Consciousness Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
September 12, 2022
Victor Jivanescu
4 citations
Psychedelic experiences with psilocybin and LSD can inspire long-term positive transformation, but integration challenges often include communication difficulties, lack of a supportive community, and oppressive legislation. A mixed-method study with six interview participants and a survey of 39 people from the Romanian population found changes in perception of self, emotional, spiritual, and interpersonal transformation. The statistical similarity between the interview group and the broader national sample supported the qualitative findings. Integration difficulties ranged from mild to substantial, with interpersonal and cultural factors being common obstacles. Further cross-cultural research is needed to confirm cultural differences.
Consciousness Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
November 17, 2023
Kirsti A. Formoso
1 citation
A 25-item version of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ25) better captures non-psychedelic mystical experiences than the existing 30-item version (MEQ30). Confirmatory factor analysis showed the MEQ30 did not fit data from 136 participants who reported a non-psychedelic mystical experience. Exploratory factor analysis of the 43-item pool yielded a four-factor structure with 25 items: Sacred Unity, Noetic Quality, Time-Space Transcendence, and Ineffable and Paradoxical. The MEQ25 demonstrated excellent internal reliability (α = .93) and strong convergent validity with the M-Scale. The separate noetic quality factor is considered a salient and therapeutic aspect of mystical experience, and the refined time-space subscale better reflects theory and subjective experience of non-psychedelic mystical experiences.
Consciousness Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
September 12, 2022
Kavita Golia
1 citation
Psilocybin microdosing—taking a sub-perceptual amount of the psychedelic regularly—is a growing societal trend. Twelve individuals who microdosed described seven common themes in their lived experiences: improved mental health, dose-related effects, a feeling of connection to self or nature, increased productivity, heightened wellbeing, more effective problem-solving, and, among those with a musical background, greater creativity. These self-reported benefits support the use of psilocybin microdosing, but the authors note that controlled studies are needed to confirm the findings.
Consciousness Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
December 23, 2025
Rosie Leeson
Psychedelic integration is a non-linear process without clear time boundaries, supported by community and integrative practices that help embody insights. The ACER Integration framework (Accept, Connect, Embody, Restore) provides a toolkit for grounding, connecting, and nurturing individuals after psychedelic experiences. Common characteristics include synchronicities and the challenge of embodiment. Community plays a critical role in facilitating self-reflection and embodiment.
Consciousness Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
December 23, 2025
E.K.Y. Chung
Breathing supports physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing beyond keeping the body alive. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga Breathwork ("SKY Breath") uses rhythmic patterns from slow to rapid. This research examined the lived experiences of nine individuals who practiced SKY Breath without adverse effects. Participants reported positive feelings, increased connection, cleansing effects, emotional stability, empowerment, energy, and integration of the practice. They noted improvements in quality of life and overall wellbeing. The findings suggest SKY Breath enables access to non-ordinary states of consciousness, which may bring positive benefits.
Consciousness Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
October 16, 2025
Dominika Klimas
Contemporary psychedelic facilitation in shamanic and ceremonial settings, especially with the Shipibo tribe in Peru and ayahuasca ceremonies, requires complex competencies and roles. Based on interviews with eight highly skilled facilitators, five key themes emerged, synthesized into two interrelated domains describing facilitators' responsibilities. The work highlights challenges in non-clinical, non-recreational environments guided by Indigenous shamans. The research aims to improve holding space and safeguarding practices in psychedelic therapy, coaching, and facilitation, while emphasizing the importance of integrating anthropological and diverse viewpoints to respectfully bridge Indigenous and Western perspectives.
Consciousness Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
December 6, 2022
Jasmin Bloch
Prayer can be developed as a tool to enhance life circumstances, with potential benefits for psychological well-being, embodiment, transpersonal states, and inner transformation. An experiential pilot study on self-created heartfelt embodied (SCHE) prayer was conducted with eight participants over six weeks during COVID-19. Participants completed four prayer cycles with optional guidelines and two group webinars, documenting experiences in a workbook and qualitative questionnaires. Using heuristic inquiry, the study identified eight themes, with connection as the core theme. Other themes included relationship to self, depth and feeling, transformation, heartfelt experience, discovery and insight, finding my way/style, and transpersonal experiences (divine/source and nature/planet). The findings suggest multiple benefits and are discussed alongside other prayer approaches and evidence-based studies.