Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson
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Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
Avery, 2017
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Simple mindfulness techniques can help you lower stress and improve your mood – that’s just for starters.
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The Dalai Lama challenged authors Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson to examine yogis scientifically, and to report to a broad audience, if these traditionally spiritual methods might help others. The two friends undertook a decades-long personal and scientific quest in the growing field of contemplative neuroscience. Their findings will intrigue science buffs and the meditation-curious alike.
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About the Authors
Daniel Goleman, PhD, is a psychologist and best-selling author of emotional intelligence books and Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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