Saturday, November 3, 2007

Signs and Sensations of an Altered State

Observable Signs of an Alterd State
Relaxation
Muscles relax and flatten out, especially in the face, neck and shoulders.
Dilatation of pupils
Mostly poeple enter a trance with closed eyes but you can also function with your eyes open.
Slow rhythmic breathing
In trance breathing becomes slow regular anda rhythmic, centered in the abdominal area.
Heart rate
Heart rate and metabolism slow down.
Eyes
Eyes water & redden.
Skin Colour changes
Especially in the cheek area anda the neck.
Body movements
All movements slow down and become somewhat jerky.

Common psychological sensations of altered states
Light headed.
Head spinning.
Tingling senstations.
Lightness or heaviness.
Eyes burning.
Eyelids feel different.
Tunnel vision.
Floating sensation.

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