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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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- Regular meditators gain more control over their brain states with time through EEG tracking.
- Meditation involves attention skills like concentration, sensory processing, and equanimity for holistic well-being.
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Understanding Brain States Through EEG Measurements
Electroencephalography (EEG) is used to measure brain electrical patterns during meditation. Different brain states are associated with specific frequencies like alpha, theta, and delta waves. Advanced processing allows for tracking millisecond-by-millisecond brain states during meditation, showing that regular meditators gain more control over their brain states over time.
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