The Science of Yoga / How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains (Video)
Cutting edge scientists and ancient mystic dudes may have more to agree on than you think.
The Science of Yoga explores some of the parallels between science and the ancient practice of meditation.
The Science of Yoga Part 2 examines posture.
Learn more about the scientific effects of meditation on the brain by checking out the work of Harvard Neuroscientist Sara Lazar. 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.
Check out Sara's TedX talk, "How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains", below:
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