Sabine Rabourdin

Phenomenology and Neurophysiology of Out-of-Body Experiences: Mechanisms, Characteristics, and Empirical Evidence.

Journal of the Society for Psychical Research June 12, 2026 Sabine Rabourdin, Damien Roy, Claude Berghmans

Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) are phenomena in which a person perceives their consciousness as separate from their physical body. Although these experiences have been reported for centuries in spiritual traditions, they are attracting increasing interest in the fields of neuroscience, psychology and anthropology. This study aims to take stock of the issue through a literature review by...