Study finds Zen meditation alleviates pain

Zen meditation a centuries-old practice that can provide mental, physical and emotional balance may reduce pain according to Université de Montréal researchers. A new study in the January edition of Psychosomatic Medicine reports that Zen meditators experienced an 18 percent reduction in pain intensity -- both in and out of a meditative state compared to non-meditators. Joshua A. Grant, a doctoral student in the Department of Physiology, co-authored the paper with Pierre Rainville, a professor and researcher at the Université de Montréal. The main goal of their study was to examine whether trained meditators perceived pain differently than non-meditators.

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[LauraWellness]

I have been meditating for 30+ years and recently found the use of a traditional meditation cushion makes it 100% easier to remain comfortable while sitting for long periods of time. Meditation can help many aspects of your life. See my website for more info on cushions. Peace

[ContinuumXT]

I have been to a retreat where when you sat down for a long period of time becomes painful. But if you can let go and relax, you can sit still for a very long time.

Also reminds me of yoga. Very cool this. I heard there are many studies going on about meditation.

[latenightcinema]

Truly amazing info!