Golan Karvat

Neural tracking at theta predicts drumming-induced altered states of consciousness

Scientific Reports March 26, 2026 Y. J. Gordon, Golan Karvat, Noa Dagan et al.

Altered states of consciousness (ASC) involve shifts in perception, cognition, and awareness, offering a unique lens on the nature of consciousness. Across cultures, rhythmic drumming in the theta range (4-7 Hz) is often used to induce such states, but it remains unclear whether actively enhancing brain rhythms in this range can cause ASC. We tested whether theta-frequency drumming (4 beats per...