In this study, individuals who were stressed but otherwise healthy participated in an eight-week program of MBSR. At the end of the program, each participant reported a significant decrease in their perceived stress, as compared to before treatment. MR images of each participant’s brain were obtained both before and after the MBSR program. The images showed a decrease in the density of the amygdala gray matter after the program, when the participants reported feeling less stress. This is the first study to draw a link between physical neuroplastic changes and alterations in the one’s psychological state. More on this: Read the full study Listen to the “60-Minute Mind” podcast on this study 01/20/11
Mbsr Re Shapes The Brain
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction MBSR is a program that has been shown to reshape the brain and improve mental health It involves practicing mindfulness meditation body scan exercises and gentle yoga Research suggests that MBSR can reduce stress anxiety and depression and improve well-being and cognitive function
