Mental Functioning

Increased brain coherence
International Journal of Neuroscience (116: 1519–1538, 2006)

Increased use of brain reserves
Human Physiology (25: 171–180, 1999)

Increased creativity
Journal of Creative Behavior (13(3): 169–180, 1979)

Broader comprehension and improved ability to focus
Perceptual and Motor Skills (39: 1031–1034, 1974)

Increased self-development
Journal of Social Behavior and Personality (17(1): 93–121, 2005)

Mental Well-Being

Increased calmness
Physiology & Behavior (35: 591–595, 1985)

Increased self-actualization
Journal of Social Behavior and Personality (6: 189–248, 1991)

Increased strength of self-concept
British Journal of Psychology (73: 57–68, 1982)

Decreased anxiety
Journal of Clinical Psychology (45: 957–974, 1989)

Decreased depression
Journal of Counseling and Development (64: 212–215, 1985)

Physiological Health

Improved health in university students
Journal of Instructional Psychology (22: 308–319, 1995)

Physiological indicators of deep rest
American Psychologist (42: 879–881, 1987)

Reduced illness and medical expenditures
American Journal of Managed Care (3: 135–144, 1997)

Reduction of high blood pressure
Hypertension (26: 820–827, 1995)

Workplace

Improved job performance
Academy of Management Journal (17: 362–368, 1974)

Increased job satisfaction
Academy of Management Journal (17: 362–368, 1974)

Benefits to Society

Reduced violent crime in Washington
Social Indicators Research (47: 153–201, 1999)

Reduced war deaths
Journal of Conflict Resolution (32: 776–812, 1988)
Journal of Conflict Resolution (34: 756–768, 1990)

Reduced crime in Washington
Journal of Mind and Behavior (9: 457–486, 1989)

Reduced crime in U.S. Cities
Journal of Mind and Behavior (9: 457–486, 1989)

Reduced violent crime
Journal of Mind and Behavior (8: 67–104, 1987)