The Neuroscience of Meditation

The Neuroscience of Meditation explores the individual differences in learning and practicing mediation, and provides insights on how to learn and practice effectively. The book comprehensively covers the research uncovering the brain areas and networks that mediate the positive effects of meditation upon physical and mental health. Though it examines how people differ in how they learn and practice meditation, it underscores how the underlying mechanism of how people differ in learning and practicing meditation remains unclear to researchers. This book addresses the research gap and explores the brain science behind meditation Examines the biological mechanisms giving rise to individual differences Incorporates brain imaging and physiological recordings for measurement of individual differences Covers the genetic association between meditation learning and practice Explores how meditation changes over the lifespan - from children to seniors