Modern Wisdom

#318 - Steven Laureys - The Neuroscience Of Meditation

May 8, 2021

Steven Laureys, a leading neurologist and researcher in consciousness, shares fascinating insights into the neuroscience of meditation. He discusses how consistent meditation leads to structural changes in the brain and enhances emotional resilience. Listeners will learn about the transformative power of mindfulness, the neurological underpinnings of happiness, and lessons from the happiest man alive. Laureys also explores the synergy between meditation and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of personalized mindfulness practices for improved mental health.

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Consistent meditation practice leads to structural changes in the brain, improving attentional control and emotional regulation.

Meditation enhances happiness by fostering the observation and acceptance of internal thoughts and emotions.

Exploring altered states of consciousness like meditation allows researchers to gain valuable insights into human consciousness and its relation to brain activity.

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Structural changes in the brain after consistent meditation practice

Consistent meditation practice leads to structural changes in the brain, such as an increase in grey matter volume and stronger connectivity between different brain regions. These changes can be observed through brain scans and are associated with improved attentional control and emotional regulation.

Intro

5min

Exploring Neuroscience Through the Lens of Meditation

2min

Finding Peace Through Mindfulness

4min

Meditation, Resilience, and Emotional Education

29min

Exploring Happiness and Consciousness

14min

Exploring Mindfulness Through Sensory Awareness

3min

Awakening Sensory Awareness Through Meditation

6min

Steven Laureys is a neurologist, Professor of Neurology & Director at Coma Science Group and an author.

Meditation and mindfulness practise has gained a lot of popularity over the last few decades. But the effects are inherently difficult to observe because they're internal, thankfully Steven is one of the leading clinicians and researchers in the field of neurology and has scanned the brains of some of the world's heavyweight meditators.

Expect to learn what structural changes occur in the brain after consistent meditation practise, why meditation impacts happiness, what Steven learned from "the happiest man alive", what neuroscience can tell us about happiness from deep sea divers and much more...

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