In the field of cognitive neuroscience, meditation is receiving increasing attention and research because of its ability to regulate neural areas related to attention, emotion, and consciousness. Much evidence indicate that the meditation process is accompanied by systematic changes in neural activity, especially concentrated in the alpha (8–13 Hz), theta (4–8 Hz), and gamma (30–100 Hz)...
MindfulnessJune 23, 2026Pankhuri Aggarwal, Blessing S. Johnson, Christian Garcia et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness, rooted in Buddhist philosophy, has gained global prominence for its psychological benefits. However, cultural contexts influence how mindfulness is defined and practiced. This exploratory study examined perceptions and practices of mindfulness among college students in India ( n = 512) and the United States (U.S.) ( n = 508). Method Students responded to...
Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide with risk of onset and recurrence linked to depressive ruminative thought patterns. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based treatment for depression that targets the ability to recognise, decenter, and disengage from ruminative thought patterns. Elucidating how MBCT impacts hierarchical...
Background: Guided by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this study examined whether trait mindfulness and psychological inflexibility and experiential avoidance-related processes, assessed using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), were statistically linked to the association between physical exercise and depressive symptoms among college students. Methods: A...
JMIR NursingJune 22, 2026Gloria Guerrero-Pertiñez, Vera Carbonell, Jonathan Joseph Dawood-Histrova et al.
Background: Health care professionals are exposed to high levels of occupational stress, emotional exhaustion, and anxiety-depressive symptoms. Digital interventions using mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches have shown promising results in improving psychological well-being in this population. The MINDxYOU program is a self-guided digital intervention designed to reduce perceived...
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are promising evidence-based interventions to mitigate the mental health crisis amongst young adults. This meta-analysis investigated MBPs’ impact on mental health outcomes and facets of mindfulness to inform the design of precise, evidence-based interventions addressing young adults' needs. Methods Systematic searches were conducted using...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effects of brief mindfulness meditation on emotion regulation and its underlying brain functional network mechanisms in college students using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), thereby providing neuroscientific evidence for mindfulness-based interventions targeting emotional health. Method A total of 59 college students were...
Abstract Objectives: This study examined the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention based on the Wheel of Awareness practice on psychological distress and access to internal states, within the framework of the Seeking Proxies for Internal States (SPIS) model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The intervention aimed to enhance mindfulness skills, improve access to internal experiences,...
This review explores the therapeutic potential of hypnosis and meditation in managing phobias and mental disorders, particularly as non-pharmacological adjuncts in psychotherapeutic practice. The increasing global incidence of mental health conditions, coupled with interest in integrative treatment approaches, underscores the relevance of this study. A systematic review of peer-reviewed...
Ecological degradation is accelerating worldwide, yet the losses of species, ecosystems, and landscapes often remain socially and culturally unmourned. This article explores how contemplative ecology may offer a pathway for engaging with ecological grief. Drawing on the case study of Lab Landschapspijn Veluwe in the Netherlands, it examines how contemplative practices—such as contemplative...
Perceived post-traumatic growth (PTG) refers to self-reported positive change resulting from the struggle with a traumatic experience. There is evidence that mindfulness- and acceptance- based interventions (MABIs) can increase perceived PTG, but this has yet to be reviewed or assessed using meta-analysis. This study investigated the effectiveness of MABIs at increasing perceived PTG across the...
HealthcareJune 21, 2026Ebru Durusoy, Abdülhakim İbrahim Ulusoy, Özge Önürmen Zeyrek et al.
Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and psychological symptoms. Mindfulness-based approaches are increasingly used as complementary interventions for symptom management. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based yoga (MBY) delivered via telerehabilitation in individuals with fibromyalgia....
Meditation and mindfulness are now used in almost every area of society, from schools and workplaces to hospitals, prisons, and wellbeing apps. Yet despite their widespread adoption, we still know little about the ethical impact these practices have on people. This thesis addresses that gap by examining how contemplative practices shape personal moral thought, emotion, and behaviour, and how...
Objective: To evaluate the effect of mindfulness training in addition to essential psychological counseling on the clinical pregnancy rate in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET), and to explore the potential mediating role of neuropsychological improvements. Methods and analysis: This study will be conducted as a single-center, parallel-group, open-label, exploratory randomized...
Pranayama, or yoga breathing, is a vital part of Indo-Tibetan traditions and offers both physical and spiritual benefits. It promotes spiritual enlightenment, increased awareness, physical well-being, and meditation. Pranayama calms the mind, eases tension, and enhances meditation techniques. Studies indicate that it is effective in treating mental health issues, reducing stress, and enhancing...
Abstract The integration of contemplative practices in foreign language teaching (FLT) has gained increasing attention for its potential to enrich educational experiences and outcomes. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence on contemplative practices in FLT and examines their reported advantages, limitations, pedagogical implications, and geographical distribution. Following...
Compassion-based meditation practices, including Tonglen, offer promise for emotional self-regulation, yet Tonglen remains underutilized in contemporary clinical and applied settings. This paper introduces Hope Breath, a brief three-minute adaptation of Tonglen meditation designed to simultaneously downregulate negative emotions and upregulate positive states. The aim was to provide...
This article proposes a definition of advanced meditation which in concise form is the states, stages, and endpoints that arise with the maturation and mastery of awareness skills. Advanced meditation involves experiential and structural mental changes, sometimes radical, to volition, affect, cognition, and self-related processing in the direction of effortlessness, intentional control,...