Emerging research in contemplative science and psychedelic neuroscience suggests that deeply entrenched patterns of selfhood and cognition—often associated with mental disorders like depression—can be profoundly altered through both meditative practice and pharmacological intervention. This paper presents a neuroconstructivist framework for understanding how deep meditation and dissociative...
Based on Indian traditions, Vibrational healing activities, especially Indian classical music and mantra therapy, have continued to attract growing interest for their ability to promote psychological wellness. As the problem of stress, anxiety, and emotional upsets becomes more widespread, the demand for complementary and culturally-oriented mental health care increases. The current review...
Yoga is a body-mind based approach that combines physical postures, controlled breathing techniques, and meditation practices. With the increasing interest in complementary and integrative health practices in recent years, yoga stands out as a supportive intervention method in psychological well-being and rehabilitation processes. Literature findings indicate that yoga practices can contribute...
Background: Mental obstacles- such as stress, anxiety, cognitive distortions, emotional instability, and attentional dysregulation- have emerged as significant challenges in modern life, largely driven by rapid urbanization, technological overexposure, and changing psychosocial dynamics. Contemporary psychological sciences interpret these disturbances as maladaptive cognitive and affective...
Abstract: Esketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist and was approved as a nasal spray in March 2019, initially in the USA and then in December 2019 in Europe, as an adjunct to antidepressant pharmacotherapy for the treatment of treatment-resistant major depression or for rapid symptom reduction in psychiatric emergency situations in patients with major depression. In addition, esketamine nasal...
Psychedelics have emerged as powerful modulators of neural plasticity, yet whether the atypical psychedelic ibogaine can enhance plasticity remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated whether a single administration of ibogaine can reinstate juvenile-like experience-dependent plasticity in the adult mouse visual cortex, a canonical model for studying neuroplasticity. Adult mice were...
This chapter explores the intersection of neuroplasticity and mindfulness, highlighting how contemplative practices can induce structural and functional changes in the brain. It outlines the science of neuroplasticity, describing mechanisms like synaptogenesis, dendritic branching, and functional reorganization. The chapter traces mindfulness from its roots in Hindu and Buddhist traditions to...
The global mental health crisis, characterized by escalating rates of anxiety, depression, and existential distress, has exposed the limitations of conventional biomedical approaches. This chapter explores the integrative potential of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga as a synergistic triad for promoting comprehensive mental well-being. Grounded in both ancient contemplative traditions and...
One of the most intriguing findings of neuroscience is the ability of contemplative practice to transform the human brain. This chapter explores how neuroplasticity can use mindfulness, meditation, and yoga to strengthen psychological resilience to help us understand how ancient wisdom can be used in combination with new brain science. The chapter introduces clinical studies that demonstrate...
Background The Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and the traditions of yoga provide us with a complete insight into the mind, cognition, and consciousness. Nevertheless, the frameworks are not very connected with the modern neuroscience, which restricts their scientific integration and use in cognitive and mental health studies. Objective The objective of the paper is to come up with a composite...