Adventures in Awareness The neuroscience supporting spiritual awakening - Dr. Shamil Chandaria
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Jun 6, 2025 
Dr. Shamil Chandaria, a Senior Research Fellow at Oxford, intertwines the worlds of neuroscience and spirituality through his extensive research on consciousness and meditation. He shares insights on how ancient practices, like breathing techniques, can modernize our understanding of emotional well-being. The discussion highlights meditation's role in reshaping our perception of reality and reducing suffering. Dr. Chandaria emphasizes the delicate balance between scientific advancement and spiritual wisdom, demonstrating how both can enhance personal transformation.
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Mindful Awareness Reduces Suffering
- Recognize mental proliferation to reduce suffering by breaking the grip of negative thoughts.
- Become aware of arising emotions and physiological responses without over-identifying with them.
Go Game Illuminates Mind-Body Link
- Playing Go illustrates how knowing something is "just a game" doesn't prevent physiological responses like excitement or stress.
- This shows how deeply our body reacts, even to experiences we intellectually understand as constructed.
Breathwork Balances Nervous System
- Use breathwork techniques like alternate nostril breathing to balance parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.
- This induces relaxed alertness ideal for meditation by modulating physiological arousal through breathing.
