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Demographic Data for All Three Groups (Means ± SD)
| Nonmeditators | Kundalini | Tibetan Buddhist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 4 M:13 F | 5 M:12 F | 7 M:6 F |
| Age (years) | 50.6 ± 9.6 | 52.1 ± 8.6 | 48.8 ± 10.1 |
| Body mass index | 24.8 ± 5.1 | 24.0 ± 5.2 | 22.3 ± 3.3 |
| Meditation practice (years) | 0 ± 0 | 29.3 ± 6.4 | 24.7 ± 8.4 |
| Cumulative meditation practice (hours) | 0 ± 0 | 17,660 ± 9128 | 24,903 ± 14,270 |
