When the meditating mind wanders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.12.006
Abstract: The capacity for thought and the ability to assemble and manipulate concepts are cognitive features unique to humans. Spontaneous thoughts often occur when we are engaged in attention-demanding tasks, with an increased frequency predicting negative… read more here.
Keywords: meditation practice; meditating mind; mind wanders; practice ... See more keywords
How often should I meditate? A randomized trial examining the role of meditation frequency when total amount of meditation is held constant.
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DOI: 10.1037/cou0000725
Abstract: Meditation apps are the most commonly used mental health apps. However, the optimal dosing of app-delivered meditation practice has not been established. We examined whether the distribution of meditation practices across a day impacted outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: meditation; practice; meditation practice; total amount ... See more keywords
Daily Meditation Practice for Managing Glaucoma Patients’ Attitudes and Acceptance
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DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000002076
Abstract: Précis: Overall, 63% of glaucoma patients agreed to 45-60 minutes of daily meditation. Predictors of accepting meditation included previous meditation practice, a diagnosis of glaucoma read more here.
Keywords: meditation; daily meditation; glaucoma; glaucoma patients ... See more keywords
Exploring Meditation Profiles and Predictors in Nursing Students
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DOI: 10.1177/08980101221102691
Abstract: Background: Nursing students face unique academic and clinical workloads linked to increased stress. Previous studies indicate formal and informal mindfulness meditation provide stress-reducing benefits. This practice aligns with holistic nursing core values of self-care and… read more here.
Keywords: exercise; meditation; meditation practice; nursing students ... See more keywords
Can psychedelic use benefit meditation practice? Examining individual, psychedelic, and meditation-related factors
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0310160
Abstract: Introduction Meditation practice and psychedelic use have attracted increasing attention in the public sphere and scientific research. Both methods induce non-ordinary states of consciousness that may have significant therapeutic benefits. Thus, there is growing scientific… read more here.
Keywords: benefit meditation; meditation; meditation practice; psychedelic use ... See more keywords
A Systematic Review of Associations between Amount of Meditation Practice and Outcomes in Interventions Using the Four Immeasurables Meditations
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00141
Abstract: Interventions using the “Four Immeasurables Meditations” (FIM) are effective for various outcomes; however, whether increased meditation practice in these interventions leads to better results has not been well investigated. This systematic review included 22 FIM… read more here.
Keywords: amount meditation; meditation practice; practice; associations amount ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Kundalini-Related Sensory, Motor, and Affective Experiences During Tantric Yoga Meditation
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.863091
Abstract: Traditional spiritual literature contains rich anecdotal reports of spontaneously arising experiences occurring during meditation practice, but formal investigation of such experiences is limited. Previous work has sometimes related spontaneous experiences to the Indian traditional contemplative… read more here.
Keywords: tantric yoga; meditation; kundalini related; meditation practice ... See more keywords