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Comparison Of Mantra And Mindfulness Meditation Practices

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Evidence and research studies to date have shown that both “mantra” and “mindfulness” meditation practices can reduce emotional symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression as well as relieve physical pain symptoms of a low to a moderate degree. These findings were reported recently in a comparative effectiveness review prepared by Johns Hopkins University (Goyal, et al. 2014). However, the review also pointed out that these studies had significant limitations related to inadequate control comparisons. Furthermore, it was not sure if the positive effects were from the meditation training or the result of the expectations for self-improvement that participants can form while receiving this type of treatment. This research paper investigates

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