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How meditation helps to boost brain power

  • April 03, 2017
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Meditation in simple words means focusing. There are various types of meditations, for our convenience, we can classify them into three – focused attention, mindfulness (passing the thoughts without emotional attachment) and compassion.

If we do an activity repeatedly over a period of time, our brain adapts to that activity and areas or regions of brain responsible for controlling that activity becomes bigger. For example, as you learn to play piano (or as you learn to type on computer key board for that matter), areas of brain which control the fingers becomes bigger. Similarly, when you do focused meditation, areas of brain which process attention, sensory information (information from sense organs like eye, ear, etc.) and internal bodily sensations grow bigger. This helps one to stay focused on the activity amidst distractions. 

In mindfulness meditation, the parts of brain that are responsible for anxiety diminish. It helps you to think and react pragmatically to situations. It is a very good stress buster as well. Advanced practitioners of compassionate meditation are found to have balanced mind, mental strength and willingness to help others. Research shows that those who regularly meditate have a strong sense of well-being as well.

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purpose only. Please consult a qualified doctor before taking any decisions regarding recommendations in the article or for more information.

References:

1. ScientificAmerican.com. November 2014

2. Ind Psychiatry J. 2015;24:119–124.

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