How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations | Episode 96
Main Takeaways
- The benefits of meditation last beyond the actual practice itself.
- Different meditation practices have a specific focus or goal.
- Meditation practices can dial up or down particular areas of the brain.
- The left dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex can control bodily senses and interpret emotions, bodily signals, and make decisions accordingly.
- Conscious adjustment of acuity of attention is possible because of the ability to engage the left prefrontal cortex.
- The “third eye” is the prefrontal cortex, not the pineal gland as once thought.
- The anterior cingulate cortex interprets bodily signals and gets input from various parts of the body.
- The brain tissue does not have sensory neurons.
- Mindfulness is being present in our bodily sensations, breathing, and thoughts in the moment.
- Meditation practice trains you for interoceptive practice, and there are different types of meditation practices to choose from.
