Exploring EEG biomarkers in meditation, yoga, and mantra practices: a review of neural correlates and methodologies
Neural Computing and Applications March 5, 2026 Daisy Das, Nabamita Deb
This review systematically links EEG oscillations to relaxation achieved through mantras, yoga, and meditation. It defines EEG activity and examines individual brainwave bands associated with relaxation, while identifying gaps in the existing EEG literature. The work integrates traditional healing practices with modern EEG research, offering a comprehensive overview of methodologies, analysis techniques, and potential applications for understanding relaxation and well-being. It also highlights the relationship between mantras and EEG parameters, along with classification techniques, preprocessing steps, relaxation features, and accuracy outcomes used in EEG studies.