Research and Science
Mindfulness Research – 8 Weeks of Meditation Alters Brain Structure
Since the invention of functional MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) technology, scientific meditation studies have been focusing on changes in the brain structure of meditation practitioners. One of the latest was a Harvard connected study at Massachusetts General Hospital that was publishedRead more
Scientific Meditation Research Shows Improved Empathy & Compassion
Most of us are aware that scientific meditation research demonstrates a large number of benefits that regular meditation practitioners receive, both in the short and long term. Meditation science is growing as more and more studies are released every yearRead more
Meditation in Schools – An Inner City San Francisco Experiment
An inner city San Francisco middle school has reduced suspensions by 45% and increased attendance rates to 98%. Academic performance skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, as did admissions to a very prestigious high school in the area. This trend started afterRead more