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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology#84: The Brain of a Mental Olympian - Elena Antonova, PhDDr. Elena Antonova is a neuroscientist and senior lecturer in psychology at Brunel University London. Her research focuses on the effects of long-term mindfulness meditation practice in the hope of promoting mental wellbeing in the general population. On this episode, we dive into the different approaches to meditation and the 4 levels of meditation practice development. We also discuss what goes on in the brains of elite meditators and what it takes for the average person to reap the benefits from a meditation practice. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind We...2021-12-211h 06
Science & Wisdom LIVEPart 2 - Destructive Emotions & Distorted Perceptions - Dr. Elena Antonova, Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence FreemanTwo scientists, Dr. Elena Antonova and Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, join two contemplative practitioners, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence Freeman, for a lively discussion on negative emotions and their possible solutions, moderated by Scott Snibbe. The dialogue begins with an exploration of why we call certain emotions ‘negative’ or ‘destructive’, and how they can lead to patterns of behaviour that bring suffering to ourselves and others. The speakers discuss the possible antidotes to non-virtuous states of mind, and how contemplative traditions offer us practical tools to let go of the...2020-12-1930 min
Science & Wisdom LIVEPart 1 - Destructive Emotions & Distorted Perceptions - Dr. Elena Antonova, Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence FreemanTwo scientists, Dr. Elena Antonova and Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, join two contemplative practitioners, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence Freeman, for a lively discussion on negative emotions and their possible solutions, moderated by Scott Snibbe. The dialogue begins with an exploration of why we call certain emotions ‘negative’ or ‘destructive’, and how they can lead to patterns of behaviour that bring suffering to ourselves and others. The speakers discuss the possible antidotes to non-virtuous states of mind, and how contemplative traditions offer us practical tools to let go of the...2020-12-1031 min
Science & Wisdom LIVEWhen meditation informs scientific research: An interview with neuroscientist Dr. Elena Antonova“Contemplative practice could educate science, bring it out of scientism and back to its essence. A lot of scientists would benefit from this training of staying with the question and not jumping straight to an answer.” – Dr. Elena AntonovaHow can meditation and scientific research help us to better understand the nature of our minds? What is the relationship between consciousness and the brain? Is the deep-rooted belief that “we are our brains” a scientific truth, or just a reductionist assumption?In thi...2020-10-2316 min
Zenways Dharma TalksJulian Daizan Skinner interviews Dr Elena AntonovaJulian Daizan Skinner interviews Dr Elena Antonova. Elena is a Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience based at Kings College, London.2019-06-0600 min