A Scientific Approach to Meditation.

I’m told that practicing meditative techniques is the equivalent of a physical workout for the brain. The idea is appealing and yet it’s so hard to make it stick as a habit. I know the science behind the practice and I’ve studied countless research papers on the benefits to health and wellbeing and yet most guided meditations fail to hit their mark.

As soon as I find a nice soothing voice to listen to, the guide begins to veer off topic into religious or spiritual practices. What if I don’t want to learn about Buddhist monks or swear allegiance to whichever swami has…