Loving-kindness meditation (LKM) modulates brain-heart connection: An EEG case study
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience September 1, 2022 G. Wong, R. Sun, J. Adler et al.
A single Buddhist monk performed one 10-minute Loving-Kindness Meditation session between two 10-minute resting periods. Electroencephalography (EEG) showed a significant increase in theta power at both frontal and parietal sites, and heart rate decreased significantly between pre- and post-resting tasks. Theta power was negatively correlated with heart rate and positively correlated with a self-designed report score. These neurophysiological changes suggest that Loving-Kindness Meditation is accompanied by slower brain frequencies and reduced heart rate, with subjective psychological assessments linked to objective measurements in this long-term meditator.