This book explains the physiological mechanisms underlying the practice and experience of mindfulness meditation – the neuroscience of mindfulness. Presenting cutting-edge research on the neurological and cognitive changes associated with its practice it aims to explain how it reaps positive effects and subsequently, how best to undertake and implement mindfulness practice.
Mindfulness neuroscience research integrates theory and methods from eastern contemplative traditions, western psychology and neuroscience, and is based on neuroimaging techniques, physiological measures and behavioural tests. The book begins by explaining these foundations and then moves on to themes such as the impact of personality and how mindfulness can shape behaviour change, attention and self-control. Finally, the book discusses common misconceptions about mindfulness and challenges in future research endeavours.
Written by a renowned and well-published expert in the neuroscience of mindfulness this book will be invaluable for both scholars, researchers and practitioners in psychotherapy and the health sciences working with mindfulness as well as those studying and working in the fields of neuroscience and neuropsychology.- ISBN: 978-3-319-46321-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 09/03/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés