Rewiring the Brain for Resilience
Simran Obhrai, Shweta Shenoy, Sohom Saha
Improving Mental Well-Being at the Intersection of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga May 9, 2026 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4187-3.ch006 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | Contemplative practices can transform the brain through neuroplasticity, strengthening psychological resilience and offering practical applications across trauma recovery, education, and workplace wellness. |
Abstract
One of the most intriguing findings of neuroscience is the ability of contemplative practice to transform the human brain. This chapter explores how neuroplasticity can use mindfulness, meditation, and yoga to strengthen psychological resilience to help us understand how ancient wisdom can be used in combination with new brain science. The chapter introduces clinical studies that demonstrate practical applications across trauma recovery, educational settings, and workplace wellness programs. A holistic implementation model is used to transfer knowledge gathered during the research to practical programs by looking into the training needs, cultural appropriateness, and sustainability questions. The chapter concludes by examining future research priorities, including methodological innovations, cultural inclusivity, precision medicine approaches, and clinical translation challenges. By integrating contemplative neuroscience with practical application, this synthesis offers a scientifically backed way through which a person can actively carve out his or her own neural structure.