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The ‘Esdaile State’ or Hypnotic Coma! Dreaded by Stage Hypnotists, Desired by Surgeons…

Esdaile State is a profound state of hypnosis characterized by deep relaxation and unresponsiveness… sometimes called a ‘Hypnotic-coma’

Circumambulating Swayambhunath, or ‘Monkey Temple’ in Kathmandu (city of Temples)… a strangely euphoric feeling accompanied this.

The Monroe Institute is dedicated to exploring the human mind and consciousness with the Gateway Process even drawing CIA attention.

Quantum entanglement is one of the most perplexing concepts in physics… but have you heard about Quantum Consciousness?

The Hypnagogic State is the moment between wakefulness and sleep… a space where consciousness begins to fade

Om (AUM) chanting has resonated through spiritual practices for millennia: this ancient practice has many benefits and induces ASC

Throughout history, there have been intriguing examples of individuals entering trance states through the power of words alone.

Third Eye Massage: In a really small temple space… sonically designed in a way that created really deep altered states in us.

Nada Yoga, literally translates as: the Yoga of Sound. A mystic practice of deep listening and cultivating receptivity.

The nexus of art and meditation… the history of Mandalas is rich and diverse, spanning multiple cultures and centuries

Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) involves reducing sensory input to promote profound relaxation with huge benefits.

John C Lilly became a counterculture icon with experiments aimed at achieving interspecies communication with dolphins.

Theory of Mind: this crucial ability develops in early childhood and it continues to develop and become refined throughout your life.

Lucid dreaming, the phenomenon of realizing that you’re dreaming while still in a dream… being “aware of your own awareness”

At the heart of the Elephanta Caves lies a profound message, a message about the spiritual journey of the individual soul…

The ancient Yogic practices of Dhyana, Dharana, Yoga Nidra and Pranayama offer unique qualities on the way to Samadhi.