Meditation Session

A Meditation Session is an designate introspection session by a individual person that achieves a meditative state (state of mindfulness, state of relaxation, or spiritual awareness).

• Context:
  • It can (often) involve Mindfulness Meditation, focusing attention on the present moment and bodily sensations.
  • It can range from being a Quiet Room Meditation Session to being a Outdoor Medition Session.
  • It can range from being an Individual's Meditation Session) to being a Group Meditation Session.
  • It can range from being a Short Meditation Session (such as an under 30-minute meditation session) to being a Long Meditation Session (such as a 10-day meditation session).
  • It can range from being a Guided Meditation Session to being a Self-Directed Meditation Session.
  • It can use Meditation Techniques such as deep breathing, mantra repetition, or progressive muscle relaxation.
  • It can be part of a Spiritual Practice, integrating with rituals or religious observances.
  • It can help to reduce Stress Levels.
  • It can help to promote Mental Clarity.
  • It can help to enhance Emotional Well-Being.
  • It can be supported by Meditation Accessories such as cushions, mats, or incense.
  • It can produce Psychological Effects.
  • It can produce Physiological Effects.
  • It can be a part of a broader Meditation Study (to examine the effects).
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• Example(s):
  • a Morning Meditation Session that sets a calm and focused tone for the day ahead.
  • a Yoga and Meditation Session that combines physical postures with mindfulness practice.
  • a Corporate Meditation Session designed to reduce workplace stress and increase productivity.
  • a Mindfulness Meditation Session that focuses on deep breathing and awareness of the present moment.
  • An 30-minute morning Individual Meditation Session.
  • A Group Meditation Sessions focused on stress reduction and relaxation.
  • a Heartfulness Meditation Session, for heartfulness meditation.
  • a Mindfulness Meditation Session, for mindfulness meditation.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Casual Relaxation Session, which does not involve structured mental exercises or focused introspection.
  • Stretching Session.
  • Yoga Class Session.

See: Meditative Posture, Introspection, Mediation State, Mental Content.

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References

2017

• (Andersen et al., 2017) ⇒ T. Andersen, G. Anisimovaite, et al. (2017). “A preliminary study of users' experiences of meditation in virtual reality.” In: 2017 IEEE Virtual …, IEEE. [1]
  • QUOTE: "... Half of the participants were exposed to a meditation session combing the sound of a guiding voice and a visual environment including virtual objects for the participants to focus on. ..."
  • NOTE: It investigated users' experiences when meditating in a virtual reality setting. Half of the participants were exposed to a combined auditory and visual meditation environment.

2017

• (Diabetologist, 2017) ⇒ C. Diabetologist. (2017). “Efficacy of heartfulness meditation in moderating vital parameters-A comparison study of experienced and new meditators.” In: Health Sciences. [2]
  • QUOTE: "... -minute Heartfulness meditation session on vital parameters … a 30-minute heartfulness meditation session and analysed … benefits from the heartfulness meditation session. In the case of ..."
  • NOTE: It focuses on the impact of a 30-minute Heartfulness meditation session on vital parameters, comparing effects on both experienced and new meditators.

2016

• (Müller et al., 2016) ⇒ BCN Müller, A. Gerasimova, SM Ritter. (2016). “Concentrative meditation influences creativity by increasing cognitive flexibility.” In: Psychology of Aesthetics …, APA. [3]
  • QUOTE: "... performed a meditation session (either mindfulness or concentrative meditation). Participants’ creativity and cognitive flexibility were assessed before and after the meditation session. ..."
  • NOTE: It indicates that concentrative meditation enhances creativity by improving cognitive flexibility. Participants were evaluated before and after a meditation session.

2014

• (Tonelli & Wachholtz, 2014) ⇒ ME Tonelli, AB Wachholtz. (2014). “Meditation-based treatment yielding immediate relief for meditation-naïve migraineurs.” In: Pain Management Nursing, Elsevier. [4]
  • QUOTE: "... All participants were meditation- naïve, and attended one 20-minute guided meditation session based on the Buddhist “loving kindness” approach. After the session, participants ..."
  • NOTE: It provides evidence that a 20-minute guided meditation based on the Buddhist “loving kindness” approach offers relief to meditation-naïve participants with migraines.

2012

• (Eberth & Sedlmeier, 2012) ⇒ J. Eberth, P. Sedlmeier. (2012). “The effects of mindfulness meditation: a meta-analysis.” In: Mindfulness, Springer. [5]
  • QUOTE: "... Moreover, we analyzed only studies that did not gather their data immediately after a meditation session to avoid a confounding of immediate (but short lasting) and long-term effects. ..."
  • NOTE: It is a meta-analysis on mindfulness meditation concentrated on long-term effects, excluding studies that collected data immediately post-meditation session.

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