Systematic attention training that creates measurable brain changes. Eight weeks of mindfulness practice increases gray matter density in hippocampus, reduces amygdala reactivity, strengthens attention networks, and enhances prefrontal-limbic connectivity. Not just relaxation—neuroplasticity through targeted practice. Different practices have different effects. Focused attention (breath concentration) strengthens sustained attention and reduces mind-wandering. Open monitoring (choiceless awareness) enhances meta-awareness and emotional regulation. Loving-kindness increases empathy and social connection. Transcendental meditation produces coherent alpha rhythms. Choose based on goals. Consistency matters—20 minutes daily beats sporadic hour-long sessions. Neurofeedback can accelerate meditation training by providing real-time feedback on brain states.
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Live Q&A sessions from Neurofeedback & Chill where Dr. Hill demonstrates protocols, answers viewer questions, and explores meditation applications in real-time with QEEG examples and brain training discussions.
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🧠 How Much Meditation Does It Really Take To Change Your Brain?
**For the complete neuroscience deep dive on meditation and brain training, see: [Biohacking Meditation: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Training](/articles/bio
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NFB & Chill: The Immune System & Biofeedback
Dr. Andrew Hill explored the emerging intersection of neurofeedback training and immune system modulation in this week's livestream. While setting up his own al
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Neurofeedback & Chill: Biohacking Meditation
Dr. Andrew Hill demonstrated a live SMR neurofeedback session while discussing the intersection of neurofeedback and meditation. The stream provided real-time v
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🧠 Alpha Waves Decoded: Neurofeedback & Chill
Dr. Hill's latest neurofeedback livestream tackled alpha waves—the brain's "neutral gear" oscillations at 8-12 Hz. The session blended real-time EEG demonstrati
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🧠 Neurofeedback Optimization: Understanding What Impacts Your Brain Training | Live
Dr. Andrew Hill addressed a question many neurofeedback users have: what factors actually matter when you're training your brain? Drawing from 25 years of clini
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Ep14 - The Lifestylist: Dialing in what works, with Luke Storey
When Luke Storey describes his mission as "translating complex ideas in spirituality and health to regular people," he's addressing something neuroscientists se
Ep13 - Becoming Ultra Spiritual and HealthyAF with JP Sears
What happens when you combine sharp satire with genuine spiritual practice? You get JP Sears—a life coach turned internet comedian who has mastered the art of l
Ep8 - Meditation, Mindfulness, and Psychology of Anxiety with Dr. Lobsang Rapgay
When a Tibetan Buddhist monk who spent 18 years in rigorous monastic training becomes a UCLA neuroscientist studying fear and anxiety, you get insights that bri
Ep7 - What is Ashtanga Yoga, with Certified Ashtanga teacher, Jörgen Christiansson
You've probably wondered whether those claims about yoga "training the mind" have any scientific basis. After sitting down with my neighbor and personal Ashtang
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Neuroscience Of Enlightenment
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