Beyond Frontiers: Meditative Practice, Clinical Practice and Scientific Research

Almendro, Manuel; López, Elena

doi:10.4172/2161-0487.1000281

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“…The MM applied in this research focused attention on diaphragmatic breathing (Almendro and López 2016 ; Moñivas et al 2012 ; López 2016 ), the origin of which is Zen meditation (Austin 1999 ). The design of the training program was based on the one applied in the psychotherapeutic context of the Oxígeme Process (Almendro 2012 ; Almendro and López 2016 ). This protocol includes the practice of MM as applied in MBSR programs (Kabat-Zinn 1984 ), but differs from these in that it does not include other therapeutic practices (body scan, physical relaxation, stress reduction talks, etc.…”

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Short mindfulness meditation training: does it really reduce perceived stress?

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To study whether an 8-week mindfulness meditation training program truly reduces perceived stress without designing a stress reduction program. An experimental study was performed in which we studied the effects of 8 weeks of MM training on attention and awareness, as measured by the MAAS (mindfulness attention awareness scale) and perceived stress, as measured by the PSQ (perceived stress questionnaire), in 80 volunteers from the general public recruited by email from university centers. An increase in the individual’s dispositional capacity to be attentive and aware of the experience of the present moment in everyday life was observed in the experimental group versus the control group; F (2, 156) = 14.30, p = .000, η2 partial = .155. Perceived stress showed no significant differences between groups in: social acceptance; F (2, 156) = 2.30, p = .103, overload; F (2, 156) = 2.32, p = .101, irritability, tension and fatigue; F (2, 156) = 2.27, p = .106, energy and joy; F (2, 156) = 2.79, p = .065. MM practice for 8 weeks of training increases the individual’s dispositional capacity to be attentive and aware of the experience of the present moment in everyday life but may not reduce perceived stress.

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Short mindfulness meditation training: does it really reduce perceived stress?

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“…Mindfulness interventions for addiction tend to be multi-week protocols (approximately 8 weeks) usually delivered in a group therapy format (Bowen, Chawla & Marlatt, 2010). In Spain, the Oxígeme process created and directed by clinical psychologist Manuel Almendro uses a combination of meditation-mindfulness processes, psychotherapy and TAM to treat psychoneurotic diseases, somatic discomforts and addictions (Almendro & López, 2016). Oxigeme's clinical framework lies in complex and open systems and nonlinear dynamical systems (NLDS).…”

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“…Meditation offers the chance for some Cultura y Droga, 25, (29), enero-junio 2020, 41-62 ISSN: 0122-8455 (Impreso) ISSN: 2590-7840 (En línea) exceptional states of consciousness to appear, when opening up to the emergence provided by silence. Resolving the divorce from the inner world and facing the challenge of meditation is considered necessary to be able to understand and face the disorder (Almendro & López, 2016).…”

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Therapeutic potential of spirituality and mystical experiences in the treatment of substance use disorders.

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Mabit²,

Politi³

2020

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Objective. This article aims to give an overview on the role of spirituality, faith and mystical experiences in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) by presenting the case of the therapeutic community Takiwasi, where psychoactive plants are used, and by considering other Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies that are derived from or have connection with religious or spiritual practices. Methodology. The research has been based on the review of scientific and grey literature and on an interview performed with the president and founder of Takiwasi. Results and discussion. Synergism between Christian and Amazonian spirituality appears relevant within the Takiwasi protocol. The use of CAM including Mindfulness, Holotropic Breathwork and Yoga emerge from the literature. Conclusions. Clinical experience show that spirituality is a key factor to be taken into account when considering addiction treatment and several CAM practices with spiritual connotations show promising potential for the treatment of SUDs.

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“…She is involved in research activities related mainly with meditative and expanded states of consciousness. Her PhD dissertation (López, 2016) used a neurophenomenological approach combining EEG and the design of an instrument to measure mindfulness states, and applied it to investigate ventral breathing in hara (VBH), a meditative practice designed by Dr. Manuel Almendro (Almendro & López, 2016), director of OXIGEME. She also holds a Ph.D. in transportation engineering, a field in which she has researched following social sciences methodologies.…”

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