Electroencephalographic (EEG) Measurements of Mindfulness-based Triarchic Body-pathway Relaxation Technique: A Pilot Study |
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Authors: | Agnes S Chan Yvonne M Y Han Mei-chun Cheung |
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Institution: | (1) Neuropsychology Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR;(2) Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | Objective The “Triarchic body-pathway relaxation technique” (TBRT) is a form of ancient Chinese mindfulness-based meditation professed
to give rise to positive emotions and a specific state of consciousness in which deep relaxation and internalized attention
coexist. The purpose of this study was to examine the EEG pattern generated during the practice of this mindfulness exercise,
and compare it to music listening which has been shown to induce positive emotions.
Methods Nineteen college students (aged 19–22 years) participated in the study. Each participant listened to both the TBRT and music
audiotapes while EEG was recorded. The order of presentation was counterbalanced to avoid order effect. Two EEG indicators
were used: (1) alpha asymmetry index, an indicator for left-sided anterior activation, as measure of positive emotions, and
(2) frontal midline theta activity, as a measure for internalized attention.
Results Increased left-sided activation, a pattern associated with positive emotions, was found during both TBRT exercise and music
conditions. However, only TBRT exercise was shown to exhibit greater frontal midline theta power, a pattern associated with
internalized attention.
Conclusions These results provided evidence to support that the TBRT gives rise to positive emotional experience, accompanied by focused
internalized attention. |
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Keywords: | Mindfulness Meditation EEG Emotion Attention |
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