Is there reputable research to support the benefits of meditation?
Yes, A LOT. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, first documented the physiological benefits of meditation almost thirty years, ago and since that time his findings have been repeatedly affirmed (see Resources for links to specific studies.) In 1997 a panel convened by the National Institutes of Health recommended all medical and nursing students be taught techniques such as meditation. Following this, Congress approved $50 million for the Institute to expand mind-body research and training for health professionals. Research has also been conducted by management organizations such as the Academy of Management.
