Meditation Is Not Risk-Free for Everyone

Meditation is often presented as universally safe. Research suggests a more nuanced picture.

A growing body of work emphasizes the importance of acknowledging potential adverse effects.

What the Research Shows

A key paper by Britton and colleagues outlines meditation-related challenges and adverse effects.

Link to the paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35174010/

Reported effects include:

• Increased anxiety in some individuals
• Emotional overwhelm
• Dissociation in rare cases

These effects are uncommon but real.

Why Context and Intensity Matter

Adverse effects are more likely when:

• Practice is very intensive
• Guidance is rigid or dogmatic
• Individual differences are ignored

This reinforces the importance of flexibility and personalization.

How intuno Handles Safety Responsibly

intuno is designed with safety in mind:

• No extreme practices
• No pressure for intensity
• Emphasis on choice and adaptability

Meditation is framed as supportive, not corrective.