Topographic EEG mapping of the relaxation response

Author(s): Benson, H., Friedman, R.

Journal/Book: Biofeedback Self-Regul. 1996; 21: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013. Plenum Publ Corp. 121-129.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the central nervous system effects of the relaxation response (RR) in novice subjects using a controlled within- subjects design and topographic EEG mapping as the dependent measure. Twenty subjects listened to a RR and control audiotape presented in a counterbalanced order while EEG was recorded from 14 scalp locations. The RR condition produced greater (p < .0164) reductions in frontal EEG beta activity relative to the control condition. No significant differences were observed for any other frequency band or scalp region. These findings suggest that elicitation of the RR produces significant reductions in cortical activation in anterior brain regions in novice subjects.

Note: Article GD Jacobs, Harvard Univ, New England Deaconess Hosp, Sch Med, Mind Body Med Inst, 110 Francis St, Suite 1A, Boston, MA 02215 USA

Keyword(s): relaxation response; topographic EEG mapping; central nervous system; peripheral nervous system; anterior cortex; MEDITATION; INSOMNIA

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