A O-15-H2O PET study of meditation and the resting state of normal consciousness

Author(s): Lou, H. C., Kjaer, T. W. , Friberg, L. , Wildschiodtz, G. , Holm, S. , Nowak, M.

Journal/Book: Human Brain-Mapping. 1999; 7(2): 98-105.

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to examine whether the neural structures subserving meditation can be reproducibly measured, and, if so, whether they are different from those supporting the resting state of normal consciousness. Cerebral blood flow distribution was investigated with the O-15-H2O PET technique in nine young adults, who were highly experienced yoga teachers, during the relaxation meditation (Yoga Nidra), and during the resting state of norm al basis of different aspects of consciousness.

Keyword(s): br. pet. meditation.

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