Impact of heartfulness meditation on psychophysiological parameters among medical students.
Anupama Gupta, Suniti Pandey, Rajeshwari Hegde, Tambe J J
Bioinformation December 15, 2025 DOI: 10.6026/973206300214643 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA single 20-25-minute Heartfulness meditation session with yogic transmission produced immediate physiological and psychological benefits for first-year MBBS students. Nearly 90% of students experienced deep relaxation, and pulse and respiratory rates showed significant reductions. The study was conducted across five cohorts at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, in response to the Indian National Medical Commission's integration of yoga and meditation into the Foundation Course to promote resilience and holistic growth during the stressful transition from school to medical college.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Cross-sectional observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | First-year MBBS students at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur |
| Intervention | Heartfulness meditation session with yogic transmission |
| Dose | single 20-25-minute session |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key finding | A single Heartfulness meditation session led to deep relaxation in nearly 90% of students and significant reductions in pulse and respiratory rates. |
Abstract
The shift from school to medical college is a demanding phase, during which many first-year MBBS students encounter stress, emotional strain and physiological imbalance that can hinder academic performance and personal well-being. In response, the Indian National Medical Commission has integrated yoga and meditation practices into the Foundation Course under the Competency-Based Medical Education framework to promote resilience and holistic growth. Hence, a cross-sectional observational study was conducted at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, across five student cohorts, where participants engaged in a single 20-25-minute Heartfulness meditation session with yogic transmission. Following the intervention, nearly 90% of students experienced deep relaxation and statistically significant reductions (p < 0.001) in pulse and respiratory rates were observed, indicating immediate physiological and psychological benefits.