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title: "Left and Right Brain Hemispheres - Spiritual Sanctuary"
description: "Left and right brain hemispheres. The animated video below is of Psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist describing the real differences between the left and right halves of the human brain and how our 'divided brain' has profoundly altered human behavior, culture and society. It gets really interesting at 8"
url: "https://www.seekwithinyou.com/blog/healing/left-and-right-brain-hemispheres"
date: "2026-05-30T15:54:36+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

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The animated video below is of Psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist describing the real differences between the left and right halves of the human brain and how our 'divided brain' has profoundly altered human behavior, culture and society. **It gets really interesting at 8 minutes!**

## Now why should this video matter to you?

Well, chances are that you are using only part of your brain most of the time. The brain is a powerful organ. Much more powerful then we give it credit. The true power lies in a balanced brain. There is untapped potential that can be unleashed by balancing the brain.

If you desire a more balanced and powerful brain then it is essential to set about the task of doing just that. In addition to the health benefits, meditation and visualization, which is a form of meditation, are ways in which to balance the two hemispheres of your brain.

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