Subjects
were measured for changes in breathing rate during the practice of
the Transcendental Meditation technique. Breath rate fell from about
14 breaths per minute to about 11 breaths per minute, indicating the
Transcendental Meditation technique produces a state of rest and
relaxation. The change in breath rate is natural, effortless, and
comfortable.
A wakeful
hypometabolic physiologic state, American Journal of Physiology
22: 795-799, 1971.