From alpha to gamma: electrophysiological correlates of meditation-related states of consciousness.
Medical Hypotheses March 12, 2010 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2010.02.025 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that meditation-related states of consciousness correspond to distinct electrophysiological signatures across alpha, beta, and gamma bands, with gamma oscillations linked to integrative and self-transcendent experiences. |
Abstract
From alpha to gamma: electrophysiological correlates of meditation-related states of consciousness.
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