Mind and body connection in expert meditators: a computational study based on central and peripheral nervous system

• Main Authors: Francesca Borghesi (Author), Riccardo Cremascoli (Author), Alice Chirico (Author), Laura Bianchi (Author), Amalia Di Moia (Author), Lorenzo Priano (Author), Alessandro Piedimonte (Author), Alessandro Mauro (Author), Pietro Cipresso (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract A meditative 'technique' is conceived as a continuum of different affective states involving mind and body jointly. Meditative practices can involve cognitive effort (e.g., focused attention and open-minded techniques), as well as automatic and implicit practices (e.g., transcende...