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. 2011 Dec 3;27(6):383–388. doi: 10.1007/s12264-011-1141-2

Mechanism of Integrative Body-Mind Training

整体身心调节法的机理

Yi-Yuan Tang 1,
PMCID: PMC5560383  PMID: 22108815

Abstract

Integrative Body-Mind Training (IBMT) originates from ancient Eastern tradition. The method stresses no effort to control thoughts, but instead a state of restful alertness that allows a high degree of awareness of the body, breathing, and external instructions. A series of studies indicates that IBMT improves attention and self-regulation through interaction between the central (brain) and the autonomic (body) nervous systems. The present review mainly summarizes the recent results of IBMT studies and proposes how it changes the state of brain and body to lead to positive outcomes. Future directions in this field are also discussed.

Keywords: Integrative Body-Mind Training, neuroplasticity, autonomic nervous system, central nervous system

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