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Oct 2022
2h 23m

How Meditation Works & Science-Based Eff...

Scicomm Media
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In this episode, I discuss the biological mechanisms of the state changes that occur during different types of meditation and describe how to develop the meditation practice optimal for you. I explain key meditation principles, such as using specific breathwork patterns and adjusting your perception to specific locations along the continuum between interocep ... Show More
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