‘Positive’ and ‘Negative’ Aspects of the ‘Altered States of Consciousness’ Induced by Autogenic Training, Zen and Yoga
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics February 16, 2010 Yujiro Ikemi, Hitoshi Ishikawa, J.R.M. Goyeche et al.
As practices of altered states of consciousness (ASC) have become more widely used among psychotherapists who have become aware of the limitations of psychoanalytic, educational and behavioral approaches, negative aspects (‘Makyo’) of ASC have drawn their special attention. For the purpose of controlling or preventing these side-effects, (1) the problem of indication is most important, (2) and...