The Soft Alert, Steadiness of Being a Ninja in Our Practices of Wholeness with Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of meditation on brain changes and overall well-being with guest Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

  The study of meditation has demonstrated that sustained, long-term practice can alter the brain markedly. These changes bringgreater resilience andwell-being. It’s said that even brief meditative practices can change areas of your brain involved with attention, body awareness, emotional regulation, and a sense of self. This deep dialogue explores some practical practices of how…  Read More » The Soft Alert, Steadiness of Being a Ninja in Our Practices of Wholeness with Rick Hanson, Ph.D. The post The Soft Alert, Steadiness of Being a Ninja in Our Practices of Wholeness with Rick Hanson, Ph.D. appeared first on New Dimensions Radio .

People in this episode

Guest: Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• meditation
• brain changes
• resilience
• well-being
• emotional regulation

Keywords

• meditation
• brain
• resilience
• well-being
• emotional regulation
• self-awareness
• mindfulness

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