EEG dynamics during prolonged Samatha meditation: A case study across levels of meditation expertise
PsyArXiv June 29, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/xahqf_v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractElectroencephalographic (EEG) patterns during prolonged Samatha meditation differ with levels of expertise. Experienced meditators show distinct brainwave dynamics compared to novices, suggesting that long-term practice alters neural activity during deep meditative states. The case study tracks EEG changes across individuals with varying meditation experience, indicating that expertise modulates brain oscillations.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report |
|---|---|
| Population | Meditators with varying levels of Samatha meditation expertise |
| Intervention | Samatha meditation |
| Key finding | EEG dynamics during prolonged Samatha meditation differ across levels of meditation expertise. |
Abstract
EEG dynamics during prolonged Samatha meditation: A case study across levels of meditation expertise