Meditation : Brain :: Exercise : Body

Meditation is to the brain what exercise is to the body. Just as exercises can be classified as aerobic or anaerobic, meditation techniques can be grouped by type. Different meditations drive different cognitive-control states. In this talk, learn about the different categories of meditation and the emerging research on the mechanisms and benefits of each.

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When I listen to this generous sharing of knowledge and experience, blended with years of practice and study, I am inspired and motivated to continue my own optimization. There is a stunning simplicity and truth to this overview and discriprion of the variety of mindful techniques. The analogy to physical exercise is spot on. We can direct our mindfulness efforts toward specific purposes.