Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation ...: Altered

Long-term practitioners show a dampened amygdala response. They don't just feel calmer; their "alarm system" is physically less reactive to triggers.

Yogis with 27,000+ hours show "extraordinary" qualities, such as constant high-amplitude gamma waves—a state associated with peak performance and "effortless" awareness. Why It Matters Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation ...

Quick improvements in focus and stress, but the effects are fragile and disappear without consistent practice. Long-term practitioners show a dampened amygdala response