The hypometabolic state observed during meditation is qualitatively and quantitatively different from simple rest or sleep and may play a role in preventing stress-related hypertension or cardiovascular disease, according to Young and Taylor (1998) and Cahn and Polich (2006).

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  Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART)

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