What happens inside your body when you meditate? And how does regular meditation change the way your brain works? We’ll take a look inside the brain to explore what science can tell us about how embracing awareness, compassion, and wisdom through meditation can have a measurable impact on your body. 

Key Takeaways:

Meditation is Awareness: Meditation is about awareness of the present moment, thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It's a fundamental quality of the mind that can be engaged through practice.
“Monkey Mind” is Normal: The "monkey mind," with its constant stream of thoughts and distractions, is a common experience. Meditation helps to transform this "monkey mind" and cultivate a more focused and calm state.
Consistency is Key: Regular, even short, periods of meditation (e.g., 5 minutes daily) are more effective than infrequent, longer sessions. Consistency helps build a habit and allows for gradual progress.
View, Meditation, and Application: The three essential components of meditation practice are: view (understanding the basic principles), meditation (the practice itself), and application (integrating meditation into daily life).
Benefits of Meditation: Meditation offers numerous benefits, including reduced anxiety and panic attacks, increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and the ability to decouple pain from suffering