If you’re human - you’re stressed and it probably feels like it’s only getting worse. Meditation is exercise for your brain. Not only will a regular practice reduce stress, but will also improve your focus. So if you’re feeling distracted, frazzled, and in need of a break -  Don’t grab a Snickers, sit down and meditate.

On this episode, I cover

• What happens to your brain when you meditate
• How to do it
• And why it's one of the best things you can start today for your health and physiology 

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- Is meditation associated with altered brain structure? Author: Kieran C.R. Fox,Savannah Nijeboer,Matthew L. Dixon,James L. Floman,Melissa Ellamil,Samuel P. Rumak,Peter Sedlmeier,Kalina Christoff. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. June 2014

- Moore, Adam et al. “Regular, brief mindfulness meditation practice improves electrophysiological markers of attentional control.” Frontiers in human neuroscience vol. 6 18. 10 Feb. 2012, doi:10.3389/fnhum.2012.00018

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