PSY 36 - Psychology of Meditation and Mindfulness
- Recent Professors
- Linda E. Johnson
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Spring 2026
- Class Size
- 25 students
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of PSY 36
- Transfers To
- CSUCSU GE Area E
- Description
- This course is an introduction to the psychological principles of mindfulness and meditation. Students will explore the psychology of meditation, including major theories and forms of meditation from ancient Eastern traditions to contemporary Western research on the benefits of meditation. Emphasis will be on understanding the mechanics of human physical, mental and emotional systems and how developing meta-cognition can ease stress.