Megabrain

The book “Megabrain” by Michael Hutchison was a seminal work in personal development programs.  At this point, mostly a historical curiosity, but the book did shake up the personal growth and self-help arena — driving exploration of performance transformation beyond...

The Relaxation Response

“The Relaxation Response,” by Herbert Benson, is a seminal work in the relationship of relaxation and physiological stress.  The book reveals Benson’s research to show that relaxation practices have long lasting effects, well beyond the relaxation practice itself.  An...

Meditation improves concentration

In the study referenced below, it was shown than basic meditation techniques improve concentration and focus.  This adds to the body of evidence that meditation practices have benefits well beyond the brief period of relaxation one experiences during meditation. The...