psychological indicators. We searched the Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Web of Science, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM),...
Introduction This scientific investigation explored how meditation influences neural sound stimulus responses by employing EEG techniques during both meditative states and auditory oddball tasks. The study evaluated event-related potentials alongside theta, alpha and beta spectral power while employing machine learning techniques to distinguish meditative states from cognitive tasks. Methods...
Youth in India, aged 15–29 years, face increasing levels of stress and anxiety due to academic pressures, career uncertainties, lifestyle transitions, and sociocultural expectations. Rajyoga meditation, a spiritual and psychological practice introduced by the Brahma Kumaris, has gained attention as a non-pharmacological tool for emotional regulation and mental health management. This review...
ABSTRACT Anxiety is commonly present in medical students. Mindfulness can effectively treat anxiety, but the mechanisms are poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the association between mindfulness and anxiety, and the mediation roles of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and neuroticism. This cross-sectional study enrolled medical students from the Army Medical University in April...
Abstract Burnout is a significant issue among radiologists, driven by high workloads, cognitive overload, and prolonged screen time. Chronic stress negatively impacts well-being, efficiency, and patient care. This article explores mindfulness and the relaxation response as effective strategies for helping to mitigate stress and enhance resilience. By incorporating simple yet powerful practices...
Authorea PreprintsAugust 25, 2025Irene Laudanna, Massimo Zancanaro, De Pisapia
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The study aims to investigate the physiological correlates of attention during breathing meditation by focusing on two ocular parameters: pupil diameter and blinking behavior. We recruited 35 participants (after exclusions) who were novice meditators. They completed a short-term focused attention meditation (FAM) training. In the experimental phase, participants engaged in breathing meditation...
Meditation aims to guide individuals into a state of deep calm and focused attention, and in recent years, it has shown promising potential in the field of medical treatment. Numerous studies have demonstrated that electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns change during meditation, suggesting the feasibility of using deep learning techniques to monitor meditation states. However, significant...