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File110 - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-110
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
110 - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation
Researcher(s): Jennifer Penberthy, Marieta Pehlivanova, Elizabeth Hanchak, Leslie Hubbard
Institution(s): Division of Perceptual Studies - DOPS, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Language: eng
Author:
Penberthy, J. K.
Secondary author(s):
Pehlivanova, M., Hanchak, E., Hubbard, L.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Meditation / Psi / Mindfulness / Parapsychology
DocumentThe impact of meditation versus exercise on psychological characteristics, paranormal experiences, and beliefs: Randomized trial2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-110
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
110 - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation
Researcher(s): Jennifer Penberthy, Marieta Pehlivanova, Elizabeth Hanchak, Leslie Hubbard
Institution(s): Division of Perceptual Studies - DOPS, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Language: eng
Author:
Penberthy, J. K.
Secondary author(s):
Pehlivanova, M., Hanchak, E., Hubbard, L.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Meditation / Psi / Mindfulness / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-110.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
The impact of meditation versus exercise on psychological characteristics, paranormal experiences, and beliefs: Randomized trial
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://www.journalofscientificexploration.org/index.php/jse/article/view/2849
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Background:
Research indicates that meditation increases mindfulness and paranormal experiences of precognition, telepathy, clairvoyance, and synchronicities. There is limited knowledge about the prevalence or impact of these experiences on meditators and the general population.
Aims:
To compare self-reported well-being, mindfulness, connectedness, personality, paranormal experiences, beliefs, and performance on psi tasks in a meditation group versus an exercise control group.
Method:
This is a randomized trial that explored changes, including well-being, mindfulness, connectedness, psi, extraordinary experiences, beliefs, and ability to impact a random number generator in the participants, comparing a meditation vs. exercise control group. We collected data at baseline, “Mid” or halfway through the intervention (week 4), post 1, which is at the end of intervention (week 9), and post 2, which is two months post-intervention. Data was collected securely online with IRB approval.
Results:
Data from 72 participants (N=45 meditation/N=27 exercise) demonstrated improvement in some well-being measures (anxiety and general health). The study examined the effects of meditation versus exercise on various psychosocial measures and paranormal experiences. The meditation group displayed higher scores in openness and extroversion compared to the exercise group, which was unexpected and required further investigation. The meditation cohort also reported more paranormal experiences, with about half of them considering these experiences important or meaningful. However, the experiment exploring psychic abilities did not yield significant results. While the study had limitations, such as a predominantly non-diverse sample, it adds to the existing body of evidence linking meditation and exercise to positive psychosocial outcomes.
Conclusions:
The randomly selected meditation naïve cohort trained in brief structured meditation demonstrated increases over time in mindfulness, connectedness, extraversion, and paranormal experiences and beliefs compared to an exercise cohort. Performance on the psi tasks did not improve in either group over time, and these tasks may not be sensitive enough to detect significant changes.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Penberthy, J. K.
Secondary author(s):
Garcia Claro, H., Kalelioglu, T., Centeno, C., Ladoni, A., Ragone, E., Rowley, C., Hanchak, E.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Penberthy, J. K., Claro, H. G., Kalelioglu, T., Centeno, C., Ladoni, A., Ragone, E., Rowley, C., & Hanchak, E. (2024). Impact of Meditation Versus Exercise on Psychological Characteristics, Paranormal Experiences, and Beliefs: Randomized Trial. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 38(1), 28-40. https://doi.org/10.31275/20242849
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Meditation / Mindfulness / Paranormal experiences / Psi beliefs / Training programs

The impact of meditation versus exercise on psychological characteristics, paranormal experiences, and beliefs: Randomized trial

The impact of meditation versus exercise on psychological characteristics, paranormal experiences, and beliefs: Randomized trial
DocumentFinal report - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation2022

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-110
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
110 - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation
Researcher(s): Jennifer Penberthy, Marieta Pehlivanova, Elizabeth Hanchak, Leslie Hubbard
Institution(s): Division of Perceptual Studies - DOPS, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Language: eng
Author:
Penberthy, J. K.
Secondary author(s):
Pehlivanova, M., Hanchak, E., Hubbard, L.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Meditation / Psi / Mindfulness / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-110.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation
Publication year: 2022
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
Some research indicates that meditation increases mindfulness as well as paranormal experiences of precognition, telepathy, clairvoyance, and synchronicities. There is limited knowledge about the prevalence or impact of these experiences in meditators and the general population.
Aims
To explore self-reported wellbeing, mindfulness, connectedness, personality, paranormal experiences, beliefs, and performance on psi task in a meditation group versus an exercise control group to compare significant differences.
Method
We explored changes, including wellbeing, mindfulness, connectedness, psi, and extraordinary experiences, beliefs, and ability to impact a random number generator in those enrolled in randomized trial comparing a meditation vs exercise and the impact of such experiences or abilities. We collected data securely online with IRB approval.
Results
Data from 72 participants (N=45 meditation/N=27 exercise) demonstrated significant improvement in wellbeing for both. The meditation cohort endorsed significantly increased mindfulness, extroversion, connectedness, and reported paranormal experiences over time. Although no significant differences in psi ability as measured via a random number generator deviation score were observed, there were trends indicating variance and drift in cumulative deviations when compared to the exercise cohort.
Conclusions
The randomly selected meditation naïve cohort trained in brief structured meditation did demonstrate significant increases over time in mindfulness, connectedness, extraversion, and paranormal experiences and beliefs compared to an active control exercise cohort. Performance on the psi tasks did not improve in either group over time and these tasks may not be sensitive enough to detect significant changes.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Penberthy, J. K.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Penberthy, J. K. (2022). Final report - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Assessment / Psi ability

Final report - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation

Final report - A randomized trial: Extraordinary experiences and performance on psi tasks related to meditation