Meditation
Study details potential side effects of meditation practice
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New research indicates that while meditation is widely promoted for mental health, a substantial share of practitioners report unpleasant experiences, with about a third finding them distressing. Psychologist Nicholas Van Dam and colleagues say the findings underscore the need for clearer informed consent in mindfulness programs.
Violinist Jessica Guideri, concertmaster of the Santa Barbara Symphony, will perform at the Music & Meditation SB event on March 6, 2026. The concert at Weinman Hall features guided meditation alongside music by composers including J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms. This follows a sold-out opening concert in the series.
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A study has found that a low dose of the psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT produces brain activity patterns in an advanced Tibetan Buddhist meditator similar to those during meditation. Researchers compared the drug's effects to the lama's practiced non-dual meditation states. The findings suggest overlaps in neural responses linked to reduced self-perception.