Dynamic Change of Awareness during Meditation Techniques: Neural and Physiological Correlates.
Front Hum Neurosci September 17, 2012 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2012.00131 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMeditation techniques induce dynamic changes in awareness that are accompanied by distinct neural and physiological correlates. The text reviews evidence that different meditation practices—such as focused attention and open monitoring—produce varying patterns of brain activity and autonomic responses. These changes are linked to shifts in conscious states, including alterations in attention, meta-awareness, and body awareness. The findings suggest that the neural and physiological markers of meditation are not static but evolve over the course of a session and with practice. Understanding these dynamic changes can inform the development of meditation-based interventions for mental health and well-being.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Meditation techniques produce dynamic changes in awareness with distinct neural and physiological correlates that evolve during practice. |
Abstract
Dynamic Change of Awareness during Meditation Techniques: Neural and Physiological Correlates.