Neurobiological Changes Induced by Mindfulness and Meditation: A Systematic Review
Biomedicines,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(11), С. 2613 - 2613
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
Meditation
and
mindfulness,
rooted
in
ancient
traditions,
enhance
mental
well-being
by
cultivating
awareness
emotional
control.
It
has
been
shown
to
induce
neuroplasticity,
increase
cortical
thickness,
reduce
amygdala
reactivity,
improve
brain
connectivity
neurotransmitter
levels,
leading
improved
regulation,
cognitive
function,
stress
resilience.
This
systematic
review
will
synthesize
research
on
neurobiological
changes
associated
with
mindfulness
meditation
practices.
Язык: Английский
Effects of 12 weeks of yoga practice on depression, stress, anxiety, and sleep quality in mothers of adolescents
Trisha Ghosh,
Chamundeeswari Duraipandian,
Gokila Shanmugavelu
и другие.
Опубликована: Март 19, 2025
Background.
Maternal
mental
health
is
essential
for
maintaining
family
stability
and
promoting
adolescent
growth.
Mothers
experience
difficulties
in
combining
emotional
support
with
independence,
underlining
the
need
interventions
that
address
their
well-being.
Research
objective.
The
purpose
of
this
study
to
fill
a
research
gap
by
examining
effects
long-term
yoga
intervention
on
psychological
measures
sleep
quality
mothers
children.
Methods.
Forty
children
participated
randomized
controlled
measured
depression,
stress,
anxiety,
both
before
after
program.
Results.
Based
statistical
analysis,
an
independent
t-test
showed
no
significant
differences
were
observed
between
groups
baseline
assessment.
A
paired
group
exhibited
improvements:
depression
(p
<
0.001)
31.06%
reduction,
stress
50.63%
anxiety
17.79%
31.32%
improvement.
In
contrast,
control
changes
=
0.19),
0.43),
0.34),
or
0.67).
Conclusions.
This
concludes
significantly
improves
adolescents,
reducing
while
enhancing
quality.
emphasizes
implement
targeted
programs
globally
addressing
complex
interaction
dynamics.
Язык: Английский
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF NEUROBIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS DRIVING THE EFFECTS OF YOGA ON MENTAL HEALTH
ShodhKosh Journal of Visual and Performing Arts,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3)
Опубликована: Март 31, 2024
Yoga
has
been
found
to
promote
positive
changes
in
brain
function
strengthening
areas
that
help
regulate
emotions
and
decision-making
while
also
improving
the
balance
of
chemicals
contribute
mood
stability.
The
practice
encourages
relaxation
helps
body
shift
into
a
calmer
state
reducing
stress
anxiety
through
mindful
breathing
exercises.
Additionally,
yoga
supports
body's
natural
ability
manage
by
lowering
excessive
levels
hormones
fostering
more
balanced
physiological
response.
It
plays
key
role
sharpening
mental
focus
breaking
cycles
negative
thought
patterns
helping
individuals
develop
greater
clarity
emotional
resilience.
benefits
extend
various
health
conditions
include
anxiety,
depression,
trauma-related
disorders
providing
an
accessible
holistic
approach
psychological
well-being.
Furthermore,
yoga's
influence
on
contributes
long-term
stability,
supporting
maintain
cognitive
sharpness
over
time.
This
study
explores
growing
understanding
how
influences
underlying
mechanisms
explain
enhances
well-being,
function,
is
effective
overall
management.
interconnected
effects
multiple
neurobiological
systems
suggest
its
utility
preventive
care,
facilitating
adaptability,
optimized
performance.
Язык: Английский