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Mantra meditation may help athletes regulate attention, cope with fatigue and psychological stress, and support psychological well-being in sport contexts.

This scoping review of six studies found that athletes reported using mantra meditation to regulate attention, maintain pace or rhythm, cope with fatigue and psychological stress, and support spiritual meaning and mental well-being. The limited number of studies highlights the early stage of research, with no quantitative effect sizes reported.

Last updated: Jul 19, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score32/100
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Mantra meditation in sport: a scoping review of its use as a mental training and coping strategy for psychological well-being.

observational

Liu S, Noh Y, Kim J · Australian journal of psychology (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: N/A
Intervention: Mantra meditation as a mental training or coping strategy in sport
Outcome: Attention regulation, pace/rhythm maintenance, fatigue coping, psychological stress reduction, psychological well-being
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Athletes across different sport contexts (training and competition)

Result:

PubMed: 42453487DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2700236

Mechanism Graph

Athlete engages in mantra repetition
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Mantra directs attentional focus
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Reduces distraction and psychological stress
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Supports mental well-being and coping

Limitations

  • ⚠Only six studies were included, indicating very limited evidence
  • ⚠No empirical intervention or controlled trials were reviewed; findings are based on descriptive reports
  • ⚠The review did not assess study quality or risk of bias

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mantra meditation in sport?▼

Mantra meditation involves repeating a word or phrase to focus attention, and in sport it is used as a mental training or coping strategy to regulate attention, manage fatigue, and reduce stress.

How many studies were included in this review?▼

Six studies were included after a systematic screening of over 17,000 articles.

Is mantra meditation effective for athletes?▼

Preliminary reports suggest athletes find it helpful for attention and coping, but the evidence is too limited to confirm effectiveness.

What are the main limitations of this research?▼

The main limitations are the very small number of studies, lack of controlled trials, and absence of quantitative effect size data.

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References

  1. 1.Liu S, Noh Y, Kim J. "Mantra meditation in sport: a scoping review of its use as a mental training and coping strategy for psychological well-being.." Australian journal of psychology, 2026. PMID: 42453487 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2700236
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