Meditation and the Brain with Sara Lazar
Event description
Meditation And The Brain | Public Lecture
Explore the science of meditation with Harvard neuroscientist Associate Professor Sara Lazar. In this enlightening talk, Sara Lazar will reveal the impacts of meditation on the brain, illustrating how it can rewire our neural pathways to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, while also supporting cognitive longevity. Discover the latest research findings on how meditation can enhance mental health and brain function. The session concludes with a Q&A, offering a unique opportunity to engage with Sara in this interdisciplinary event.
Please Note:
- This is an in-person event and will not be recorded.
- Due to high demand, we ask that you book tickets only if you're sure you can attend. This helps ensure everyone interested has a chance to join us.
- If your plans change, please let us know. Thank you for your understanding!
This event is made possible through our collaboration with The Agape Meditation Charity. Agape provides education and research on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in addressing mental health problems.
We are proud to partner with Agape in this shared commitment to advance wellbeing and understanding.
Talk date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
Venue: In person - State Library of Victory, Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entrance 3, La Trobe St, Melbourne
Doors open: 6.00pm
Doors close, event commences: 6.30pm
Event concludes: 8.00pm
Contact: m3cs@monash.edu