
07/04/2025
Power of Breath & Altered States of Consciousness.
https://amitray.com/breath-and-altered-states-of-consciousness-neuroscience/ Can conscious breathing truly shift your brain state? From neural oscillations to gas exchange, this article explores how breathwork influences brain dynamics and induces altered states — grounded in neuroscience and backed by mathematical models.
🧬 Featuring:
• PreBötzinger Complex
• Cortical entrainment
• CO₂-driven excitability
• Wilson-Cowan oscillation modeling
• Clinical insights for anxiety, PTSD, and trauma
Controlled breathing techniques, such as hyperventilation and paced breathing, induce altered states of consciousness (ASC) characterized by changes in...