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Occipital gamma activation during Vipassana meditation.

Author: CahnB Rael, DelormeArnaud, PolichJohn

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Overview

Long-term Vipassana meditators showed increased occipital gamma power during meditation compared to a control rest state. The effect was more pronounced in those with longer practice experience.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Long-term Vipassana meditators sat in meditation vs. a control rest (mind-wandering) state for 21 min in a counterbalanced design with spontaneous EEG recorded. Meditation state dynamics were measured with spectral decomposition of the last 6 min of the eyes-closed silent meditation compared to cont...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2812711/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Occipital Gamma Activation During Vipassana Meditation

Vipassana meditation, a form of mindfulness meditation practiced for centuries, involves observing sensations and thoughts without judgment. It's like a camel navigating the desert, staying present and aware of its surroundings. This study investigated the brain activity of experienced Vipassana meditators during meditation and rest.

The study found that Vipassana meditation was associated with increased activity in the occipital gamma band (35-45 Hz) of the brain. This brainwave pattern is associated with sensory awareness and attention. The study also found that more experienced meditators showed even greater increases in occipital gamma activity during meditation, suggesting a link between meditation practice and brainwave patterns.

Meditation and Brainwave Patterns

The study highlights the potential impact of meditation on brain activity, particularly in areas related to sensory awareness and attention.

The Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is known to have various benefits for mental and physical health. Just as a camel benefits from a calm and focused mind in the desert, we can benefit from meditation to improve our well-being.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

Vipassana meditation, like a camel's journey through the desert, is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. This study provides evidence of the potential benefits of meditation on brain function, particularly in areas related to sensory awareness and attention. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of meditation on brain health and well-being.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2010-04-05
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-08
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Pubmed ID

20013298

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC2812711

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