Yoga and meditation can reshape your brain

[dank]

http://thespiritscience.net/2014/11/05/yoga-meditation-can-reshape-your-brain/

You can physically change your brain through Yoga and Meditation.  Science has found Neurobiological evidence to support what meditation experts have been claiming for years; That people are healthier and happier when they meditate.

“Neuroscientist Sara Lazar’s amazing brain scans show meditation can actually change the size of key regions of our brain, improving our memory and making us more empathetic, compassionate, and resilient under stress."

The area of the brain that controls emotions, empathy and compassion actually grows in the brain when you practice yoga and meditate.  The region of the brain connected to our feelings becomes bigger and there are more connections there.  That is why meditators are more able to connect with the world around them, love everyone and are more able to find happiness.

Also the parts of the brain that respond the most to stress gets smaller with meditation.  This means that anxiety and depression naturally fade with a meditation practice.

How many of you incorporate meditation in your lives?  Is there anything you find helpful during meditation?

Namaste

[2dogs]

http://thespiritscience.net/2014/11/05/yoga-meditation-can-reshape-your-brain/

You can physically change your brain through Yoga and Meditation.  Science has found Neurobiological evidence to support what meditation experts have been claiming for years; That people are healthier and happier when they meditate.

“Neuroscientist Sara Lazar’s amazing brain scans show meditation can actually change the size of key regions of our brain, improving our memory and making us more empathetic, compassionate, and resilient under stress."

The area of the brain that controls emotions, empathy and compassion actually grows in the brain when you practice yoga and meditate.  The region of the brain connected to our feelings becomes bigger and there are more connections there.  That is why meditators are more able to connect with the world around them, love everyone and are more able to find happiness.

Also the parts of the brain that respond the most to stress gets smaller with meditation.  This means that anxiety and depression naturally fade with a meditation practice.

How many of you incorporate meditation in your lives?  Is there anything you find helpful during meditation?

Namaste

Yes, I find this to be very true.

When I practice yoga, it's like "going home" - getting back to my roots, in a sense.
Some also describe that as "being grounded".

[dank]

Do you have any recommendations for me to learn about yoga?  I have practiced meditation but have  yet to explore the avenue of yogic teachings.

[2dogs]

Do you have any recommendations for me to learn about yoga?  I have practiced meditation but have  yet to explore the avenue of yogic teachings.

After practicing ashtanga yoga for about 10 years, I began to explore (zen) meditiation.

Some claim the ancient ascetics developed yoga to be able to sit longer in meditative positions longer.

At first, yoga is just the physical practice; a personal one that comes from within.

But then, the mental and spiritual thing kicks in.

Ashtanga yoga is not for everyone, but trying different ones is a good way to see what suits you.

I was lucky enough to have an excellent teacher, but there is a saying:  When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

[the joint]

http://thespiritscience.net/2014/11/05/yoga-meditation-can-reshape-your-brain/

You can physically change your brain through Yoga and Meditation.  Science has found Neurobiological evidence to support what meditation experts have been claiming for years; That people are healthier and happier when they meditate.

“Neuroscientist Sara Lazar’s amazing brain scans show meditation can actually change the size of key regions of our brain, improving our memory and making us more empathetic, compassionate, and resilient under stress."

The area of the brain that controls emotions, empathy and compassion actually grows in the brain when you practice yoga and meditate.  The region of the brain connected to our feelings becomes bigger and there are more connections there.  That is why meditators are more able to connect with the world around them, love everyone and are more able to find happiness.

Also the parts of the brain that respond the most to stress gets smaller with meditation.  This means that anxiety and depression naturally fade with a meditation practice.

How many of you incorporate meditation in your lives?  Is there anything you find helpful during meditation?

Namaste

Yes, I find this to be very true.

When I practice yoga, it's like "going home" - getting back to my roots, in a sense.
Some also describe that as "being grounded".

This is a great description that I identify with strongly.  When I meditate, it feels remarkably natural and always has since the first time I tried almost a decade ago.  I don't mean that I was naturally good at it, but more like that whenever I meditate it always feels like exactly what I should be doing. 

It's wonderful to just 'be' and let that be enough to satisfy you

[Fugazi]

It can put your mind in better place.