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...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.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (60971096)National Basic Research Development Program of China (973 Program,2012CB518200)
文摘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.