June 2009 PMID 19451642

Central and autonomic nervous system interaction is altered by short-term meditation.

Yi-Yuan Tang, Yinghua Ma, Yaxin Fan, Hongbo Feng, Junhong Wang, Shigang Feng, Qilin Lu, Bing Hu, Yao Lin, Jian Li, Ye Zhang, Yan Wang, Li Zhou, Ming Fan

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Peak: 1 in May 2015
across 5 sources since May 2015

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What people are saying

Many discussions focus on how short meditation sessions can influence stress levels and autonomic interactions, using phrases like 'shaping your day' and referencing prior studies on stress reduction; this demonstrates genuine curiosity and perceived relevance, with tone ranging from contemplative to hopeful about health benefits.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree with the idea that meditation influences the nervous system and support existing research, reflecting shared positive views.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions indicate high curiosity about how brief meditation can affect daily wellbeing, suggesting strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific concepts like stress reduction and physiological measures, showing moderate to deep involvement in understanding the implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts hint at practical and health-related significance, such as stress biomarker reduction, indicating perceived practical impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Five days of integrative bodymind training (IBMT) enhance attention and self-regulation by improving interactions between the central and autonomic nervous systems, compared to relaxation training.
  • Physiological measures such as heart rate, respiratory patterns, and skin conductance, along with brain activity, showed greater autonomic nervous system engagement in the IBMT group during and after training, including stronger activity in the ventral anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
  • The findings suggest that IBMT leads to better regulation of body and mind through brain systems that control parasympathetic activity, which could inform the development of targeted mental and physical health interventions.

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Think about this for a moment: Meditation has been associated with a 30% reduction in stress biomarkers (Tang et al. 2007). How might five minutes of quiet shape your day? (Tang, Y. Y. et al., “Central and autonomic nervous system interaction is altered by short‐term

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@MitsuMaHealth · X

Think about this for a moment: Meditation has been associated with a 30% reduction in stress biomarkers (Tang et al. 2007). How might five minutes of quiet shape your day? (Tang, Y. Y. et al., “Central and autonomic nervous system interaction is altered by short‐term

Jul 2, 2025 · 1 like · 494 followers View post →
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