Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)

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The Study on Effects of Breath-Counting Meditation According to Personal Characteristics

개인적 특성에 따른 수식관 명상의 효과 연구

  • Jung, Duk-Jin (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Hyok (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University)
  • 정덕진 (세명대학교 한의과대학 신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 이재혁 (세명대학교 한의과대학 신경정신과학교실)
  • Received : 2014.02.14
  • Accepted : 2014.03.12
  • Published : 2014.03.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of Breath-Counting Meditation according to Personal Characteristics through the changes of Vital Signs (V/S) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Methods: 41 adults were classified according to gender and A-type behavior, then each group was compared for the changes on V/S and HRV through Breath-Counting Meditation of 10 minutes. Results: 1) Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were both significantly decreased in females, and the respiration level decreased significantly in both the male and female groups. 2) Respiration level decreased significantly in both the A-type and Non-A-type groups. 3) LF decreased significantly in both the male and female groups. HF increased significantly in both the male and female groups. 4) TP, LF and LF/HF increased significantly and HF decreased significantly in the Non-A-type group. Conclusions: Breath-Counting Meditation has respiratory effects for all groups and HRV of male, female and Non-A-type groups.

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