PAPER 123 COMPARISON OF THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION TECHNIQUE TO V ARlO US RELAXATION PROCEDURES
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In 170 individuals practising the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique or simple relaxation techniques (progressive relaxation, hatha yoga, simulated meditation, or no technique) the electrodermal activity ( GSR) was measured while they were exposed to disturbing noises. TM practitioners as a whole showed significantly less GSR changes as compared to the other groups, indicating an increase in autonomic nervous system stability and control. Long-term TM practitioners revealed a greater degree of this stability and control, indicating a cumulative effect of the benefits of the TM technique.
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