IntroMeditation practices which have appeared across cultures and at different times are briefly described, as well as the mechanics of meditation practices in the West. The research problems which arise in examining the effects of meditation are outlined and the research literature reviewed under three headings: the psychophysiological correlates of meditation; personality change associated withRead more ⟶
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Yoga and Health
ABSTRACTYoga has been the subject of research in the past few decades for therapeutic purposes for modern epidemic diseases like mental stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Individual studies report beneficial effect of yoga in these conditions, indicating that it can be used as nonpharmaceutical measure or complement toRead more ⟶