How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains: Sara Lazar at TEDxCambridge 2011

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Neuroscientist Sara Lazar's amazing brain scans show meditation can actually change the size of key regions of our brain, improving our memory and making us more empathetic, compassionate, and resilient under stress.
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  • @nfcoard
    @nfcoard11 жыл бұрын

    One of the best ways to meditate is to gently become aware of your breathing. Just become aware of it. When your mind wanders just gently bring your attention back to becoming aware of your breathing again. Don't judge how well you did. Or whether it is "working". You always did well. And it always works. If thoughts or feelings arise and you lose conscious awareness of your breathing, just gently and without judgement bring your attention/awareness back to your breathing.

  • @TheAGODAMI

    @TheAGODAMI

    4 жыл бұрын

    nfcoard 💯👍👏😇

  • @josephjralcantara1916

    @josephjralcantara1916

    4 жыл бұрын

    This helps 😀

  • @drashokkumar2125

    @drashokkumar2125

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sahaj yoga

  • @tobiasdontmatter1868

    @tobiasdontmatter1868

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yesss, many people misconstrue desire with aspire. Aspirations turn INTO desires when expectations develop. Know your intentions ALWAYS.

  • @davidr6418

    @davidr6418

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I've been meditating for alot of years and your advice is spot on. Meditation is not perfected, it is practiced. 🧘‍♂️

  • @iwnunn7999
    @iwnunn79995 жыл бұрын

    She was nervous (who wouldn't be). But did what she set out to do in a clear, convincing, and intelligent manner. This is a contribution to your well being. Take it to heart and appreciate it.

  • @codswallop321

    @codswallop321

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. And her (slight) nervousness actually makes her message MORE authentic. She is clearly a scientist presenting data - not a salesperson with the latest snake oil.

  • @atticusfinch6038

    @atticusfinch6038

    2 жыл бұрын

    She should have meditated before the presentation 🧘‍♂️

  • @iwnunn7999

    @iwnunn7999

    11 ай бұрын

    @@intelbro3097 lmfao. Then it did what I intended.

  • @vicx05
    @vicx0511 жыл бұрын

    I meditated 30 mins daily for 2 months a year ago and it REALLY worked for me. Since then I've found it much easier to deal with stress and difficult people, I gave up on bad habits, I'm less needy/more independent, I'm much more compassionate, a lot less selfish and FAR more altruistic than I used to be and best of all I've had a lot more spiritual experiences. As for the meditation itself, wow, I saw things I never knew existed. Meditation is the gift you never knew you had, give it a chance.

  • @josejuarez5846

    @josejuarez5846

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love this!!

  • @theguyver4934

    @theguyver4934

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@josejuarez5846 - One question can you recommend me a book that can guide me in mindfulness meditation and help me master it from the book ?

  • @emilyds1276

    @emilyds1276

    2 жыл бұрын

    absolutely. more spiritual experiences* yes and better able to deal with people and their ways. resilient absolutely. and increased focus, awareness, steadiness

  • @liamkay6456

    @liamkay6456

    2 жыл бұрын

    The mind illuminated is the best book on meditation

  • @deepapatricia

    @deepapatricia

    2 жыл бұрын

    So what exactly you do during a meditation...

  • @anupambanerjee2381
    @anupambanerjee23816 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive! The sophomores who are mocking her nervousness seem to forget that not everybody is comfortable on the stage, addressing people. She is herself. Let us respect that. More importantly, she communicates her point.

  • @d4rk-eren-kage312
    @d4rk-eren-kage3123 жыл бұрын

    a round ofaplause to her and the courage she takes to go on stage

  • @tharun960
    @tharun9607 жыл бұрын

    Bring this into schools, prisons, workplaces, aged care homes and more!

  • @purd691

    @purd691

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is why Im here

  • @8Oresamada8
    @8Oresamada88 жыл бұрын

    start a meditation habit today! seriously stop watching vids about it and just go for it

  • @tomascardenas2699

    @tomascardenas2699

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wich type of meditation you do?

  • @darshangowda9347

    @darshangowda9347

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tomascardenas2699 Take up a 10 day course in Vipassana meditation. If anybody asks you money to teach you meditation, it most probably is not genuine.

  • @katiab2979

    @katiab2979

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vipassana changed my life, forever grateful! With metta :)

  • @TheShuryansh

    @TheShuryansh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or see this video with complete attention

  • @lukus_gomlegi

    @lukus_gomlegi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darshangowda9347 a ten episode youtube series of how to meditate? 😂

  • @WingsofApolloMusic
    @WingsofApolloMusic9 жыл бұрын

    Meditation has changed my life!

  • @srisurabhi2788

    @srisurabhi2788

    2 жыл бұрын

    @DD DD how did it change ur life?

  • @dominionn09
    @dominionn094 жыл бұрын

    Weight lifting💪 and meditation 🧘‍♂️ is helping my anxiety big time

  • @Supreme0757

    @Supreme0757

    4 жыл бұрын

    💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾

  • @sheld44

    @sheld44

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen brother. Weight lifting is in it's own way a form of meditation. Focusing on your form, engaging the correct muscles to push the weights, counting your reps.

  • @Mel-os3ld

    @Mel-os3ld

    3 жыл бұрын

    💜

  • @yomer355

    @yomer355

    2 жыл бұрын

    and emojis

  • @dominionn09

    @dominionn09

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yomer355 👍👍👍👍😜😜😜😁👀

  • @sheld44
    @sheld444 жыл бұрын

    Why so many negative comments about her speech? I think she done a great job, public speaking isn't as easy as people think

  • @KingaGorski
    @KingaGorski7 жыл бұрын

    I firmly believe that meditation and pranayama can change your brain, your thoughts and ultimately, your life. So many fantastic benefits to breath work!

  • @ciciwu5066
    @ciciwu5066 Жыл бұрын

    I started meditating beginning of this year, I wish all human being start to meditate, it helped my depression from losing my dog, improved my sleep, I become a happier person, I am more aware of my thoughts, easier to control bad emotions and stress, it’s all what she said in the video

  • @baronsledjoys1363
    @baronsledjoys13636 жыл бұрын

    Hey, try this: if you don't like how fast she talks, put the playback speed to 0.75x. Works like a charm!

  • @gopal.pholane7

    @gopal.pholane7

    5 жыл бұрын

    Man 🙏🙏

  • @dolondasgupta3419

    @dolondasgupta3419

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seriously, you are a problem solver. Not a complainer. Thanks

  • @wakatpr6583

    @wakatpr6583

    5 жыл бұрын

    Baron Sledjoys was watching in x2 lol

  • @marye5437

    @marye5437

    5 жыл бұрын

    Baron Sledjoys How do I do that?. Thank yo.

  • @ScottElliott888

    @ScottElliott888

    4 жыл бұрын

    cool x1.25 can still follow it but it's finished sooner

  • @TinRapper
    @TinRapper8 жыл бұрын

    If you've never tried public speaking before, don't think you're authorized to judge her speech.

  • @katherineward4299

    @katherineward4299

    7 жыл бұрын

    FBGM

  • @rashadmatthews765

    @rashadmatthews765

    7 жыл бұрын

    She did fine , there was nothing wrong

  • @JuanPablodelaTorre

    @JuanPablodelaTorre

    7 жыл бұрын

    Where do I get an authorization to judge people? I need one to answer your comment.

  • @shahzaib_717

    @shahzaib_717

    7 жыл бұрын

    This simple ‘trick’ reverses Alzheimer’s in 14 days twitter.com/3a000d80820f32e35/status/804578733948444672 How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains Sara Lazar at TEDxxxCambridge 2011

  • @beckybernshausen830

    @beckybernshausen830

    7 жыл бұрын

    Max Đỗ I would have to say that as a listener, or an audience, her talking in such a fast pace tends to make a person feel nervous. Her voice is not soothing I almost can not finish the video even though she seems to be very knowledgeable.

  • @user-xm9li7wo8o
    @user-xm9li7wo8o Жыл бұрын

    I love those kind of ted talks. Just straight to the point, no jokes inbetween. Super clear and easy to follow&understand. Well done Sara

  • @aseemap8308
    @aseemap83084 жыл бұрын

    What I felt when I was meditating was that I was feeling a lot more happier and I could feel lot of sensations through out my body. Stopped overthinking. No judgement issues. Acceptance and a lot more.

  • @mumu2635

    @mumu2635

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also become positive but above all the sudden 'wisdom' arise from peaceful is the most mysterious part:)

  • @ReallyRedPanda
    @ReallyRedPanda11 жыл бұрын

    Simple, concise and effective talk. Gave the well grounded proof, peppered with the speaker's own initial doubts, and backed it all up with proof from brain scans. I loved this talk.

  • @relaxationsounds6640
    @relaxationsounds66402 жыл бұрын

    It's fantastic to see that this is backed by science. It has to be one of the most under-rated ways to balance so much in our lives, especially with the stress and anxiety that we face everyday. Brilliant video tbh!!!

  • @SophieParmantier
    @SophieParmantier7 жыл бұрын

    Am glad scientists are now able to PROVE what some of us just already experience and feel ;) Thank you Sara.

  • @loner8713
    @loner87134 ай бұрын

    I used to be an addict for 10 years, I tried to practice mindfulness meditation and it really helped me, I am no longer an addict 😊

  • @Vayanovic

    @Vayanovic

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey great to hear you succeed. How did you start? Did you make a gradual start to it? How long should I meditate for as a beginner - please give me some advice.

  • @loner8713

    @loner8713

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Vayanovic when I first started my goal was to meditate for 10 minutes everyday then after I noticed that I could exceed 10 minutes, I had to increase to 20 - 30 minutes. You know how to meditate right?

  • @janinecahill9678
    @janinecahill96787 жыл бұрын

    comments about her presentation skills possibly show lack of empathy and compassion. Perhaps take up meditation.

  • @abczyx2k15x

    @abczyx2k15x

    7 жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @rasheedzedan8247

    @rasheedzedan8247

    7 жыл бұрын

    well, I have to disagree , she is trying to tell us that meditation can affect your life and make u less nervous and it relieves anxiety and depression, while she ( a miditator ) is looking very anxious and nervous , which make us disbelief in her presentation as meditation didn't affect her at all in a very stressful situation , bottom line is that her nervous performance debunked what she was trying to proof

  • @gabormenczelesz3189

    @gabormenczelesz3189

    7 жыл бұрын

    How can one judge her performance? It needs to be evaluated without meditation and with. Also, its more about personal style of speech. Some people like and some don't

  • @justinmckenzie7328

    @justinmckenzie7328

    6 жыл бұрын

    The more presentations she gives, the better she will get. That demonstrates how neuroplasticity works. I don't think she is trying to convince you that meditation alone fixes everything.

  • @tracystafford7494

    @tracystafford7494

    6 жыл бұрын

    Janine Cahill haha!!! Yes!!! Love it!!! ❤️

  • @ReneeKnightYogaRani
    @ReneeKnightYogaRani12 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, we've been telling our students this for a long time, and now there is proof! Excellent! Thanks, Sara Lazar!

  • @marynordseth2788
    @marynordseth27886 жыл бұрын

    I meditate several times a week for 30 mins. I've stopped taking SSRI's. The video is interesting. I may increase to daily. Thx.

  • @chandanuu

    @chandanuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I take ssri. Whenever I quit I suffer some serious consequences. Pls help me.

  • @livegedreht

    @livegedreht

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chandanuu It is not bad to take them! Don't think you have to stop, it just fixes the serotonin levels. It's nice if one can handle his/her life without it but first and foremost if it helps you, take it. I suffer unbelievable without my SSRI & I think it ist very important to not stress myself about living without them. Try to meditate and when you think it helps you than talk to your doctor about a smaller dose but don't glforce it or worry if it doesn't work

  • @chandanuu

    @chandanuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@livegedreht Hi, Thank you for your advice. What is the common problem that you get when you quit taking ssri? For me it is digestive issues

  • @livegedreht

    @livegedreht

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chandanuu I take them because of my depression, they come back when I quit It is horrible I suffered so long but since I take them (1 Year) I can handle myself much better. I have physical Symptoms too like dizziness but I don't recognize them that much because of my mood

  • @chandanuu

    @chandanuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@livegedreht thank you for your reply.

  • @sugarspells8781
    @sugarspells87812 жыл бұрын

    Loved the talk. I'm new to meditation but I already feel like I'm feeling more clarity in my thoughts. Sure, could be placebo but whatever works works.

  • @relaxationmusica6690
    @relaxationmusica66903 жыл бұрын

    I wish everyone the happiest lives they could live. You deserve it. You’re worth something, don’t ever doubt it.

  • @yakib4663

    @yakib4663

    2 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @macintoshimann9892
    @macintoshimann9892 Жыл бұрын

    I have an “irreversible” movement disorder from a bad car accident and meditation is shredding the disease down to nothing. I used to struggle to walk, now I run with bliss! Even deadlifted 315 lbs recently! I cannot use my body the way it used to work but that doesn’t seem to matter. Meditation has disabled the fear center and disabled my seizure like tremor. Its opened my mind up to all sorts of new ways to move. I don’t know that I’ll ever feel the same as I used to but I feel 100x better already!

  • @Slidehhy

    @Slidehhy

    11 ай бұрын

    How are you now brother

  • @mustafa-cx2fg
    @mustafa-cx2fg7 жыл бұрын

    meditation helped me combat my sexual addiction alongside smoking and xanax addiction. but i still procrastinate and feel mildly anxious at social gatherings.

  • @brookebutler163
    @brookebutler1635 жыл бұрын

    Meditation has truly changed my life. It blows my mind that more people don't know about it/try it! Whenever someone opens up to me and tells me they're going through a hard time, I tell them to meditate. I encourage you all to do the same!

  • @SRBOMBONICA86

    @SRBOMBONICA86

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is guided meditation good for a beginner ?

  • @darshangowda9347

    @darshangowda9347

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SRBOMBONICA86 I would suggest a Vipassana course as a beginner, which is free of cost. You get to learn the technique thoroughly under a teacher. Good luck!

  • @crisdga
    @crisdga2 жыл бұрын

    I love your studies, thank you Dr. Lazar for your work!!!!! It has helped me convinve even the most skeptical person that meditation and yoga really are incredible for brain health & overall wellbeing!

  • @clock99times
    @clock99times7 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent, very well explained.

  • @vaibhavyadav3980
    @vaibhavyadav39803 жыл бұрын

    India🇮🇳 has given many things to the world including YOGA and MEDITATION👐🏻❤️

  • @shashwatpoudel7273

    @shashwatpoudel7273

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not india brother it's nepal .buddha was the one who spread it and the yogi in himalayas were one who invented it.Go read veda.

  • @vaibhavyadav3980

    @vaibhavyadav3980

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shashwatpoudel7273 you should read history before talking like this

  • @ABD-od2xh

    @ABD-od2xh

    2 ай бұрын

    lol lundians didnt give anything except gomutra😂

  • @susanschafer1248
    @susanschafer12485 жыл бұрын

    This was so interesting and it really confirms more scientifically some of what I have thought for many years, just based on personal experience and what I've observed in others. It makes sense really. I enjoyed the video and to anyone that criticized her delivery, I thought she spoke really well. I doubt that she's a professional speaker and she seemed to just be enthused and excited about sharing this very interesting information. ( If she did have some stage fright -- big deal. Even professional speakers and entertainers can experience stage fright -- and even after many years. ) To the speaker, if you read this, thank you for sharing your time and your knowledge.

  • @DanielSilva-ei7kd
    @DanielSilva-ei7kd4 жыл бұрын

    Meditation takes time and patience, but everyone can do it! Don't feel alone or frustrated, we were all in that same place.

  • @thebenefitsofmeditation8261
    @thebenefitsofmeditation826110 жыл бұрын

    Very informative! I have been meditating for years and have heard this many times. Interesting to hear it from a neuroscientist.

  • @nicolebarry5366
    @nicolebarry53664 жыл бұрын

    Such a brilliant talk Sara. Thank you.

  • @yogasoundhealing2202
    @yogasoundhealing22029 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your research which substantiates what yogis and meditators have known, but haven't had the scientific proof, for thousands of years.

  • @Skatamska
    @Skatamska9 жыл бұрын

    She convinced me with science to actually start meditating. I'm a stressed out stroke survivor and I've been stuck in fight-or-flight mode for a few years now. I still have a hard time meditating and I don't really like it, but before I start I think about what she said and I do it anyway.

  • @lovmuzik99

    @lovmuzik99

    8 жыл бұрын

    Tamara my heart goes out to you. I know what it feels like to be in fight or flight mode it sucks. It takes a toll on you. But its also teaching you something as well if you can tend to it. I hope you will get clear. Good luck on your journey.

  • @Skatamska

    @Skatamska

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I hoped meditation would help me, but I'm just too restless to do it. With lots of effort I can do 10 minutes and afterwards I don't feel relaxed, but just more frustrated.

  • @mojo5093

    @mojo5093

    5 жыл бұрын

    listen to guided meditation videos

  • @conceptodaf

    @conceptodaf

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what kind of technique you use to meditate, but in some cases it's a trial and error process. There are those who meditate on their own (like me), those who attend meditation groups, and those who listen to guided meditations. But in this last example, you could be overloaded with random thoughts: "Did I disable the automatic reproduction? Is the sound very loud?" etc etc, which ends up becoming a negative stimulus that takes you out of the right state of meditation. In addition, in many guided meditations they use visualization as a vehicle, which is wrong for someone who's just beginning (besides, they're different things). Just find your own way, the one that best suits you. If you suffer from chronic stress or from anxiety syndrome, you must understand that they involve a conscientious task in which you must reeducate yourself, in many aspects, and learning to relax is one of them (I mention this one in particular because it's a requirement to meditate). I think you don't like it because *maybe* you had created a structure of preconceptions around this, but you must evade them. Besides, it's a slap in the anxiety's face and it's quite expected that you have some inner resistance to do it. Meditation simply "is", don't think of it, don't try to rationalize it. Just be there -present-, do what you're supposed to and let yourself be. Sometimes we must force ourselves to do what is good for us, we like it or not, because only through experience can we learn to appreciate it. I believe that once you get into that special state and begin to really feel its benefits, then you'll begin to like it and you'll do it with greater enthusiasm. It takes time and patience, but you can do it! And please, don't feel alone or frustrated, we were all in that same place. Like everything new, you should give yourself time to explore it at your own pace :) And I'm sorry, english isn't my native language and it's pretty rusty.

  • @botbadger

    @botbadger

    5 жыл бұрын

    How's the meditation going? Did it help? Are you still practicing it?

  • @DharmendraRaiMindMap
    @DharmendraRaiMindMap9 жыл бұрын

    One of the most lucid videos about the neuroscience of meditation . Super Sara Lazar

  • @EchoBravo370
    @EchoBravo3703 жыл бұрын

    She was amazing. She did not need a script. She knew every part of her topic and just freestyled. Impressive.

  • @weedpot100
    @weedpot1008 жыл бұрын

    This was a awesome video. Very informative and provided great evidence to back it up. 10/10

  • @kai518
    @kai51811 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you thank you thank you

  • @rajansridharjnv9604
    @rajansridharjnv96043 жыл бұрын

    Tq for this... The science behind medidation... Exactly working... I am experiencing it from past 4 months... Awesome work.... Medidation- the most essential need for today's hurry burry world.... 100% i recommend this...

  • @happiihannah2684
    @happiihannah26846 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for sharing your honest life experience, i really appreciate it

  • @paulamcgivern8552
    @paulamcgivern8552 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you again. Such a brilliantly simple, real and evidenced based presentation.Hope that you are still enjoying the benefits of yoga, Sara.🙏

  • @michaelewhalen7542
    @michaelewhalen754210 жыл бұрын

    A common misconception is that meditation "clears your thoughts". In mindfulness meditation, which is what this woman is speaking about, the instruction is to *pay attention* to anything that occurs in the moment. Rather than chasing thoughts away, in mindfulness you acknowledge them and then let them go and return to the point of focus, like the breath. You are never in any way in a trance. Quite the opposite, you are more fully awake and aware of the present moment, not "switching it off".

  • @adielwilson8749

    @adielwilson8749

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can't turn off your brain you can only change it's focus. If you try to turn off your brain you will turn on the stress response.

  • @derekfrost8991

    @derekfrost8991

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@adielwilson8749 i know a few people who turned their brains off.. 😂

  • @olaapekala

    @olaapekala

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@adielwilson8749 This is my first response for a question I ask myself everytime I try meditation: 'Why am I so stressed and become angry, why I can't focus, when I try to meditate and it never feels like an ease but rather like sth I am forcing?" Thanks for the light. It's clearer now for me.

  • @adielwilson8749

    @adielwilson8749

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@olaapekala you’re welcome.

  • @CharlotteForbes
    @CharlotteForbes9 жыл бұрын

    This is an extremely helpful video. Thank you!

  • @anthonystitt3052
    @anthonystitt3052 Жыл бұрын

    I love Sara's talk. Thank you.

  • @suzanneshanedling2380
    @suzanneshanedling23805 жыл бұрын

    Life-changing....so grateful...thank you so much.❤️

  • @carriemason-draffen8730
    @carriemason-draffen87305 жыл бұрын

    Very interest. I have been meditating for more than 25 years and I can identify with some of the changes she mentioned.

  • @aratrikroy380

    @aratrikroy380

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whoa you sure have witnessed a lot of positivity over these 25 years

  • @fk-hi6gs

    @fk-hi6gs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aratrikroy380 I can't talk for Carrie, but my experience is that there is a lot of unwanted/subconscious stuff hidden in ones mind, and when one meditates, this things will float to the surface and might not but you in a happy positive mood. Through meditation, extended awareness though will give you the space to deal with this things in a calm way, all though tears might be rolling. Meditation is not so much about becoming happy, which is only a side effect. The goal is peace, content and fullfilment. When you are in peace, content and fullfiled, who needs happiness :)

  • @yogaforwitches
    @yogaforwitches7 жыл бұрын

    That was a lot of awesome information to fit into 8 minutes! great talk :)

  • @excelerolreview2279
    @excelerolreview227910 жыл бұрын

    This talk is really very helpful for me. Here I have got some new key points about how meditation can reshape our brains.

  • @oliverrojas7117
    @oliverrojas71173 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story and presenting how you verified fundamental neuroplasticity occurs thru mediation with research.

  • @Tapas2017
    @Tapas20173 жыл бұрын

    Video Summary: 1.Stress from environment (in terms of finance, friends family and work) is always there. 2.When you meditate your neuronal network changes which results in growth of frontal cortex or Neo brain which increases consciousness, compassion, awareness and distinction between right and wrong. This is called neuronal restructuring mediated by neuroplasticity (ability of neuronal networks to rewire). 3.When you don't meditate you reflexly respond to stress like animals (rats) do with fear anxiety stress and restlessness. In these individuals neuroplasticty is increase in size of fight or flight primitive subconscious brain namely amygdala. Amygdala volume increases. 4. Even when stressors go amygdala remain large in size, this shows brain has been rewired permanently, (until of course new stimulus like meditation undoes the previous damage). 5. Meditate more everyday to fight reflex stress generated emotional responses like anger greed despair anxiety and depression, replaced by compassion, kindness and awareness. Our reflex natures are revelatory signatures of our past experiences.

  • @Kay-rp1fz
    @Kay-rp1fz3 жыл бұрын

    if you find the speed of the speaker's speech too fast for your comfort, you can slow the playback speed of the video to .75 or even slower (youtube has that option!)

  • @keyvangeula7807
    @keyvangeula780710 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this talk of Dr. Lazar of Harvard medical School as I am putting my CGIE interns into a regiment of prayer and meditation followed by discussion on they see the application of the prayers they heard in their daily life. we call this Meditation with Intention. i am preparing a blog on it

  • @sudipchanna8460
    @sudipchanna8460 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Sara. Very well explained. 👏

  • @Torrpeter
    @Torrpeter10 жыл бұрын

    It's pretty conclusive the benefits of Meditation. It works!

  • @annabella9039
    @annabella90392 жыл бұрын

    Meditation is everything. We would drive the pharmaceutical companies out of business if we practiced it everyday.

  • @mariajoseflies8869
    @mariajoseflies88696 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your answer, dear.

  • @andrewbeast9
    @andrewbeast93 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the bettering of humanity!

  • @123admini2r
    @123admini2r11 жыл бұрын

    Amazing indians who found yoga are freaking awesome!

  • @sofyla9466
    @sofyla94665 жыл бұрын

    I loved the scientific info I got from this

  • @nsanenthembrane
    @nsanenthembrane3 жыл бұрын

    Such important work and contribution. thank you

  • @10111364
    @101113644 жыл бұрын

    awesome information , learning scientific reasons behind the meditation externally encourage me to follow it .

  • @danjshanahan
    @danjshanahan9 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation and key to attracting non-meditators to the power and benefits of mindful meditation. Sara is honest about her resistance to meditation and other researchers as well, but instrument based analysis illustrates how healthful the practice is for the brain. Dan Shanahan

  • @margaretpeloquin4734

    @margaretpeloquin4734

    9 жыл бұрын

    Compelling and informative.

  • @depressiontoexpression
    @depressiontoexpression10 жыл бұрын

    If you know someone who suffers from depression/anxiety, my channel could be a resource for them ( a guided meditation as well) . No one should suffer in silence.

  • @steph48236

    @steph48236

    9 жыл бұрын

    I need you in my life. . . saw your welcome video and you had me crying!

  • @shaliniaggarwal4657

    @shaliniaggarwal4657

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hoe to access your chanel?

  • @ultimatesolutionmachine4846
    @ultimatesolutionmachine484610 жыл бұрын

    Was on two conversations while watching this an not sure I heard the meditation techniques being used by the subjects who had their brains scanned. Chanting bores the crap out of me although sitting in silence as an observer of my thoughts and never interacting but letting them fly on by is very calming. Also, I do lots of visualization including transporting myself to new worlds in the hope that maybe I'll find something of worth to bring back to Earth.

  • @u9629
    @u96292 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful with understanding meditation. Thank you!

  • @expansiveentrainment8878
    @expansiveentrainment88788 жыл бұрын

    Meditation and positive thinking certainly do help! I love it

  • @marcellocapone4925
    @marcellocapone49259 жыл бұрын

    I've been meaning to give this a try for years. I''m still skeptical but I will finally go for it, and see how it goes after a while.

  • @prosperous7243

    @prosperous7243

    8 жыл бұрын

    how did it go

  • @xleax6479

    @xleax6479

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Marcello Capone How did it go?

  • @Ayoutubeaccount3

    @Ayoutubeaccount3

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Marcello Capone How did it go?

  • @dryued6874

    @dryued6874

    7 жыл бұрын

    How did it go, Marcello Capone? *WHAT DID YOU SEE?!*

  • @beepbopbeep2873

    @beepbopbeep2873

    6 жыл бұрын

    Marcello Capone how did it go?! Its been months!!

  • @lorimast
    @lorimast5 жыл бұрын

    Very good information, I can tell she really did her research. This is very interesting.

  • @julio2011hotdog
    @julio2011hotdog4 жыл бұрын

    I love changing, I think that I've done a big change in my life so far but I still need to change a lot. I'm anxious, depressed, I have problems speaking, understanding concepts and memorizing. I have started meditating four months ago so let's see how good this will be for me in the long run.

  • @taval8389

    @taval8389

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any update??

  • @chidanandanayak9609
    @chidanandanayak96093 жыл бұрын

    I meditated 5-8 hours a day for 3-5 months and I was able to live a anxiety and depression free life. But not all meditation techniques are for all..you have to choose your convenient ones

  • @skippy7208

    @skippy7208

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s impressive! 8 hours in a day?!! Glad it solved your anxiety and depression 👍

  • @chidanandanayak9609

    @chidanandanayak9609

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@skippy7208 right meditation can cure you from certain diseases too.. Google phakyab Rinpoche.. his recovery is worlds first documented case

  • @chidanandanayak9609

    @chidanandanayak9609

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@User-ef3zw seems like you have no knowledge about both diet and meditation. thanks

  • @amidlifewoman
    @amidlifewoman10 жыл бұрын

    Very good info. I never heard it explained as well and in lay men terms :)

  • @JustTro

    @JustTro

    10 жыл бұрын

    Amidlifewoman, I agree. The speech was givien and I left understanding what was talked about. However I wonder if they considered what time of the day the subjected mediated during. We all have different times of the day that are more stressful than others. I wonder if that makes a difference. -Troetta -Women's Health Issue Class

  • @DoctorJack16
    @DoctorJack163 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Talk Dr. Lazar. I just did a meditation video referencing your work!

  • @NicksLocker
    @NicksLocker3 жыл бұрын

    Incredible news to hear. I've been doing it for a year and a half.

  • @JudoMateo
    @JudoMateo9 жыл бұрын

    What are the implications of these studies in regard to the very popular materialistic view of most scientists which leads to the theory that consciousness is some kind of epiphenomenon that arises as an effect of material processes? If actions that are performed strictly within ones awareness have a measurable effect on material structures it appears that the materialistic/epiphenomenon model is outdated and that the Buddha's statement that "All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner; they have mind as their chief; they are mind-made." may have merit.I find these studies on how mindfulness rewires and strengthens the brain very interesting to say the least. I've practiced Satipatthana for a number of years and many people are astonished at how well and clearly I remember, how calmly I handle heavy loads of stress, and solve problematic situations peacefully; so I know first hand from years of experiences the powerful benefits that arise from regular practice. Peace.

  • @chas-xx7rl

    @chas-xx7rl

    8 жыл бұрын

    JudoMateo I saw 2 people who stated that consciousness is physical on YT, I almost shot myself.

  • @boleroinferno
    @boleroinferno9 жыл бұрын

    It's more like "body-mind plasticity" than "neuroplasticity" because it's not just the brain. The body is a holistic system. There are about 4 input channels: stomach e.g. for recycling RNA, small intestine e.g. for absorbing water-based nutrition, the colon e.g. for fermentation of solid waste by gut bacteria, and the lungs e.g. for the absorption of airborne nutrition. There are a couple of output channels: solid waste elimination, liquid waste elimination, skin (sweat), and the lungs.

  • @helenaville5939

    @helenaville5939

    9 жыл бұрын

    The Rain Shimmers But the topic of study was just the brain. Expanding on this is for another discussion on another day.

  • @westsidesmitty1

    @westsidesmitty1

    Жыл бұрын

    The importance of the Enteric nervous system is only now being appreciated in the West. Excellent points.

  • @JT-zm3pn
    @JT-zm3pn6 жыл бұрын

    Love her work

  • @thespiritfish3891
    @thespiritfish3891 Жыл бұрын

    Yoga has changed my life completely. I started yoga over 20 years ago.

  • @Yewon2001
    @Yewon20019 жыл бұрын

    Too short. But awesome

  • @Raccon_Detective.
    @Raccon_Detective.2 жыл бұрын

    1:56 Scientifically Validated Benefits 3:59 Areas with more Gray Matter 5:36 Left Hippocampus 6:11 Temporo-Parietal Junction 6:27 Change in Stress Correlates with change in Amygdala Gray Matter

  • @LK-hz2rg
    @LK-hz2rg3 жыл бұрын

    Wow lovely presentation! Thank you!

  • @song5min
    @song5min3 жыл бұрын

    너무 좋은 내용입니다 감사합니다~! thank you

  • @KatStarwolf
    @KatStarwolf10 жыл бұрын

    Don't knock these studies, kids. We need these empirical studies to prove how legitimate and efficacious so-called 'metaphysical' processes actually are. They're actually doing us a favor... :-)

  • @blahbleh5671

    @blahbleh5671

    5 жыл бұрын

    thank

  • @BonJoviRussia
    @BonJoviRussia10 жыл бұрын

    Will meditation help me to conquer the world?

  • @fringeailments

    @fringeailments

    10 жыл бұрын

    of course it will! when you achieve highest plain you will see your enemies driven before you and hear the lamentations of the women. Seriously, if you're a martial arts practitioner meditation can drasticly shorten reaction time.

  • @8Pabs8

    @8Pabs8

    10 жыл бұрын

    It'll help u "conquer" yourself.

  • @carlosthebeast2763

    @carlosthebeast2763

    10 жыл бұрын

    If you can control your mind, then you can control reality.

  • @CrewtonRamone

    @CrewtonRamone

    10 жыл бұрын

    Will meditation help me to conquer the world? Yes.

  • @lewisforsythe1403

    @lewisforsythe1403

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yes my son .Meditation and Satan !

  • @nancydutt1492
    @nancydutt14923 жыл бұрын

    I love meditation. It's so healing for your brain.

  • @alir.9894
    @alir.98942 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! Thank you so much!!

  • @tarekkerbedj1031
    @tarekkerbedj10317 жыл бұрын

    sure judge her i would love to see you facing that crowd

  • @meoinn76
    @meoinn763 жыл бұрын

    POV: You're in Homeroom

  • @amensk-jg7wf

    @amensk-jg7wf

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @sylviamartin3445
    @sylviamartin34454 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and I work with clients everyday in Hypnosis to help them become Free with understanding, It’s important that you honor the thoughts in your mind because your thoughts create your belief and experiences. You have positive thoughts and you have negative ones too. Nurture your mind with positive thoughts: kindness, empathy, compassion, peace, love, joy, humility, generosity, etc. The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the more you can attract great things into your life. hugs

  • @amitspace8906
    @amitspace89063 жыл бұрын

    thanku so much tedx and sara

  • @Innovationlu
    @Innovationlu7 жыл бұрын

    lol i had to slow it down to .75 speed. still good

  • @curelop
    @curelop9 жыл бұрын

    It's so hard to sit still for 30-40 minutes without falling asleep. :)

  • @curelop

    @curelop

    9 жыл бұрын

    I'm gonna learn how to mediate....#ooommmmm :)

  • @someonesomewhere6633

    @someonesomewhere6633

    9 жыл бұрын

    Lou Curelop You don't need to absolutely to 30-40 minutes of meditation, unless you are 30-40 years old.It's normally recommended to meditate for number of minutes equal to our age in years.And no, you don't fall asleep especially if you're also chanting.

  • @henrylmijaresm7782

    @henrylmijaresm7782

    9 жыл бұрын

    Stella Deli Where did you read that? I'm a Vipassana meditator thats why I ask

  • @codyliao

    @codyliao

    6 жыл бұрын

    stardelic well I'm only 21 and I can meditate for 40 minutes at a time and do it twice per day! Age is not the problem!

  • @cellogirl11rw55

    @cellogirl11rw55

    6 жыл бұрын

    You won't fall asleep if you're really focused.

  • @monsegutierrez7389
    @monsegutierrez73896 жыл бұрын

    Es increble ver como gracias a la meditación del Yoga nos ayuda mucho ya que nos ayuda a relajar tanto nuestros nervios como el cerebro y eso nos pude ser de mucha ayuda en nuestra vida cotidiana y los exámenes.

  • @visa3267
    @visa3267 Жыл бұрын

    Mastrubation leads to depression and degredation of brain !

  • @pineappledust
    @pineappledust7 жыл бұрын

    Okay I'm convinced, but she forgot one thing... How do you meditate?

  • @jamesyboii100

    @jamesyboii100

    7 жыл бұрын

    Google that, bro! Countless guided meditations, i think preferably you would want to go for "Zen meditation" They're all fairly similar but Zen is the art of simply meditating whereas others such as "Mindfulness" go a little deeper.

  • @beatrizkarwai6763

    @beatrizkarwai6763

    7 жыл бұрын

    There are basically two types in buddhism: vipassana and samatha. Vipassana is a training in focusing on daily activities, and samatha is a training to unfocus, to abstract from reality and to try to see what's behind our thoughts. Samatha is close to yoga, but yoga also has a exercising component, but in both you are trying to pay attention to your body (or abstract concepts if you are doing the arupyajhanas) and to derive insight and immersion in the experience. Many indian dances, like bharatanatyam and mohiniyatam, are also considered types of meditation, but they are very heavy physical exercises, and old people may find it difficult to go on with the practice. They are very good to train our discipline, focus, coordination, and body conscience. Basically, there are many types of meditation, and you could technicaly meditate anywhere, with vipassana, but the main characteristic is that some types of meditation are intended to make you aware of your environment, and other types are more introspective and intended to gain insight. Meditation is more a disposition of the mind than a specific practice. You can meditate all day long, while doing whatever chores you need to do. Enlightened people are said to meditate constantly, and to have a very deep focus and insight all the time. It's necessary to say that meditation is not the same thing as relaxation. Some practices may be relaxing, others may require a lot of focus and discipline. It's about equilibrium, not pleasure. People usualy make this mistake, and think that meditation is equivalent to relaxing and numbing activities like entertainment, but it's very different.

  • @TeaWillHelp

    @TeaWillHelp

    6 жыл бұрын

    those aren't kinds of buddhism, should be kinds of meditation in buddhism. Anyway, what you wrote is very usefull and interesting, Thank you

  • @farisalthibani1270
    @farisalthibani12702 жыл бұрын

    Wow it's 2011 and... Ted is talking about Meditation !!!!!!!!!!! congratulations on this amazing discovery... Ted

  • @mercytoday
    @mercytoday2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best Ted Talks!

  • @KensaiZen
    @KensaiZen9 жыл бұрын

    Hidden in religious scriptures are practices which lead to the path of spirituality. From the path of spirituality one will eventually come to the truth. From the truth one will find God. There is a profound difference from those who "follow" a religion, to those that "practice" the religion. Many will say they have never felt the presence of God. Seen God at work. Understanding the will of the creator. Then you have to ask the question. How many of those people actually "practiced" spirituality and raised themselves to a level where it was possible to? Meditation is a very important part of spiritual practice. How can you ever hope to be mindful of the universe and your inner self if you cannot quiet your own mind. All religions have some form of meditation method. Those who "follow" will never understand.

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