Sahaja Yoga meditation has measurable medical benefits when the state of mental silence is achieved. Research presented by Professor Katya Rubia, a leading cognitive neuroscientist at King’s College London, shows that Sahaja Yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping the body relax and reduce stress.

In the brain, this meditation increases activity in regions linked to attention, emotional balance, and positive mood. Clinical studies indicate improvements in both physical and mental health, suggesting meditation can support illness prevention and even assist in recovery.

The key finding is clear: Only meditation practices that lead to genuine thoughtless awareness produce these health benefits. Techniques that do not reach this state do not show the same scientific outcomes.

Professor Rubia’s wider research includes ADHD, autism, OCD, and impulse‑control disorders, using tools such as fMRI and neurofeedback. She has published over 130 scientific papers.