Inside Medicine with Private Medical The Neuroscience of Meditation, Attention, and Consciousness
Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Jay Sanguinetti discusses gaining control over brain states through meditation, the correlation between brainwaves and mental states, and the benefits of meditating anywhere. The podcast explores the impact of meditation on attention control, alleviating suffering through meditation, the complexity of consciousness, and integrating meditation with psychedelics.
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EEG and Brain States
- EEGs measure electrical brainwave patterns, like ripples in a pool caused by pebbles.
- Sanguinetti's lab studies these patterns during meditation to understand brain states.
Meditation and Brain Control
- Regular meditators gain more control over their brain states and attention.
- More meditation experience leads to greater consistency in controlling brain states, but there's no magic amount.
Defining Meditation
- Meditation involves focusing attention with openness and non-attachment, not just concentration.
- It includes concentrating, processing sensory information, and practicing equanimity (letting go).