Increased Theta and Alpha EEG Activity During Nondirective Meditation

2009346 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jim Lagopoulos · University of Sydney

Jian Xu · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Inge Helleberg Rasmussen · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Alexandra Vik · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Gin S. Malhi · Advanced Medical Institute (Australia)

Carl Fredrik Eliassen · Sunnaas sykehus

Ingrid Arntsen

Abstract

These findings from this study suggest that nondirective meditation techniques alter theta and alpha EEG patterns significantly more than regular relaxation, in a manner that is perhaps similar to methods based on mindfulness or concentration.

Topics & Keywords

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Sleep and Wakefulness Research Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Volume 15, Issue 11, pp. 1187-1192

DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0113

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