Meditation and the Brain

Exploring the frontiers of neuroscience and meditation

About the Event

A sold-out audience convened at the Rubin Museum of Art on February 19th for a riveting discussion of the effects of Transcendental Meditation on the brain. Hosted by the David Lynch Foundation, the evening featured a live EEG demonstration and presentations from leading experts in the field.

Watch the full conference

Robert Roth

Video Full Conference Replay

Dr. Fred Travis

Video Dr. Fred Travis - Neuroscience
behind TM (with live EEG demo)

Dr. Bill Stixrud

Video Dr. Bill Stixrud - How TM
affects behavior and development

Watch Q&A’s with the Panelists

Dr. Fred Travis

Video Dr. Travis - How Does TM Affect the Way We Behave?

Dr. Bill Stixrud

Video Meditation vs. Medication

Dr. Fred Travis

Video Transcendental Meditation and Neuroplasticity

Dr. Fred Travis

Video How Does TM Affect Wakefulness Circuits?

Dr. Fred Travis

Video Why Does TM Work for People With Many Different Challenges?

Robert Roth

Video Is TM for Reducing Stress or Increasing Awareness?

Dr. Fred Travis

Video How Does TM Improve Performance?

Dr. Fred Travis

Video What Makes Transcendental Meditation Unique?

Dr. Fred Travis

Video Is TM Helpful for People with ADHD Medication?

Dr. Bill Stixrud

Video How Does TM Affect People with ADHD?