In his study of transcendental meditation, Benson found that meditation leads to

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Benson's study found that meditation leads to a "relaxation response," which is a state of deep physical relaxation that counteracts the stress response. While spiritual awakening and expanded consciousness may be potential benefits of meditation, Benson's specific findings relate to the physiological effects of the practice. Hypnagogic states (the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep) may be affected by meditation, but the study did not focus on this aspect.

In His Study of Transcendental Meditation, Benson Found That Meditation