Improvement in Psychological Well-Being and Changes in Brain and Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Novices After Taoist Meditation Training

There is a growing body of scientific evidence that supports positive effects of mindfulness practices on physical and mental health. To further extend the knowledge about the effects of meditation that occur during and after meditation practice, this study examined changes in physiological and brain activity parameters following 8 weeks of meditation training (2 sessions per week). The current study also sought to investigate whether an individual's physiological approach could be detected in the early stages of meditation training, as we are considering the development of a device that could assist individuals in the early stages of their meditative practice.