Exploring the embodied mind: functional connectome fingerprinting of meditation expertise
bioRxiv – December 06, 2023
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Meditation can reshape the brain, enhancing well-being and cognitive function. Researchers examined the brain connectivity of experienced meditators, uncovering distinct patterns linked to their expertise. These findings suggest that meditation fosters lasting mental changes, highlighting its potential for profound personal transformation.
Abstract
BACKGROUND Short mindfulness-based interventions have gained traction in research due to their positive impact on well-being, cognition, and clinical symptoms across various settings. However, these short-term trainings are viewed as preliminary steps within a more extensive transformative path, presumably leading to long-lasting trait changes. Despite this, little is still known about the brain correlates of these meditation traits.