Increased Grey Matter Associated with Long-Term Sahaja Yoga Meditation: A Voxel-Based Morphometry Study.
PLoS One March 3, 2016 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150757 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractLong-term practice of Sahaja Yoga meditation is associated with increased grey matter volume in several brain regions. Using voxel-based morphometry, the study compared meditators with non-meditators and found greater grey matter in areas including the prefrontal cortex, insula, and temporal lobes. These regions are linked to attention, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. The findings suggest that regular meditation may induce structural brain changes, supporting the idea that mental training can alter brain anatomy.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Long-term Sahaja Yoga meditators and non-meditators |
| Intervention | Sahaja Yoga meditation |
| Key finding | Long-term Sahaja Yoga meditation is associated with increased grey matter volume in brain regions related to attention, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. |
Abstract
Increased Grey Matter Associated with Long-Term Sahaja Yoga Meditation: A Voxel-Based Morphometry Study.