NON ORDINARY STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Consciousness
What is consciousness? What is an altered state of consciousnes?
Forced States of Consciousness
Describe natural altered states of consciousness versus states of consciousness imposed on individuals through the use of various substances, such as drugs, plant substances, alcohol, etc.
Meditation
What is meditation? What are the benefits of meditation to the mind and to the body? What are some of the types of meditation? How does meditation change consciousness?
Lucid Dreaming
What is the difference between a dream and lucid dreaming? Can dream states alter consciousness?
Visit 3 Websites
Go back to the "Related LInks" section of this course. Visit at least 3 links under "Altered States of Consciousness." Which sites were your favorite and why? What particular concepts or information did you find intriguing? Provide us also with the URL when you post your description of your favorite sites on this subject.
Visualization & Imagery
What is visualization and imagery? How could these two techniques be used to alter consciousness?
Placebos
Describe placebos and their effects on consciousness. What does the research reveal about placebos?
Astral Projection and Travel and Out-of Body Experiences
What is an out-of-body experience? Astral Projection or Travel? Describe how altered states of consciousness may play a role in out-of-body experiences and astral travel. Who are some of the individuals that report these experiences?
Stigmatas
What are stigmatas? Are stigmatas caused by an altered state of consciousness?
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