Blissful Brain

The Blissful Brain is published by Gaia Thinking. For more information on how to order your copy, please click here.

Guardian G2: Mind over matter by Andy Darling

"Neuroscientist Shanida Nataraja has proven meditation does more than clear your head, it can put both halves of your brain to work, improving your concentration, memory, and decision-making...". To read more, please click here.

Upcoming talk: Yoga Ananda, Reigate, Surrey on Friday the 4th of June

Shanida Nataraja will be speaking at a seminar on The Blissful Brain on Friday, 04th June 2010 at 19:30 at Yoga Ananda Ltd. 46 Albert Road North, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9EL. For more information, please click here.

How important is meditation for our health and well being? Is it merely a soothing relaxation technique with no long-term benefits, or is it in fact a vital healthcare practice that deserves wider recognition and higher public regard?

In this groundbreaking new book, Dr Shanida Nataraja explores the extraordinary research that shows practices such as meditation, tai chi and yoga are not only helpful in reducing stress; they may actually be crucial for good health and optimal brain functioning. From the effects of meditation on blood pressure and depression to the latest insights from brain imaging studies, this book reveals the scientific evidence that proves meditative practices should be at the very heart of our healthcare system. For more information, click here.

This website offers a comprehensive set of resources for those interested in finding out more about the topics covered in The Blissful Brain.

In addition to an A to Z of topics related to the content of The Blissful Brain, this website also houses a presentation given by the author on The Blissful Brain, a comprehensive list of references for each of The Blissful Brain chapters to guide further reading, and a select list of useful websites.

Dr Shanida Nataraja has a BSc (First Class Hons) in Human Science and Neuroscience and a PhD in Neurophysiology, both from University College London. For her PhD, Shanida investigated the processes underlying learning and memory in the rat brain..... Click here to read more.

"...I rate this book highly. Informative, well-balanced, and with very good concluding chapters respectively on meditation and health and on meditation in daily life, it provides a welcome resource for all those interested in research into the brain-related changes consequent upon meditation. An excellent purchase."

Professor David Fontana