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Benefits of Meditation, Yoga and Exercise | Articles Available from the Dwight Marvin Library

Your brain on meditation The article discusses the findings of a research which reveals how meditation practice influences the human brain in remodeling one's decision making, emotions and ability to focus. The research notes the health benefits of meditation in aiding one's ability to learning, and training the brain's mental ability. The article also presents the views of professor Eileen Luders, scientist Antoine Lutz and clinical neuroscientist Philippe Goldin. (From abstract)
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McGonigal, K., & Costello, N. (2017). Your brain on meditation. Yoga Journal, 12–17.
Benefits of yoga may go bone-deep Yoga enthusiasts link the practice to a long list of health benefits, including greater flexibility and range of motion, stronger muscles, better posture and balance, reduced emotional and physical stress, and increased self-awareness and self-esteem. (From article summary)
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Brody, J. E. (2015, Dec 22). Benefits of yoga may go bone-deep: [Science Desk]. New York Times.