The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if a subtle energy transmission and Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness Practice works to improve mitochondrial DNA. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness practice improve mitochondrial DNA content in peripheral blood leucocytes in adults? * Will this improvement of mitochondrial DNA content in peripheral blood leucocytes be statistically significant? Researchers will compare the values of mitochondrial DNA content in peripheral blood leucocytes at beginning of the mindfulness practices to the values at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months of practice group.
Participants will:
* have blood samples will drawn at accredited institutions and analyzed for Mitochondrial DNA content in Leucocytes upon entry into the study - Baseline time point; at 3-months time point, at six-months time point and at twelve-months time point. * All participants will complete the set of 3 questionnaires upon entry into the study - Baseline time point; at 3-months time point, at six-months time point and at twelve-months time point. * Practice the Mindfulness with Tao Calligraphy minimum 30 minutes daily.
Age 19 and over
Willingness and ability to comply with data collection requirements
Submission of required documentation before entering the study, including informed consent and consent to release of information
Healthy or Ill, with the exception of genetic illnesses and cancer (for which treatments could negatively impact measurement) and serious mental disorders (e.g. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis),
Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria
Bipolar disorders, other serious mental disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, psychosis), genetic illnesses (primarily affected chromosomes), and cancer (treatment could negatively impact telomere during research period)
inability to sign consent and follow instructions
Unwillingness to participate in data gathering