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Heartfulness Meditation: A Yogic and Neuroscientific Perspective
Annelies Van't Westeinde1, Kamlesh D Patel2
1Pediatric Endocrinology Unit (QB83), Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Heartfulness meditation uses yogic Transmission and a mental "Cleaning" practice for consciousness evolution. This introductory paper explores its unique methods and potential scientific mechanisms for future research.
Area of Science:
- Contemplative Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- The growing interest in contemplative sciences necessitates understanding diverse meditation techniques.
- Heartfulness is an experiential meditation method distinct from those commonly studied.
- Key features include yogic Transmission (Pranahuti) and a mental Cleaning practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Heartfulness method of meditation.
- To present the underlying philosophy of Heartfulness.
- To explore potential scientific mechanisms of Heartfulness.
Main Methods:
- Experiential practice of Heartfulness meditation.
- Inclusion of yogic Transmission (Pranahuti) during meditation.
- Incorporation of a mental Cleaning technique.
Main Results:
- The Heartfulness method uniquely combines yogic Transmission with active mental practices.
- The paper provides a philosophical basis for the Heartfulness practices.
- Potential mechanisms of action are discussed in relation to existing meditation research.
Conclusions:
- Heartfulness presents a unique approach to meditation and consciousness evolution.
- Further scientific research is suggested to validate its effects.
- Understanding Heartfulness can benefit the contemplative sciences research community.
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