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Using Your Breath to Change Your Mind: New Insights Into How Breathwork Alters Physiology

INSIGHT 2023 Replay from the Basic Research Track: Talk – Breath as a Door to Altered States: The Physiology and Psychology of Breathwork-Induced ASC Dr. Martha Havenith Research Group Leader, Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience Psychedelics are not the only route to altered states of consciousness (ASCs). Practices like voluntary hyperventilation, commonly known as breathwork, are increasingly recognized for their ability to induce rapid and intense mental shifts – sometimes comparable to those triggered by psychedelics. But how does simply altering your breathing pattern lead to such profound changes in consciousness? In this compelling talk, Dr. Martha Havenith presents cutting-edge research investigating the physiological and psychological mechanisms of breathwork-induced ASCs. Findings include: Drops in CO₂ saturation as a key physiological trigger Subjective experiences remarkably similar to psychedelic states Downstream effects on heart rate variability and cortisol release The data highlight a bi-directional relationship between body and mind during breathwork – suggesting that embodied cognition is a central element in understanding both pharmacological and non-pharmacological ASC experiences. Dr. Havenith’s work opens new avenues for exploring non-drug interventions in mental health and emphasizes the therapeutic potential of somatic techniques that bridge physiology and consciousness. This is just one of over 50 thought-provoking contributions from INSIGHT 2023. Get the full experience with the INSIGHT 2023 Replays bundle for only 29 EUR: 👉 https://mind-foundation.org/product/i... Proceeds support the MIND Foundation’s mission to bridge science and human experience, promoting safe and evidence-based psychedelic therapies within public healthcare.