Self-induced altered states of consciousness

Consciousness can be altered willfully. There are different methods to induce altered state of consciousness including psychological means. While some such induced states are pathological many others are not. Indian and other eastern concepts emphasize one can induce "higher states of consciousness" oneself. Physiological changes are observed in these altered states of consciousness that point to a neural basis.

Published online: 28 October 2010
https://doi.org/10.1075/aicr.79.35gan