Meditation and your brain - 6 Minute English

Meditating can change your mind - that’s the opinion of some experts. Listen to this episode of 6 Minute English as Sam and Neil discuss the effects of meditating on your brain and teach you some useful English vocabulary along the way. Question: What is the meaning of the Tibetan word for ‘meditation’? Is it… a) to relax b) to feel blissful c) to become familiar [The answer is at the end of the programme.] Vocabulary: neuroscience science concerning the workings of the nervous system and brain compassion attitude wishing everyone to be free from all physical and mental suffering a flash of insight a sudden moment of understanding something previously not understood; also known as an Aha! moment neuroplasticity the brain’s ability to restructure its neural, electrical pathways in response to purposeful activity brain circuits groups of interconnected neurons that perform a specific function when activated enduring lasting over a long period of time To download the audio and a transcript, go to our webpage: #vocabulary #learningEnglish #bbclearningenglish #6minuteenglish For more English videos and English lessons to help you learn English: We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment.