SleepMay 1, 2025Serge Onyper, Joseph Mocerine, G. Cote et al.
Breathwork techniques such as box breathing and paced breathing have been gaining popularity in clinical mental health settings as means to manage stress and enhance well-being. This study explored the impact of a novel controlled breathwork method, cyclic breathing, on sleep in college students. Cyclic breathing involves a double inhale (the first inhale being longer than the second) followed...
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and tenderness at specific points in the body, sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Current management for FMS focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to symptom management. Among the complementary and alternative therapies used for symptom management, yoga holds a significant position. Yoga,...
Consciousness develops gradually in the womb and after birth, rather than being an all or none phenomenon. A newborn infant is aroused and wakes up at birth, due to the enormous sensory stimulation and stress that it undergoes during the transition from an aquatic environment to air. Its first breaths activate the locus coeruleus, as indicated by the large pupils of the newborn. The infant...
To investigate the effects of a one-month yoga protocol on perceived stress, lipid profile, and body mass index (BMI) in wives of Border Security Force personnel in India. Pre-post-interventional study with 200 female participants. Participants followed a 60-min daily yoga routine for one month, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Measurements were taken before and after the...
This chapter provides a comprehensive guide to integrating and grounding after a psychedelic journey. Grounding is essential for solidifying the insights gained from a non-ordinary state of consciousness (NOSC) and ensuring they contribute to lasting healing and transformation. The chapter emphasizes the importance of rebuilding your aura and energetic field, which can become vulnerable after...
This chapter explores the intricate connections between transpersonal psychology, psychedelic experiences, and the power of art as a therapeutic tool. It delves into how altered states of consciousness—achieved through psychedelics or techniques like meditation and breathwork—allow individuals to access deeper realms of the psyche, facilitating spiritual and psychological growth. The work of...
Innovations in the field of positive psychology are rare nowadays, so new research approaches are needed to develop the field further. In the article, the incorporation of therapy effectiveness factors into positive psychology interventions is suggested. Furthermore, it examines the benefits and limitations of the integration of cognitive behavioral therapy methods, psychedelics, breathing...
Este artigo é um relato da pesquisa de doutorado defendida em 2018. Nela, busco compreender a relação entre histórias em quadrinhos e Arte Visionária. No Brasil, apesar de pouco conhecidos, há autores de quadrinhos renomados internacionalmente que são claramente visionários, como é o caso de Sergio Macedo e Alain Voss. Na pesquisa, foram analisados trabalhos de Moebius, Jim Woodring, Rick...
Satwavajaya, a term from ancient Indian Yoga, means "conquest of the mind." It involves controlling one's mind to achieve mental harmony. Meditation, another crucial practice, involves focused attention, mindfulness, and contemplation to enhance mental clarity and emotional balance. Yoga aims to unite the mind and body, promoting strength, endurance, flexibility, and qualities like compassion...
Abstract Several years ago, the first studies were conducted in which the effects of psychedelics in low doses were tested in healthy participants. These studies focused mainly on the acute effects of LSD. Questions that remained unanswered were whether low doses have lasting effects, as well as whether they can reduce symptoms of ADHD. To answer these questions, we conducted two studies,...