Trance states have long been used within a healing context in India. The use of chant, evocation of trance through ritual, and altered states achieved through meditation has been a means for self-realization, psychological well-being, and increasing health. Indigenous psychologies have elucidated various types of states of consciousness. Folk healing traditions often utilize trance as a means...
Shamanic practices frequently create hypnotic-like states, with altered states of consciousness, heightened suggestibility, and a perception of an abundance of meaning in everyday events. Jaguar medicine (JM) is a form of shamanic healing with roots in the indigenous cultures of South and Central America. Recent years have seen increasing interest in translating shamanic practices for use in...