Time-to-onset and temporal dynamics of EEG during breath-watching meditation
bioRxiv – February 11, 2025
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Engaging in breath-watching meditation can lead to swift improvements in mental clarity and emotional balance. This study explored how quickly brain activity shifts during this practice. By measuring EEG patterns, researchers found significant changes in brain waves shortly after starting meditation, highlighting its immediate benefits for mental well-being.
Abstract
Introduction Mind-body practices, such as meditation, enhance mental well-being. Research studies consistently demonstrate improved brain function and psychological well-being in meditation practitioners. A substantial body of neuroscientific evidence highlights changes in alpha and theta frequency bands during meditation among practitioners. Neurophysiological effects of meditation are reported as average power changes from resting to meditative states. However, there is a notable gap in research concerning the time-to-onset and temporal dynamics of these changes during meditation.