Travis F, Melzer A, Scharf D. Effects of Maharishi Light Technology with Gems: A random-assignment, placebo-controlled, blinded pilot study.
SAGE Open Med 2020;
8:2050312120918272. [PMID:
32435483 PMCID:
PMC7222645 DOI:
10.1177/2050312120918272]
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Abstract
Objectives
This blinded random-assignment, placebo-controlled pilot study investigated the effects of Maharishi Light Technology with Gems on three self-report measures: a questionnaire with a 5-point Likert-type scale, the Profile of Mood States (POMS), and an open-ended question. This pilot is the beginning of a research program to test the effects of this therapy.
Methods
In total, 18 meditating subjects received two treatments on consecutive days, randomly either Maharishi Light Technology or placebo, then 2 weeks rest, and then the other treatment on consecutive days.
Results
In comparison to placebo treatments, Maharishi Light Technology treatments were (1) rated as being significantly more settled, (2) higher on the Positive Self-Esteem subscale of the POMS and (3) described by the terms: healing, wholeness, and bliss.
Conclusion
These treatments lead to significant improvements on self-report measures. Future research could assess their effects across both meditating and nonmeditating populations, using physiological measures to probe possible mechanisms of the effects.
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