The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Movement on Parameters of Stress

Robert-McComb, Jacalyn J.; Cisneros, Andrew; Tacón, Anna M.; Panike, Rutika; Norman, Reid L.; Qian, Xu‐Ping; McGlone, John J.

doi:10.17761/1531-2054-25.1.79

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“…The abovementioned meditations have been widely studied from the molecular point of view. They influence the levels of several metabolites and biomarkers like hormones and neurotransmitters, as well as immune and neuroendocrine factors affected by stress and relevant to disease development and progression (Daube and Jakobsche, 2015;Robert-McComb et al, 2015;Twal et al, 2016;Househam et al, 2017). For example, TM, SK, and Zen meditation were shown to influence levels of cortisol, serotonin, melatonin, epinephrine and norepinephrine, gamma amino butyric acid (GABA), glutamate, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA; reviewed in Kasala et al, 2014).…”

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“…This latter is an 8-week integrated approach, an amalgam of mindfulness meditation, concentrative meditation, breathing exercises, Yoga, autogenic training, and Buddhist philosophy. In recent years many such protocols, combining different techniques to be applied for defined periods of time to various clinical settings, have been developed under various acronyms, such as Mindful Awareness Practices (MAP; Bower et al, 2014 ), Mindfulness-Based Movement (MBM; Robert-McComb et al, 2015 ) and more generally standardized as Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI; Black and Slavich, 2016 ). All protocols have become the subject of psychological, physiological, and molecular investigations ( Black and Slavich, 2016 ).…”

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Molecules of Silence: Effects of Meditation on Gene Expression and Epigenetics

Venditti¹,

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Reale

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Front. Psychol.

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Many studies have consistently demonstrated an epigenetic link between environmental stimuli and physiological as well as cognitive responses. Epigenetic mechanisms represent a way to regulate gene activity in real time without modifying the DNA sequence, thus allowing the genome to adapt its functions to changing environmental contexts. Factors such as lifestyle, behavior, and the practice of sitting and moving mindful activities have been shown to be important means of environmental enrichment. Such practices, which include mindfulness meditation, Vipassana, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Quadrato Motor Training, have been reported to positively impact well-being. In fact, they can be considered emotional and attentional regulatory activities, which, by inducing a state of greater inner silence, allow the development of increased selfawareness. Inner silence can therefore be considered a powerful tool to counteract the negative effects of overabundant environmental noise, thanks to its power to relieve stress-related symptoms. Since all these positive outcomes rely on physiological and biochemical activities, the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms influenced by different mindful practices have recently started to be investigated. Here, we review some of the findings that could allow us to uncover the mechanisms by which specific practices influence well-being.

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Section: Epigenetics Stress and The Importance Of Mindful Activitiementioning

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Molecules of Silence: Effects of Meditation on Gene Expression and Epigenetics

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Reale

et al. 2020

Front. Psychol.

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“…Similarly, an experiential learning activity based around gender inequity in the workplace reduced feelings of reactance and promoted self‐efficacy (Zawadzki, Danube, & Shields, ). Other activities have demonstrated that experiential activities go beyond personal insight and provide the basis for altering personal behavior to include reducing aggressive behavior (Teglasi & Rothman, ), reducing stress (Robert‐McComb et al., ), and decreasing chronic combat‐related posttraumatic stress disorder conditions (Gelkopf, et al., ; Wolf & Mehl, ).…”

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A Meta‐Analysis of the Relationship Between Experiential Learning and Learning Outcomes

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Batchelor

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Decision Sci J Innov Edu

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Experiential learning activities have been used for over 40 years with the hope that they increase students learning. However, a definitive study that showed their overall effectiveness has not been produced. The purpose of this study is to address this gap in the literature. This meta‐analysis examined a 43‐year span and identified 13,626 journal articles, dissertations, thesis articles, and conference proceedings written about experiential learning and found only 89 of these studies contained empirical data with both a treatment and control group. Meta‐analysis of these studies show that students experienced superior learning outcomes when experiential pedagogies were employed. Further, learning outcomes were almost a half standard deviation higher (d = .43) in classes employing experiential learning pedagogies versus traditional learning environments. This review definitively, and quantitatively, shows the importance of experiential learning activities. We use these results to discuss future research areas that need to be addressed based on our analysis of potential moderators and provide recommendations on how to best employ experiential learning pedagogies.

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“…Yogic techniques have been found effective in management of anxiety. [ 5 ] Rajyoga meditation is believed to harmonizes spiritual, mental and physical energy, thereby increasing inner strength to lead a stress-free life.…”

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The role of Rajyoga meditation for modulation of anxiety and serum cortisol in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: A prospective randomized control study

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Introduction:Rajyoga meditation is a form of mind body intervention that is promoted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. This form of meditation can be easily performed without rituals or mantras and can be practiced anywhere at any time. The practice of Rajyoga meditation can have beneficial effects on modulating anxiety and cortisol level in patients undergoing major cardiac surgery.Materials and Methods:A prospective randomized control study was carried out in a single tertiary care center. One hundred and fifty patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery were enrolled in the study. The patients were randomized in two groups namely, Group 1 (Rajyoga group) and Group 2 (Control Group). Anxiety was measured on a visual analog scale 1–10 before the start of Rajyoga training or patient counseling (T1), on the morning of the day of surgery (T2), on the 2nd postoperative day (T3), and on the 5th postoperative day (T4). The serum cortisol level was measured in the morning of the day of surgery (T1), on the 2nd postoperative day (T2) and on the 5th postoperative day (T3), respectively.Results:In the study, it was seen that the anxiety level of the patients before the surgery (T1) and on the day of surgery (T2) were comparable between the two groups. However on the 2nd postoperative day (T3), the patients who underwent Rajyoga training had lower anxiety level in comparison to the control group (3.12 ± 1.45 vs. 6.12 ± 0.14, P < 0.05) and on the 5th postoperative day (T4) it was seen that Rajyoga practice had resulted in significant decline in anxiety level (0.69 ± 1.1 vs. 5.6 ± 1.38, P < 0.05). The serum cortisol level was also favorably modulated by the practice of Rajyoga meditation.Conclusion:Mindbody intervention is found to effective in reducing the anxiety of the patients and modulating the cortisol level in patients undergoing wellknown stressful surgery like coronary artery bypass surgery.

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The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Movement on Parameters of Stress

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Molecules of Silence: Effects of Meditation on Gene Expression and Epigenetics

Molecules of Silence: Effects of Meditation on Gene Expression and Epigenetics

A Meta‐Analysis of the Relationship Between Experiential Learning and Learning Outcomes

The role of Rajyoga meditation for modulation of anxiety and serum cortisol in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: A prospective randomized control study

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