A computational approach to understanding the longitudinal changes in cortical activity associated with intensive meditation training
Manish Saggar, Stephen R Aichele, Tonya L Jacobs, Anthony P Zanesco, David A Bridwell, Katherine A Maclean, Brandon G King, Baljinder K Sahdra, Erika L Rosenberg, Phillip R Shaver, Emilio Ferrer, B Alan Wallace, George R Mangun, Clifford D Saron, Risto Miikkulainen
BMC Neurosci January 1, 2010 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2202-11-s1-o7 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAdvanced computational methods reveal that intensive meditation training produces lasting alterations in brain activity patterns, beneficially modifying how the brain functions. The approach identifies positive longitudinal changes in cortical activity, suggesting that dedicated meditation practice can reshape the brain and enhance neural well-being.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Computational analysis Longitudinal Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Intensive meditation training |
| Topics | Meditation Neuroplasticity |
| Keywords | Intensive meditation Dedicated meditation training Reshape the brain Neuroscience research |
| Citations | 50 |
| Key finding | Intensive meditation training leads to lasting alterations in cortical activity patterns that beneficially modify brain function. |
Abstract
A computational approach to understanding the longitudinal changes in cortical activity associated with intensive meditation training