sciencenewsden.com — People who meditate grow bigger brains than those who don't. Brain scans reveal that experienced meditators boasted increased thickness in parts of the brain that deal with attention and processing sensory input.
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brandonkingMay 13, 2006
From the study Discussion section:"Additional studies suggest that relaxation facilitates the learning-based process that underlies such cortical plasticity."It could jsut be that meditation helps you cope with stress better, so the effects of aging are lessened if done over a long period of time.
antronMay 13, 2006
So basically meditation gives you encephalitis?
muttonMay 13, 2006
I guess my point is a lot of activities increase your brain size, these studies seem kinda silly.
rohiMay 13, 2006
While it's hard in the western world to make time for things that don't fit into our fast food culture, describing meditators as "educated" or "rich" is inaccurate. And most wouldn't consider meditation "leisure time". This is because the vast majority of meditators are Buddhists in what we would consider 'extreme poverty' in places like Nepal, Burma, Thailand, etc..
fumanchuMay 13, 2006
Good link, since this article/study specifically used only people doing vipassana. [Or so I read it: it was not as detailed an article as I'd like.]Thanks.
quasipalmMay 14, 2006
@hoekenThe point is they were already meditating before the study. A better study design would be to have two groups, neither of which had mediated, and have one of them mediate and see if their brain grows. Of course, this type of a study would take longer to administer.
smoothlyDec 5, 2006
meditation is about mind discipline. the more you do physical training, difficult tasks become effortless. so too with mental training. if you can still your mind, you can also still your tongue see: <a class="user" href="http://digg.com/health/Yoga_Meditation_Podcast_HowTo_Architect_Your_Life_With_Mantras">http://digg.com/health/Yoga_Meditation_Podcast_HowTo_Architect_Your_Life_With_Mantras</a>
alexcequeaSep 19, 2007
At my university(mum.edu), everyone is taught Transcendental Meditation when they arrive. Most of the research out there about the benefits of meditation are done at our university, so basically we're like enlightened lab rats. I do it because it gives me clarity and focus, plus I feel awesome. Nevertheless, scientific research should always be scrutinized and investigated, even scientists can get caught up in their own beliefs and experiences. Support the Public Meditation Project! <a class="user" href="http://PublicMeditationProject.blogspot.com">http://PublicMeditationProject.blogspot.com</a>
transcendsMar 11, 2008
I have recently got back into meditation having purchased some mp3 downloads. I now combine the use of hypnosis cds and meditation recordings. They seem to complement each other
lakshmisimsMay 31, 2008
I have been experiencing my own mind healing myself. I met a teacher and healer named Dr. Sha. I first learned of him through a movie screening named "Soul Masters. www.soulmasters.com Which is a documentary about his work and his teacher in China Dr. Guo.I was very moved by the real life examples they showed in the movie. So I started to read some of his books and then attenended some of his trainings. Every day my life is getting better and better. I am learning techniques that are simple and dont take much time and that work. He teaches things to help heal not only myself, but to help other people as well. His web site is www.drsha.com. Go read more.He is amazing. I feel joy bubbling up inside my heart, and I find I am looking forward to each day and to the future. Also I am finding more and more peace inside myself so less worry is taking over.Thank You Amritam for sharing.
deepzenNov 12, 2008
It's like working a muscle, growing and developing with use.<a class="user" href="http://www.deep-zen.com">http://www.deep-zen.com</a>
tection99Feb 19, 2009
check out <a class="user" href="http://www.dayspaforthemind.com">http://www.dayspaforthemind.com</a> online meditation and hypnosis
soniagallagherMay 20, 2009
Fantastic post and incredible news. This study is cutting edge and has an incredible impact on modern day medicine in the US.
nitin1443Jul 28, 2009
Meditation is very good to brain.I dont know wether it increases brain size but it is one of various relaxation techniques.It soothes away the tension and keeps the brain relaxed.The main reason for this is our body produces more number of cells and hormones during the mind relaxation wether in sleep or in any relaxing state..keeping mind relaxed will help our nervous system work very effectively..guys, work it out and u will see the benefits...meditation will not grow penis size but definitely it will increase sperm count when additionally u drink lot of water daily.
4asherJul 30, 2009
The star of Wolverine - Hugh Jackman talks about his experience with Transcendental Meditation on the Howard Stern show.See here: <a class="user" href="http://digg.com/d3z3k1?t">http://digg.com/d3z3k1?t</a>
dolphin77Apr 4, 2010
Give it a go! Free meditations here <a class="user" href="http://www.brainzapr.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.brainzapr.com</a> .This technology embeds binaural and isochronic beats to tune the mind into meditation.