The concept of mindfulness is based on Vipassana, a Buddhist meditation technique. The
present study examines the physiological indices of attention and autonomic regulation in
experienced Vipassana meditators to test the claim that mindfulness is an effective
therapeutic tool due to its effects on increasing awareness of present experience and
emotional self-regulation. Ten male experienced Vipassana meditators underwent two
assessment sessions, one where they practiced Vipassana meditation and another where …