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March 3, 2026Frontiers in Psychology0 citationsOpen Access

Using chills-inducing music to augment self-transcendence, emotional breakthrough, and psychological insight during mindfulness and loving kindness meditation

LCLeonardo Christov-MooreFSFélix SchoellerDélégation Paris 5MGMathilda Von Guttenberg

Key Points

  • Chills-inducing music enhances self-transcendence and emotional breakthroughs during meditation, promoting deeper insights.
  • The study indicates that integrating music into mindfulness practices can amplify positive psychological outcomes.
  • Observational analysis of guided contemplative interventions shows that music does not detract from intended meditative effects.
  • This approach may provide new pathways for enhancing emotional well-being and fostering prosocial behaviors.

Abstract

Chills augmentation appears a viable method for enhancing the immersiveness, salience, and downstream positive impact of guided contemplative interventions, without interfering with the intended outcome. This work can further our understanding of and access to non-ordinary experiences that beget salutogenic, prosocial outcomes.

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Christov-Moore et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7664ebadf0bb9e87dc7e8https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1589132
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