Research with hallucinogens suggests that non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSCs), particularly mystical-type experiences, predict improvements in various affective disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs). Little is known, however, about the therapeutic potential of NOSCs induced by mind-body practices such as meditation, yoga and breathwork. We conducted a literature review in online...
Abstract This search was conducted as part of a systematic review examining rhythmic and cyclical breathwork interventions (including Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Holotropic Breathwork) for substance use disorders.