Chapter
The Importance of Interoception in Meditation
32:05 - 43:38 (11:33)
While many people start their meditation practice with increased focus on their interoceptive awareness, it's important to find a balance and not become too focused on bodily sensations to avoid being intrusive in daily activities. Some people may benefit from practicing more exteroceptive awareness meditation techniques such as walking meditation.
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Dr. Huberman explains the different types of perception and how we can direct our attention towards a meditative experience.
32:05 - 35:05 (03:00)
Summary
Dr. Huberman explains the different types of perception and how we can direct our attention towards a meditative experience.
ChapterThe Importance of Interoception in Meditation
EpisodeHow Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
PodcastHuberman Lab
Having awareness of one's own interoceptive sensations, such as heartbeat and breath, is essential in meditation.
35:05 - 42:11 (07:05)
Summary
Having awareness of one's own interoceptive sensations, such as heartbeat and breath, is essential in meditation. However, some may benefit from a more external focus in practices like walking meditation.
ChapterThe Importance of Interoception in Meditation
EpisodeHow Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
PodcastHuberman Lab
Find out how meditation can help those with social anxiety move from a state of interoceptive awareness to exteroceptive awareness and function better in social situations.
42:11 - 43:38 (01:27)
Summary
Find out how meditation can help those with social anxiety move from a state of interoceptive awareness to exteroceptive awareness and function better in social situations.