Lecture: The Science of Meditation

Bala Kishore, is Vice President – Better Living at Searce Technologies, with 30+ years in the IT industry. A digital wellness coach and author, he designed India’s first university-level Digital Wellness course. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Digital Wellness at IIT Mandi and has been practising Raja Yoga meditation for over three decades with the Brahma Kumaris.

Meditation is one of the most talked-about practices in wellness today, but what does it really mean? How does it affect the brain and body, and what does science say about its benefits? In this talk, Bala Kishore explores the science behind meditation and explains why it can be seen as a “zero-cost pill” for enhancing physical and mental well-being. Blending research with practical insights, he offers a clear and accessible understanding of meditation for modern life.