Seven days of calm,
Meditators’ minds remapped,
Psychedelic sparks.
Meditators’ minds remapped,
Psychedelic sparks.
An intensive seven-day meditation retreat triggered striking changes across the brain and body, including shifts tied to neuroplasticity, immunity, metabolism, and natural pain relief. Participants also showed brain connectivity patterns resembling those associated with psychedelic experiences, suggesting that powerful altered states may be achievable without…