Mindfulness interventions have gained empirical support for treating anxiety. This study investigated the benefit of adding anxiety-specific practice to a mindfulness intervention for anxiety symptoms in young adults. A pre-post design was used with 117 undergraduate students to compare three interventions: a mindfulness intervention with anxiety-specific practice, a conventional mindfulness...
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess feasibility and acceptability of a stroke-specific mindfulness-based intervention called Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression after Stroke (HEADS: UP). Method This study was a mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial comparing HEADS: UP to treatment as usual (TAU). HEADS: UP is a 9-week mindfulness intervention for stroke...
Aim: To determine the effectiveness of loving kindness meditation on anger among cancer survivors. Design: Quantitative research approach with Pre experimental one group pretest and posttest design Methods: The sample consisted of 30 cancer survivors fulfilling the inclusive criteria were selected by means of Purposive sampling technique. The participants practiced 30 minutes of LKM daily for...
The transition to work after maternity leave creates anxiety in mothers, which elevates cortisol levels that decrease milk production and lead to early breastfeeding termination. The intervention of mindfulness helps mothers develop awareness while creating positive emotions. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing anxiety and increasing self-efficacy among...
Mindfulness meditation has only recently begun implementation into the music performance field, and it remains unclear as to if mindfulness-based interventions can strengthen sight-reading ability and change performer’s perceptions of the sight-reading experience. The purpose of this study was to see if mindfulness-based intervention can change collegiate music performer’s perceptions of the...
Despite the ongoing advancements in educational content and teacher training systems, the emphasis on blended learning strategies, such as mindfulness-based education in physical education (PE), is of particular significance. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of incorporating mindfulness education into PE on students' motivation, willingness to engage, and levels of physical...
BackgroundChronic low back pain (CLBP) is prevalent and a multimodal therapy is indicated, including psychological treatment. Effective conventional treatments involve psychoeducation and mindfulness-based body scans, while virtual reality offers superior but temporary pain relief. Augmented Reality (AR), which combines conventional and virtual methods, is a novel therapeutic strategy.MethodsWe...
Pranayama, the yogic art of breath regulation, occupies a central position in classical Yoga literature, bridging physiological practice and spiritual realization. This study presents a comparative analysis of pranayama as conceptualized in the Yoga Raj Upanishad and the Yoga Chudamani Upanishad, highlighting their distinct methodological approaches, philosophical orientations, and intended...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that causes symptoms like flashbacks, increased arousal, avoidance, and emotional numbness. Standard treatments, including therapy and medication, can be helpful, but new methods like meditation are gaining popularity. This study reviews scientific research on meditation as a treatment for PTSD, focusing on its mechanisms, clinical...
The neuroendocrine system acts as the biochemical interface between the brain and the body, regulating stress, mood, energy metabolism, immune responses, and overall physiological homeostasis. Chronic stress and modern lifestyle factors have disrupted neuroendocrine balance, leading to metabolic, emotional, and cardiovascular disorders. Meditation—an ancient mind-body discipline—has gained...
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness training has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of depression. However, standard mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are still not widely available and sustaining a mindfulness practice can be difficult for patients with current depression. Alternative delivery formats may serve to address these problems. This study tested the acceptability,...
This study investigated the cognitive and neural effects of a remotely delivered, three-week mindfulness-based intervention (MBI). Participants were assigned to either a mindfulness training group or an active control group that listened to relaxing music. Cognitive outcomes were assessed across episodic source memory, working memory (OSPAN), and inhibitory control (Stroop), alongside spectral...
Meditation has its roots in ancient Vedic and Yogic traditions, where it serves as a transformative tool for connecting with the inner self (Ātman). Among the diverse meditative approaches, Yantra Meditation (YM) emerges from Tāntric philosophy, employing sacred geometry to express the interconnectedness of the cosmos and facilitate inner harmony. This article aims to explore the conceptual...
A significant share of meditation research relies on trait psychometric measures of mindfulness, which neglect the complex and dynamic unfolding of experiential processes entailed by meditation over time. However, there have been a few attempts to capture ongoing changes in experience during meditation. In this study, we integrated and expanded on 3 of these previous approaches to create a...
Mindfulness training can relieve posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in military veterans and others but is inconsistently accessible. Self-guided mobile apps could improve access but their acceptability, feasibility, and benefits for veterans with PTSD have not been established. We conducted a pilot randomized trial of Mindfulness Coach (MC), a free, publicly available,...
Previous research showed the benefits of mindfulness meditation on the mental health and quality of life of breast cancer patients. Traditionally, these programs relied on in-person interactions, but the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic necessitated alternative delivery methods. This study evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of a mindfulness-based self-help (MBSH) program via Netflix...
A growing body of evidence points to a role for mindfulness in the development or maintenance of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). However, the mechanisms of this relationship remain unclear in the veteran population. This study seeks to understand how PTSD and facets of mindfulness are associated with factors of SUD in veterans enrolled in a VA...
Menopause is associated with significant physical, psychosocial, and emotional changes that can negatively affect women's quality of life (QoL). In response to this, psychological interventions like mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms and improving psychological well-being. A comprehensive randomized controlled trial was conducted from May to...