What it is
A family of practices for working with attention, sensation and thought.
Why people explore it
Community experienceStress, sleep, emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Reported benefits
Community experienceAccessible, free, portable, and compounding over time.
What the evidence says
Current evidenceOne of the most studied contemplative practices, with modest but consistent effects on stress and anxiety measures.
Limitations
Current evidenceSlow. Rarely dramatic. Requires consistency.
Risks and cautions
Intensive retreat practice can surface difficult material for some people.
This page is educational. It is not a protocol, a dose recommendation, or a suggestion to obtain any controlled substance.
