In the literature, the term “mind-b

In the literature, the term “mind-body therapy” encompasses a broad array of techniques, for which no defined nomenclature exists. This complexity, together with the diversity of methodologies used to apply these interventions, significantly complicates meta-analysis of medical evidence. Mind-body therapies include yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR),hypnotherapy, biofeedback and guided imagery (Figure 1). As evidenced by a growing body of medical literature, these techniques are commonly used as complementary therapies to treat a range of pathologies, including chronic pain, cancer, psychiatric, digestive and cardiovascular disorders