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The Link Between Meditation and Brain Structure
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16:07 - 24:45 (08:37)

Studies have shown that the brain is not fixed and meditation can alter brain structure by thickening certain pathways, making a more efficient and connected brain.

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The mind and brain are still active during sleep, and even in a damaged brain after a coma.
16:07 - 19:01 (02:54)
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Brain Science
Summary

The mind and brain are still active during sleep, and even in a damaged brain after a coma. This continuous stream of consciousness can be overwhelming, but it is impossible to escape completely.

Chapter
The Link Between Meditation and Brain Structure
Episode
#318 - Steven Laureys - The Neuroscience Of Meditation
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Meditation has been shown to change the brain through neuroplasticity, as seen in Buddhist monks who displayed increased connectivity and efficiency in their brain pathways.
19:01 - 22:14 (03:12)
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Meditation
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Meditation has been shown to change the brain through neuroplasticity, as seen in Buddhist monks who displayed increased connectivity and efficiency in their brain pathways. By training attention networks, individuals may see thicker and stronger areas of the brain, resulting in more efficient thinking.

Chapter
The Link Between Meditation and Brain Structure
Episode
#318 - Steven Laureys - The Neuroscience Of Meditation
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker suggests that we often demand too much of ourselves and others, making it difficult to find time to meditate.
22:14 - 24:45 (02:30)
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Meditation
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The speaker suggests that we often demand too much of ourselves and others, making it difficult to find time to meditate. However, taking a pause and refocusing can be done in small moments throughout the day, and doesn't require a lifestyle change like that of a Buddhist monk.

Chapter
The Link Between Meditation and Brain Structure
Episode
#318 - Steven Laureys - The Neuroscience Of Meditation
Podcast
Modern Wisdom