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# Contemplative Neurosciences and Mind-Body Research

Accelerate Science-backed Innovation in Digital Health and Elevate Contemplative Research

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- [Blog](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/blog/)
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## Pages

- [Home](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/) - Dr. Vago's TEDx Talk - Self-Transformation Through Mindfulness Podcasts Dialogue with Spiritual Teachers His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Deepak Chopra, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Sadhguru Educational Talks DR. VAGO'S RESEARCH IS SUPPORTED BY GENEROUS PHILANTHROPIC DONATIONS AND GRANTS FROM:
- [Contact Dr. Vago](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/contact/)
- [Meditation Training](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/meditation-training/) - Overview Nature of Mind Meditation Training Embark on a transformative journey of personalized training with Dr. David Vago, PhD. Whether you are a curious novice, athlete or career executive looking to optimize performance, or advanced practitioner looking to go deeper, you will gain the guidance and support you need for insight into your interdependent and
- [Services](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/services/) - How Can Dr. Vago Help You? Dr. Vago helps digital health and wellness companies apply neuroscience and behavioral science strategies to product and feature development, improve meaningful impact, and market positioning. The proposed plan focuses on a phased approach to implementing solutions, starting with an evaluation of the QStudio wellbeing ecosystem, development of a roadmap
- [ABOUT](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/about-us/) - Dr. David Vago is scientific advisor for the mindfulness, digital health, and psychedelic research community. Dr. Vago is also currently the President of the International Society for Contemplative Research. He has an academic pedigree from Vanderbilt, Harvard, Weill Cornell and University of Utah. He was most recently an Associate Professor and core training faculty for
- [Consulting Services](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/consulting-services/) - Through Contemplative Labs, Dr. Vago provides consulting services offered to the digital health and wellbeing industry that are uniquely positioned at the intersection of neuroscience, innovation, and mental health technology. Here's a breakdown of key areas where Dr. Vago's expertise adds value: Overline Transforming Digital Health Through Neuroscience, Integrative Health, and Innovation Neuroscience-Backed Product Development
- [Donation](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/donation/) - How You Can Make an Impact Dr. Vago and his collaborators are advancing the field of contemplative neuroscience, exploring how meditation and other mind-body practices can enhance Health, Healing, and the Human condition. By studying the brain’s activity during deep meditative states, we aim to unlock new insights into the potential for mental and emotional
- [Publications](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/publications/) - Peer-reviewed publications in NCBI-My Bibliography [Link] h-index = 35 [Link] Articles in peer-reviewed journals: In Preparation/Under Review Vago, D.R., Pan, H., Young, S., Silbersweig, D., Stern, E. Fronto-striatal-limbic and Modality-specific Markers of Clarity in Novice and Advanced Meditators During Open Monitoring and Concentrative Meditative States of Tranquility. In Preparation Laird, B., Vago, D.R., Yaden, D.,
- [News & Press](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/news-and-press/) - Public Talks, Press, and Interviews 2020-2024 2018 [Link] Dr. Vago and Dr. Fadel Zeidan are interviewed about the benefits of meditation in the context of pain and managing stress by Todd Sampson for the Discovery Channel series – Redesign My Brain. WATCH CLIP 2010 Sustainable Happiness with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche - Part I/II Dr. Vago
- [How to Meditate](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/how-to-meditate/) - Starting Meditation Practice There are many forms of meditation. You may be wondering where to start. Here, we provide a description of many styles of practice and some opportunities to try some guided practices to get you started For those interested in some simple guided meditations, there is a large selection of secular Buddhist instructors
- [Resources](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/resources/)
- [Research](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/research-studies/) - FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS Persistent subjective states of anxiety or depression resulting from chronic stress, pain, or incidence of trauma, facilitate dynamic and iterative dysregulation across sensory-motor, emotional, and cognitive processes. These chronic maladaptive states increase the likelihood of poor health outcomes including immunodeficiency, inflammation, and psychopathology. Fortunately, a growing body of research suggests that certain forms
- [Participate in Research](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/participate-in-research/) - Now Recruiting for the Following Studies Quantification of Glymphatic Functioning in Sleep and Meditative States Advanced meditators needed for Vanderbilt neuroimaging study Vanderbilt IRB: 202527 Clinical Trials: NCT04506892 Help us understand how mindfulness meditation affects brain function and behavior You may qualify if you:- are between 18-45 years old- Healthy- Frequently practice Mindfulness-based meditation The
- [Donation Failed](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/donation-failed/)
- [Donation Confirmation](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/donation-confirmation/)
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- [What is Integrative Medicine?](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/what-is-integrative-medicine/) - An integrative approach to health and wellness emphasizes a holistic, relationship-centered focus on the patient, the practitioner and the healing environment. In contrast to a specialized treatment model often seen in traditional medical clinics where the focus is on one organ system or one cluster of symptoms, integrative medicine is a therapeutic approach that focuses
- [What is Contemplative Science?](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/what-is-contemplative-science/) - WHAT IS CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCE? Contemplative science is defined as the scholarly and scientific investigation of contemplative practices. Such research may involve the study of general techniques that focus attention in a sustained fashion with the aim of deepening states of concentration, tranquility, and insight, broadening the field of awareness, or developing altruistic tendencies, including empathy,
- [THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ME FOR UPDATES
- [Mindfulness-Oriented Research Centers](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/mindfulness-oriented-research-centers/) - CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTERS The following list includes Education, Dharma, and research-related centers across the world interested in mindfulness and meditation Centers and Websites: 1. Mind and Life Institute [Link] 2. UMASS – center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (JKZ) [Link] 3. UK Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy – [Link] 2. Mindful.org – A Shambhala Sun publication [Link]
- [Research Internship](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/research-internship/) - The intern/trainee will have the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of contemplative science and mind-body research in a cognitive-neuroscience context and in partnership with the well-being Industry. The Contemplative Neuroscience and Mind-Body Research lab (CNMB) is situated in the department of Psychology and utilizes VU and VUMC resources to focus on integrative health
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- [Meditation Research Consortia](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/meditation-research-consortia/) - Mindfulness Research ConsortiumThe MRC is an interdisciplinary consortium of Mindfulness Researchers from Harvard, Brown, Georgetown, and Vanderbilt Universities. We focus on collaborative team science approaches to the science of mindfulness. Learn More Emergent Phenomenology Research ConsortiumBringing together clinical, scientific andspiritual paradigms to improve clinical outcomes. This consortium brings together a diverse team of experts to
- [Values](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/values/) - Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionI believe in nurturing tolerance, acceptance, and action toward a world that embraces our shared humanity. In anage of systemic racism polarization, and social disconnection, I recognize there are barriers to realizing ourfundamental interconnectedness that exist not only in the human mind, but are deeply embedded withininstitutions and structures. I
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- [Suggested Reading List](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/suggested-reading-list/) - SUGGESTED READING LIST Mindfulness, Self-compassion, and Acceptance in Clinical Practice Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: A New Approach to Preventing Relapse; By Segal, Williams and TeasdaleFull Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness; By Jon Kabat ZinnCognitive Therapy of Depression; By Beck, Rush, Shaw and EmeryBaer, RA (Ed.) (2006).
- [Blog](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/blog-2/) - This is the page where users will find your site's blog
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## Videos

- [The Science & Practice of Self-transformation | A course on Mindful Living with Dr. Elisha Goldstein](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/dr-vago-speaks-with-elisha-goldstein-on-the-science-practice-of-self-transformation/)
- [The Science of Meditation | The Sonya Looney Grow The Good Podcast](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/the-science-of-meditation-the-sonya-looney-grow-the-good-podcast/)
- [3 Thoughts That Can Age Your Brain (and Hurt Your Heart) | The Channeled Podcast with Julie Edmonds](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/3-thoughts-that-can-age-your-brain-and-hurt-your-heart-the-channeled-podcast-with-julie-edmonds/)
- [Touching into Presence - The Contemplative Experience | with Andrew Rosenstock](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/touching-into-presence-the-contemplative-experience/)
- [Contemplative Neuroscience | Groundless Ground Podcast with Lisa Dale Miller](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/dr-vago-speaks-on-contemplative-neuroscience-with-groundless-ground/)
- [How to Experience Personal Growth and Awakening Through Meditation & Meta-Awareness | Passion Struck Podcast with John R. Miles](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/passion-struck-podcast-meditation-and-meta-awareness/)
- [The Neuroscience of Awakening | Effortless Mindfulness Podcast with Loch Kelly](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/the-neuroscience-of-awakening/)
- [Radical Mindfulness | Radically Loved Yoga, Health, & Wellness Podcast with Rosie Acosta](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/radically-loved-yoga-health-wellness-podcast-with-rosie-acosta/)
- [Mapping the Meditative Mind | And Then It Hit Me Podcast with Cory Allen](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/mapping-the-meditative-mind-and-then-it-hit-me-podcast-with-cory-allen/)
- [Mind the Mindfulness Hype | The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/mind-the-mindfulness-hype/)
- [Meditation, Neuroscience, and the Self | The Mind and Life Podcast with Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/meditation-neuroscience-and-the-self/)
- [The Art and Science of Awareness | Mind the Moment Podcast with Tara Healey and Jon Roberts](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/the-art-and-science-of-awareness-mind-the-moment-podcast-with-tara-healey-and-jon-roberts/)
- [This is Your Brain on Meditation | 10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/this-is-your-brain-on-meditation-10-happier-podcast-with-dan-harris/)
- [Flow States and Meta-Awareness | The Contemplative Science Podcast with Mark Miller](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/the-contemplative-science-podcast-flow-states-and-meta-awareness/)
- [Thorsten Barnhofer, Amit Bernstein, David Vago on The science of mindfulness | Present Moment Mindfulness Podcast with Ted Meissner](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/present-moment-mindfulness-podcast-thorsten-barnhofer-amit-bernstein-dave-vago-on-the-science-of-mindfulness/)
- [Your Brain on Purpose: The Science of a Meaningful Life | The Passionstruck Podcast with John R. Miles](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/your-brain-on-purpose-the-science-of-a-meaningful-life-dr-dave-vago/)
- [Contemplative Neuroscience in Neurotech and Medtech | The State of MedTech with Omar Khateeb](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/contemplative-neuroscience-in-neurotech-and-medtech/) - https://cybersangha.net/self-transcendence/
- [Top 5 Impacts of Meditation on the Brain: 30-Minute Lunch & Learn with Dr. David Vago](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/top-5-impacts-of-meditation-on-the-brain-30-minute-lunch-learn-with-dr-david-vago/)
- [What You're Searching For Is Where You're Standing: Science of Meditation | Dr. David Vago PhD. |  Dr. Jason Yuan](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/what-youre-searching-for-is-where-youre-standing-science-of-meditation-dr-david-vago-phd-dr-jason-yuan/)
- [The Flashlight, Floodlight & Juggler: Training Attention with Meditation - with Dr. Amishi Jha and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/the-flashlight-floodlight-juggler-training-attention-with-meditation/)
- [Stanford University Contemplation By Design Summit 2023: Self-transformation through Contemplative Experience](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/contemplation-by-design-summit-2023-self-transformation-through-contemplative-experience/)
- [Stephanie Nash - 2 Minutes on Meditation Posture](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/stephanie-nash-2-minutes-on-meditation-posture/)
- [Lecture for USC Center for Mindfulness: Mapping the Meditative Mind: Neural Mechanisms and Clinical Relevance](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/lecture-for-usc-center-for-mindfulness-mapping-the-meditative-mind-neural-mechanisms-and-clinical-relevance/)
- [Interview on Self-Transformation for Brain Mind with Nichol Bradford](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/interview-on-self-transformation-for-brain-mind-with-nichol-bradford/)
- [David Vago: Contemplative Neuroscientist | A Film By Conor Provenzano](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/david-vago-contemplative-neuroscientist/)
- [Seoul International Meditation Expo 2025 [Dongguk University]: Self-Transformation Through Meditation](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/self-transformation-through-meditation/)
- [Mapping the Meditative Mind: Exploring the Neural Substrates of Mindful Awareness](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/mapping-the-meditative-mind-exploring-the-neural-substrates-of-mindful-awareness/)
- [Dr. Vago speaks with Sadhguru on the value of Yoga during the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/mental-health-impact-of-the-covid-pandemic​-dr-vago-speaks-with-sadhguru-and-other-medical-experts/)
- [Dr. Vago speaks with Dr. Becky Acabchuk and Prakriti Poddar on How Mindfulness Benefits Work Culture](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/how-mindfulness-benefits-work-culture/)
- [Dr. Vago presents his research to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as part of Mind and Life XXIV - Latest Findings in Contemplative Science](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/mind-and-life-xxiv-latest-findings-in-contemplative-science-dr-vago-presents-his-research-to-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama/)
- [Dr. Vago speaks with ABC News' Dan Harris and meditation teacher Jeff Warren on challenges in meditation](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/abc-news-dan-harris-and-meditation-teacher-jeff-warren-talk-with-cognitive-neuroscientist-david-vago-at-vanderbilt-university-in-nashville/)
- [Dr. Vago presents to Dzogchen master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche on Sustainable Happiness](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/sustainable-happiness-a-dialogue-between-science-and-contemplative-wisdom-dr-vago-presents-to-dzogchen-master-yongey-mingyur-rinpoche/)
- [Dr. Vago speaks to the 1440 Foundation - What is Contemplative Science](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/dr-vago-speaks-to-the-1440-foundation-what-is-contemplative-science/)
- [Dr. Vago on Contemplative Science](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/dr-vago-on-contemplative-science/)
- [Dr. Vago speaks with Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia and Sadhguru on Mysteries of Moon & Mind -](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/mysteries-of-moon-mind-dr-horacio-de-la-iglesia-dr-david-r-vago-explore-with-sadhguru/)
- [Dr. Vago speaks with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and other eminent scientists on Self-Transcendence](https://contemplativeneurosciences.com/aiovg_videos/dr-vago-speaks-with-tenzin-wangyal-rinpoche-and-other-eminent-scientists-on-self-transcendence/)

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