1 Article by Pierpaolo Croce

Mindfulness meditation styles differently modulate source-level MEG microstate dynamics and complexity

Frontiers in Neuroscience – February 02, 2024

Summary

Meditation can transform brain activity in remarkable ways. This study reveals that different meditation styles—focused attention and open monitoring—affect brain microstates uniquely. Using advanced imaging, researchers found that both styles enhance brain complexity and dynamic transitions, suggesting meditation boosts cognitive performance by altering mental states.

Abstract

BackgroundThe investigation of mindfulness meditation practice, classically divided into focused attention meditation (FAM), and open monitoring me...