Abstract Objectives Mindfulness meditation has been linked to differences in attention and executive function, which may be related to differences in neural activity patterns. To explore this, we used an electroencephalography (EEG)-based event-related potential (ERP) paradigm to examine brain responses associated with conflict monitoring and attention in experienced meditators, compared to...
ABSTRACT: The search for effective strategies to support mental well-being has become increasingly pressing in contemporary societies, where stress, anxiety, and cognitive overload are widespread. In this paper, we present a wearable-supported VR system designed to enhance mindfulness through the integration of visual, auditory, and respiratory cues. Drawing on evidence from color therapy,...
Abstract The use of meditation as a tool to improve human wellbeing is receiving considerable scientific interest. However, most existing research has focused on concentration-based practices. One powerful alternative is jhana meditation, which leads to states characterised by self-reinforcing bliss, potentially useful for a variety of clinical and scientific domains. However, our understanding...
Introduction: Perspectives towards death have been largely negative across cultures, where fear, anxiety and avoidance have been prevalent practices in the face of death. Yet certain religions provide frameworks that signify the need to foster acceptance of mortality. Based on Tibetan Buddhism, the concept of impermanence (anicca) primarily occupies a central role in understanding the nature of...
Mindfulness is beneficial for mental health and romantic relationships. Recently, there has been a novel application of mindfulness to romantic relationships called "mindful partnering" (MP). Emerging evidence from interpersonal mindfulness frameworks suggests that relational forms of mindfulness may provide unique benefits for individuals and their relationships beyond those associated with...
Dr. Phani Mohanty's Ahalyā represents one of the most philosophically sophisticated achievements in modern Odia poetry. Although the poem has generally been interpreted as a feminist reinterpretation of the Ramayana myth or as an exploration of gendered suffering, such readings only partially illuminate its remarkable philosophical architecture. The present study argues that Ahalyā is...
HIV/AIDS is not only a chronic medical condition but also a profound psychological and social challenge that affects emotional well-being, self-esteem, and quality of life. Alongside Anti-retroviral therapy (ART), holistic approaches are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for improving mental health and promoting resilience among people living with HIV/AIDS. Yoga, an ancient mind body...
BACKGROUND: Integrative medicine represents a holistic approach to cancer care, blending conventional treatments with complementary therapies to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. AIM: This article explores key complementary practices, with a particular focus on yoga and meditation, which have roots in ancient spiritual traditions. METHODS: Drawing on recent...
BACKGROUND: The scientific development of yoga during the twentieth century was shaped by several pioneering researchers who successfully integrated traditional yogic knowledge with modern medical science. Among the most influential was Dr. Mukund Vinayak Bhole (1935–2021), physician, physiologist, yoga researcher, and former Research Director of Kaivalyadhama, the world's first yoga research...
Female college students are vulnerable to Problematic Internet Use (PIU) due to increased autonomy, abundant free time, and easy access to the internet. PIU may negatively affect physical and psychological health, academic performance, and social relationships, particularly when the internet is used as a coping mechanism for stress and negative emotions. Mindfulness, defined as non-judgmental...