Apophenia
Why altered states often feel meaningful: a quick dive into pattern-seeking, apophenia, and the brain’s deep dislike of uncertainty.
Theory
Breath 1: Consciousness
An exploration of how different phases of the breath influence energy, attention, and altered states, drawing from yogic theory, neuroscience, and direct experience.
Breath 2: Ratios
A breakdown of how inhale, hold, and exhale ratios impact energy, nervous system response, and breathwork outcomes, drawing from pranayama, modern physiology, and direct experimentation.
Dream Journaling
Why writing down your dreams improves recall, increases intensity, and can help induce lucidity. Backed by cognitive science.
Extreme DIY Mysticism
A reflection on why so many consciousness techniques, despite being scientific, meditative, or exploratory, seem to veer into mystical, paranormal, or occult territory.
Staying Grounded
A companion to Extreme DIY Mysticism: how to explore altered states without losing your footing, your reason, or your grip on reality.
Two Unconventional Tips
When all else fails, these two strange-but-effective strategies might help you find your footing again.