BACKGROUND: Mindfulness meditation has been reported to reduce stress and enhance well-being. However, its effects on heart rate variability (HRV)-a physiological marker of stress-remain underexplored. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine how meditation practice is associated with subjective stress, HRV, and their interaction, using mobile health technologies. METHODS: This 3-week...
The current time of rapid opportunities and change is often accompanied by intense stress. Raja Yoga meditation, a practice based on self-awareness ,realization as well as mental awareness for self ,super power and karmic account philosophy . It has been proven to be an effective way to deal with the pressures of college and school challenges . This article examines the diverse stressors faced...
This review critically examines how meditation, particularly mindfulness-based practices, contributes to habit change through mechanisms grounded in behavioral science. Drawing on dual-process theories, reinforcement learning, and self-regulation models, the paper explores how meditation enhances meta- awareness, disrupts automatic behavioral loops, and facilitates intentional change....
Abstract Objective Although research continues to explore the broad applications of mindfulness meditation, the precise mechanisms underlying its health benefits remain unclear. Paced breathing, which involves intentionally slowing the breath, shows similar benefits. The shared focus on breath in both practices may partly explain their positive health effects. This study explored the impact of...
El bienestar personal mide la satisfacción individual con la vida, abarcando salud mental y física, resistencia y calidad de vida. Como parte de un programa de investigación pandémico en Perú, estos autores previamente demostraron que la Meditación Trascendental incrementó el bienestar en 49 niñas huérfanas un 33%. Ahora estudiamos niños de primaria superior. Mediante un diseño...
Objective: Students enrolled in health sciences programs, similar to practicing healthcare professionals, are at high risk for burnout. Despite the numerous challenges these students face, it is crucial to support their well-being. This study examined the impact of a brief online intervention that combined mindfulness and stretching exercises on mindfulness, self-compassion, and mental...
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of guided mindfulness of death in reducing fear of death in cancer patients. Methods: A parallel-group, nonblinded randomized controlled study was conducted at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia, involving 52 cancer patients with moderate to severe fear of death. Participants were randomly assigned to either a mindfulness...
The study's central objective is to harness the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), in particular based on Large Language Models, as a valuable resource for delving deeper into the insights offered by patients with breast cancer (BC) who actively participated in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. In a 6-week MBSR program, each session lasted 2 hours and...
Background and Aims: There is a clear and growing demand for enhanced creativity in corporate environments, as promoting creativity in the workplace is crucial for attaining organizational success and to be more resilient workplaces [1]. Studies show that more than 70% of corporate managers struggle with encouraging creativity in the workplace, which has a direct effect on innovation and...
Background: Mindfulness‑based interventions (MBIs) are widely adopted to mitigate workplace stress, yet their month-by-month impact on mood has rarely been quantified. Methodology: A total of 25 full‑time Japanese employees (60% men; mean ± SD age 40.1 ± 6.2 years) were randomised to a three‑month MBI arm (n = 12) or a wait‑list control arm (n = 13). The MBI comprised three 90‑min workshops...