The Top-Down, Executive Control of Attention

February 6, 2019

This talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is titled, “The Top-Down, Executive Control of Attention” and it focuses on steadiness of mind from the top-down deliberate regulation of attention.

This talk included a guided meditation which you can download here.

The San Rafael Meditation group is a weekly gathering in San Rafael, California, and is led by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. (and occasional guest teachers). It focuses on cultivating the brain states of self-awareness, calm, and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness. Research has shown that this can strengthen your immune system and nurture other health benefits.

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