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Studies on the effects of meditation

Studies on Meditation

More than just relaxation: find out about the benefits of meditation for your health according to scientific studies.

Meditation from a scientific perspective: an overview of the studies

Meditation is considered one of the most effective methods for harmonizing body and mind. Studies show that it not only strengthens mental well-being, but also has positive effects on physical health.

This collection of studies summarizes the most important findings from research on the subject of meditation. For example, studies have investigated how mindfulness meditation alleviates depressive symptoms and improves sleep quality. Other studies shed light on the role of meditation in reducing chronic pain or its supportive effect on smoking cessation. The improvement of intestinal flora and the increase in concentration and brain function through regular meditation have also been scientifically confirmed.

The results make it clear that meditation is a versatile tool for better health and quality of life - from coping with stress to promoting emotional resilience.

Study on meditation for depression regardless of demographics

Burn-out prevention / prophylaxis

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Jeffrey M Greeson et al.

March 2015

A study shows significant improvement in depressive symptoms through MBSR, regardless of demographics.

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Study on meditation as pain therapy

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Peter la Cour, Marian Petersen

April 2015

Study shows that mindfulness meditation improves psychological quality of life, pain control & acceptance in chronic pain

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Study: Mindfulness-based stress reduction helps the immune system

Carolyn Y Fang et al.

May 2010

Study shows that an eight-week mindfulness program increases well-being and has positive effects on the immune system.

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Study on the effect of mindfulness meditation on eating behavior

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Shawn N Katterman et al.

April 2014

Study shows mindfulness meditation reduces hunger pangs and emotional eating, but mixed results on weight change

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Study on mindfulness-based therapies for depression

Burn-out prevention / prophylaxis

Willem Kuyken et al.

July 2015

Study with 424 participants examines MBCT vs. antidepressants in the prevention of depression relapses. Both methods show effectiveness.

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Study: Meditation influences concentration in the brain

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Britta K. Hölzel et al.

November 2010

Study: Mindfulness meditation increased the gray matter in the brain, especially in the hippocampus, which influences learning & emotions.

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Study on meditation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Respiratory system / Asthma

Roxane Raffin Chan et al.

March 2015

Study shows mindfulness practice can alleviate COPD symptoms & meditation improves emotional functioning despite declining mindfulness

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Study on meditation for mild to moderate depression

Burn-out prevention / prophylaxis

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Holger C Bringmann et al.

January 2021

Study shows that MBLM is suitable & feasible for depression and offers a holistic approach to mental health.

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Study on the effect of meditation on well-being and health

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Bethany E Kok, Kimberly A Coffey et al.

July 2013

A study shows that positive emotions and health boost each other and explains why meditation increases well-being.

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Study on the effect of meditation on chronic pain

Back pain

Locomotor system

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis

Women's health / Menopause

Akshay Dubey, Parikshit A Muley

November 2023

A study shows that meditation relieves chronic pain & stress and improves quality of life through mindfulness meditation.

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Study on the effect of meditation on smoking cessation

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Aimee C Ruscio et al.

January 2016

Study shows that meditation significantly reduces smoking cravings and cigarette consumption.

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Study on meditation for sleep disorders

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Sleep therapy

David S Black et al.

April 2015

Study: Mindfulness meditation significantly improves sleep quality and reduces depression and fatigue in older adults.

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Study on the effect of meditation on healthy intestinal flora

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines

Ying Sun et al.

January 2023

Study investigates how years of meditation influences the gut microbiota & achieves positive effects on physical & mental health.

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Study: Loving-kindness meditation for post-traumatic stress

Burn-out prevention / prophylaxis

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Mental health

David J Kearney et al.

April 2021

A study of 42 PTSD veterans showed that loving-kindness meditation reduced negative emotions and promoted personal growth.

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Study on the effectiveness of the mediation technique "The Work"

Meditation, Pranayama, and more

Eric Smernoff et al.

January 2015

A study shows that "The Work" meditation increases well-being. 58 participants experienced significant improvements in their quality of life

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