科學研究

有關超覺靜坐的科學研究，是全世界規模最龐大及最強勁的人類潛能發展研究項目。在33個國家250所獨立大學及機構中進行的科學研究超過600項，並於超過100份世界權威科學期刊中登載，證實在生活的每一方面均具效益。

科學研究概覽

健康效益

減少壓力

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Walton K.G., et al. Lowering cortisol and CVD risk in postmenopausal women: a pilot study using the Transcendental Meditation program. Annals of New York Academy of Sciences 1032:211-215, 2005.

從壓力中加速復元

Barnes V. A., et al. Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure. Journal of Psychosomatic Research 51, 597-605, 2001.

Brooks J.S. and Scarano T. Transcendental Meditation in the treatment of post-Vietnam adjustment. Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212-215, 1985.

Gaylord C., et al. The effects of the Transcendental Meditation technique and progressive muscle relaxation on EEG coherence, stress reactivity, and mental health in black adults. International Journal of Neuroscience 46: 77-86, 1989.

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