PLoS One August 2025 PMID 40864618

Neurobiological substrates of altered states of consciousness induced by high ventilation breathwork accompanied by music.

Amy Amla Kartar, Toru Horinouchi, Balázs Örzsik, Brittany Anderson, Lottie Hall, Duncan Bailey, Sarah Samuel, Nati Beltran, Samira Bouyagoub, Chris Racey, Yoko Nagai, Iris Asllani, Hugo Critchley, Alessandro Colasanti

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Several discussions highlight the fascinating link between breathwork, music, and altered states, with phrases like 'induce euphoria' and 'shifts in blood flow to emotion-processing' demonstrating excitement and perceived relevance. Words such as 'fascinating' and mentions of 'neurobiological substrates' underscore a tone of curiosity and recognition of an important scientific step forward.

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Abstract in brief

  • High ventilation breathwork (HVB) combined with music can produce altered states of consciousness (ASCs) similar to those caused by psychedelic drugs, including feelings of euphoria and perceptual changes.
  • The study found that the intensity of these ASCs is linked to increased sympathetic activation and changes in brain blood flow, particularly in regions involved in sensing respiration and emotional memory, like the insula, amygdala, and hippocampus.
  • These neurobiological findings suggest that the mental and emotional effects of HVB may play a key role in its therapeutic benefits for psychological distress.

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Neurobiological substrates of altered states of consciousness induced by high ventilation breathwork accompanied by music Citation: Kartar AA, Horinouchi T, Örzsik B, Anderson B, Hall L, Bailey D, et al. (2025) Neurobiological substrates of altered states of consciousness induced by high…

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