The 2nd Edition: Mindfulness-Based Practice for Health Benefits

Dear Colleagues, 

Mindfulness-based practices (MBPs) are characterized by mental concentration, spiritual training, and breathing techniques integrated with or without slowing/relaxed bodily movements. These traditional Eastern training methods have become popular in recent years and include meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, relaxation, yoga, Tai Chi, Baduanjin Qigong, Wuqinxi Qigong, pilates, mindfulness-based stress reduction programs, and stress management and resiliency training. The growing body of evidence indicates that MBPs not only help practitioners gain both physical and mental benefits but also contribute to enhancing athletic performance. Some of these research findings have been published in prestigious academic journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, British Medical Journal, Archives of Internal Medicine, and JAMA. To further understand the effects of MBPs on the human body, well-being, and functioning, more evidence-based research is needed. Thus, we have the privilege of inviting you to submit your unpublished work in the form of a systematic review of existing literature, meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, or research article with sound scientific methods and innovative statistical analyses. 

Prof. Dr. Liye Zou
Dr. Chunxiao Li
Dr. Kevin Ka Shing Chan
Guest Editors

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