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  • Consciousness Studies
  • Psychophysiology

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  • The Theory of the Six Main Levels of Consciousness posits distinct states of awareness.
  • Intuitive Meditation (IM) involves shifting awareness from the mind to energetic centers, including the heart.
  • HeartMath (HM) technology measures physiological coherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally evaluate an introductory Arka Dhyana course.
  • To assess the impact of IM on participants' coherence and consciousness levels.
  • To explore potential psychophysiological and subjective well-being changes.

Main Methods:

  • An introductory Arka Dhyana course was delivered online via Zoom.
  • Six participants used HeartMath Inner Balance or emWave2 technology.
  • Participants focused on shifting I-ego-awareness to 19 energetic stations, including the heart centre.

Main Results:

  • Significant increases in physiological coherence were observed using HeartMath technology.
  • Participants reported enhanced well-being and transformative experiences, aligning with the Theory of the Six Main Levels of Consciousness.
  • Qualitative data indicated increased focus, mental stillness, and emotional calmness.

Conclusions:

  • Introductory Arka Dhyana, facilitated by HM technology, shows potential for increasing coherence and well-being.
  • The practice appears to facilitate shifts in consciousness levels and subjective experiences.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes and advanced practitioners is recommended.