Functional Connectivity of Prefrontal Cortex in Various Meditation Techniques - A Mini-Review.

Meditation is a practice of concentration and relaxation. In philosophical terms, it is a process of gaining self-consciousness. Although there is diversity in meditation (Mindfulness, compassion, transcendental, and focused attention meditation), interventions show that meditation practices improve prefrontal cortex (PFC) functions like cognition, self-awareness, attention, and memory and reduce psychological symptoms.

Effect of integrated yoga on anti-psychotic induced side effects and cognitive functions in patients suffering from schizophrenia.

Background Twenty one (12 females) subjects, diagnosed with schizophrenia by a psychiatrist using ICD-10, in the ages 52.87 + 9.5 years and suffering since 24.