it is known that meditating on regular basis increases dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. I guess serotonin makes sense, but what about dopamine? It’s connected to reward and motivation, so why would the activity that’s literally doing nothing promoting release of this chemical?
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Meditation can release dopamine but long term it gets you more onto serotonin than dopamine.
Here’s an article I found about how meditation increases dopeamine levels:
https://plasticbrainblog.com/2018/12/16/meditation-mood-dopamine-levels/
As a meditator I can share that one reason meditation releases dopamine is because it feels good! (once you understand the principles and practice a good amount )
Loving-kindness or “Metta” meditation is a blast for this.
Any positive thought towards another person releases dopeamine and serotonin too which is why monks can be so happy!
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