Experience an Altered State
Naturally
Throughout history, many traditions have studied and left evidence of the exploration of altered states of consciousness. While plant medicine was widely used by the ancients to induce nonordinary states, they discovered other technologies as well. Rattling, drumming, dancing, whirling, chanting and other practices have been cultivated over centuries to awaken a different way of being and perceiving.
Asheville Center for Inner Healing, offers psychological and physical methods of inducing an altered state of consciousness for the purpose of healing trauma, including hypnotherapy, breathwork and EMDR.
EMDR
can create an altered state using focused mindfulness and dual-awareness.
Hypnotherapy
induces a trance state using relaxation, visualization and suggestion.
Breathwork
facilitates entering a nonordinary state of consciousness by altering the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.