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Breathwork Mimics Psychedelics: New Hope for Therapy

8/28/2025

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A study from Brighton and Sussex Medical School indicates high ventilation breathwork (HVB) can create blissful states and diminish negative emotions, akin to psychedelic effects.
Participants experienced feelings of unity and emotional release, associated with altered brain blood flow.
The findings suggest HVB could be a non-drug therapeutic option, pending further research for confirmation.

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Story summary

A study from Brighton and Sussex Medical School indicates high ventilation breathwork (HVB) can create blissful states and diminish negative emotions, akin to psychedelic effects.
Participants experienced feelings of unity and emotional release, associated with altered brain blood flow.
The findings suggest HVB could be a non-drug therapeutic option, pending further research for confirmation.