Altered state of consciousness

A temporary shift in perception, emotion, body awareness, or sense of self. Intensive breathing can contribute to such states, but experiences vary widely. Examples include dreaming, deep meditation, trance, hypnosis and states produced by music, fasting or substances. In breathwork, such states are often linked to lower CO₂, rhythm, music and expectation. They can be meaningful, but do not need to happen for a Session to be valuable.