National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
2024
Smitha Nagendrappa, S. Kumaraswamy, V. Ramalingaiah
Background: Medical students are experiencing more stress than general population and much of research have indicated that various interventions like meditation, mindfulness are of help. It is known that stability of autonomic system is one of the indicators for stress reduction. Aim: This prospective study was undertaken to know the effectiveness of alternate nostril breathing in bringing...
Bulletin of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University
2024
Oleksandr Ochkalov
In the article proved that physical culture and health systems of deep relaxation have their own characteristics. The most important of them are: attention to breathing (emphasis is on breathing control, breathing is used to achieve deep relaxation and reduce stress levels); meditative aspect (the practice of deep relaxation is often combined with meditation techniques, which allows to reduce...
International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
2024
Background: This study explores the integration of mindfulness training in archery performance enhancement, focusing on state-level athletes aged 18 to 25 years with up to three years of training experience. The research investigates the effects of a three-week mindfulness intervention on various aspects of archery performance. Methods: Ten participants from Guru Ki Mehar Archery Academy,...
Journal of Affective Disorders Reports
2024
Saira Madarasmi, Paulina Gutierrez-Ramirez, N. Barsoum et al.
Background: Family caregivers of persons living with dementia often experience increased depression and suicidal ideation (SI). However, the feasibility and impact of therapies on caregiver SI has remained largely unexplored. Mentalizing imagery therapy (MIT) helps reduce psychological symptoms through mindfulness and guided imagery. This pilot study examined the feasibility of participation by...
Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies
2024
Nitesh Sharma, J. Kumar, Viralkumar Patel et al.
Background: Meditation using mantras is widely practiced in India and the world. Among the ancient Vedic mantras, the Gayatri Mantra (GM) holds profound significance. Despite its importance, limited scientific studies explore its effects. However, the research on the comprehensive effect of GM sadhana, including its components as explained in the traditional text, has been underexplored....
Journal of Men's Health
2024
Emotional intelligence, encompassing self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy and social skills, holds pivotal importance in the pursuit of excellence for athletes. Meditation, represented by various forms such as mindfulness, loving-kindness, visualization, breath control and relaxation exercises, offers athletes a structured pathway to deepen self-awareness, enhance emotional regulation...
Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education
2024
Lee Fergusson, Javier Ortiz Cabrejos, Anna Bonshek et al.
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a devastating blow to the social fabric of Perú, with the highest orphans per death (OPD) ratio of any country in Latin America. Therefore, 260,000 orphans now require care because of 216,000 parent, custodial grandparent, and caregiver deaths between 2020 and 2022. The purpose of this research is to examine whether the practice of Transcendental Meditation, an...
Aristotelica
2024
António de Castro Caeiro
This paper is conceived in the footsteps of The Undivided Self: Aristotle and the ‘Mind-Body Problem’ by David Charles, OUP 2021. It examines the intricate relationship between mind and body through the lens of Aristotle’s ‘Snubness-structure’ (‘S-structure’) according to David Charles’s interpretation in The Undivided Self. I explore how this conceptual framework, exemplified by the...
Bulletin of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Philosophy
2024
Y. Sobolievskyi
B a c k g r o u n d . In the history of early American philosophy, the movement of American transcendentalism occupies a special place. Its peculiarity was that it combined great literature, idealistic philosophy and an irrational worldview. Exploring the phenomenon of nature in their philosophical reflections, American transcendentalists turn to the cosmic levels, endowing the universe with...
Journal of Interdisciplinary Mathematics
2024
Tarun Jain, Ashish Kumar, Vivek Kumar Verma et al.
In this paper, we embark on a groundbreaking journey to understand one of the most profound mysteries of the human mind: consciousness. Our approach is unique because we use a branch of mathematics called Topological Data Analysis (TDA) to explore the complex workings of the brain. Imagine trying to understand the shape and connections of a vast network of roads without a map; TDA helps us...