This article has been made by the interest shown by many people to learn and improve their physical, emotional and mental. There are many scientific studies that explain how the brain works, but not so many that talk about how the brain works when we practice meditation. This article provides basic information needed for those interested in how to improve your life by practicing daily meditation technique.
The brain: What is it and how it works?
The brain is a computer capable of storing hundreds of trillions of bytes. anatomical and functional unit of the brain is the neuron (nerve cell). The human brain contains about 10,000 billion neurons, each set between 10,000 and 50,000 contacts with neighboring cells, and can receive up 200.000mensajes.
Neurons communicate with each pulse electric, traveling at speeds reaching 300 km / h, and pulse rate which is the variable element of the encoded message. Most neurons are elongated, with a system of branches (axons) in one end and a root system (dendrites) on the other. The information enters the axons from the dendrites of adjacent neurons. Then he moves in the form of electrical impulse through the trunk of the neuron and reaches the dendrites, they send nerve impulses to the next neuron axons. All this forms a complete thought or memory, like a chain. Always exists between neurons called synapses separation. The thoughts and memories than this separation by chemicals called neurotransmitters. The main neurotransmitters involved in most cognitive processes are six, with a different function each, able to convey different moods and feelings. The more dendrites
connections and healthier we are, we are smarter. Therefore, it would be appropriate to foster the growth of new branches of dendrites. There are scientific findings that say that meditation is possible.
is useful to know what happens in the brain to have enough evidence to ensure that meditation is a friend of the brain.
What
occurs in the brain when we meditate?
frontal lobe: the left side of this region is associated with positive emotions and state of calm. When we meditate: It creates a positive emotional state and reduces anxiety and anger. Increase levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter, which means less distraction by external stimuli which amplifies the concentration.
Hypothalamus: regulates the body's internal environment, monitors parameters such as blood pressure, temperature and heart rate. Processes emotions. When we meditate: Reduce heart rate and respiratory rate and blood pressure. Increases production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter whose deficit is associated with depression.
Limbic System: The region responsible for processing emotions. Formed by the hippocampus, amygdala and hypothalamus. When we meditate: Increases emotional responsiveness and viewing images. Stimulates production of endorphins and reduces them fear, happiness and a feeling of euphoria.
parietal lobe: controls the sense of self and physical orientation. It generates a three dimensional image of the body in space and provides the spatial location. When we meditate: Loss of sense of individuality and space-time.
Why does this happen? nerve impulses, transmitted from one neuron to another throughout the neuronal circuit. These impulses are transmitted if the electric charge of each neuron reaches a certain level, then there is a discharge that causes the brain waves. The frequency, voltage and amplitude of these waves vary in different states of consciousness. People who think they know, pass the state voluntarily beta alpha and theta states, allowing them to stimulate the release of some neurotransmitters and vibrate in higher states of consciousness.
What are beta, alpha and theta? By analyzing brain activity during meditation, using an EEG, you can see it goes from beta waves (activity normal, 15-30 hz.) to alpha waves (relaxation, creativity, 9-14 Hz.). Deeper meditation, leading to record theta (deep relaxation, problem solving, etc., 4-8 Hz).
cover of National Geographic picture, showing how the Monk Buddhist Sogyal Rinpoche, before entering into meditation with his head completely covered with electrodes that provide a map of brain activity.
What is meditation?
is a teaching and a change to the actual state of human beings, experiencing our natural capacity for a freer lifestyle, real and effective. Meditation is a state of consciousness in which the brain emits certain waves that allow the body to improve, putting in more direct contact with our circumstances or events that happened, without thinking dual (based on oppositions: good-bad, etc.). and closer to the intuitive knowledge.
A well-prepared mind gives us the ability to think clearly, to find a solution to a problem creatively and so when the mind is quiet and peaceful, it can become a recipient of the rights and powers (harmony, peace, happiness, truth, etc..) of our consciousness. The important thing about meditation is to learn to observe the details from moment to moment, in this way we conscience, and not identifying with the facts, only observing in detail, recognizing what we produce, anything can become a meditation. The very phenomenon of observation changes everything. In other words, awareness of each activity.
Meditation teaches us the value of "being", to "be", but we need to bring this quality of "being" the world of "doing", insert it into the experiences of our daily lives, be able to train in the stillness to observe in order to continue doing so well at times when there is stillness., or calm.
How to meditate?
Must first know the two main divisions of the mind:
-rational, thinking mind (lower mind), which expresses the ego and individuality.
-the intuitive mind (higher mind), which is connected to our consciousness and when activated through meditation, develops intelligence, intuition, knowledge, compassion, faith and wisdom.
If the higher mind is not working or active, is asleep and therefore, we controlled and uncontrolled dominates the lower mind.
Steps to take to work the higher mind:
right place: where breathes a pleasant atmosphere.
Posture: The body must be in place quite comfortable and relaxed, without tension, thus allowing the flow of energy. Back straight, resting on an object that moves and reduce body weight, pad, stool, chair, etc.. Keep your eyes closed, it helps to internalize.
Breathing: (learning to breathe.) If a person can control your breathing you can control your mind. We should pay attention only to breath. There are different techniques.
mental Serenity: Do not think, is the highest form of thought. The first lesson is to let the mind do what you want. All the while the mind is in a state of boiling. You only expect and vigiláis. Stand firm on the idea: "I am the witness watching my mind going from one place to another, I am not the mind." Then let me think like an entirely different thing to you. We must put aside all arguments and distraction. You will see that every day that passes is calming the mind.
prolonged concentration: We must separate mind from all sorts of worldly thoughts and fix the mind on one thing (attention to the music, mind on a point inside or outside, viewing images or figures, mantras, prayers, aspirations, etc. .)
Meditation: It means thinking about the substantive content of the thing itself.
Ecstasy: If you have made drowsy in the previous state, then go into ecstasy. This is how consciousness-raising.
This is a short introduction, if you really want to learn to meditate and enjoy the results, we practice it in schools to work with the skills necessary to advance in meditation, we can develop a superior mind, without damaging the powers of this with the battle of the arguments or the dualist vain intellectualism, allowing all aspects and elements of the mind is to support and nurture our lives through integrity.
Brief example of the benefits of meditation:
current life, originates from the numerous human diseases (Physical, emotional and mental). Meditation practice who will improve in all areas: Physical
-body relaxation.
-deep sleep.
-harmonizes the nervous system.
-Contributes to the cure of diseases.
-Recovery of vitality. Reduces
needs to eat and sleep.
-regulates blood pressure. Emotional
-Serenity and peace.
-Produce universal love.
-Controls and eliminates negative emotions such as anger, resentment, fear, self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Mental
-Inner Peace.
-Throw attitudes negative such as criticism, addiction, neurosis.
-improves concentration.
-acute intelligence.
ego-free.
-increased control of thoughts.
conclusions about meditation:
1) Mainly experienced physical, emotional and mental help us live better.
2) the art of meditation is easy to perform.
3) the results of meditation are immediate and comparable to the best techniques used today to improve the different states of being human.
4) The methodology can be extended meditation schools.
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