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Breathwork Induces Psychedelic States, Promises Mental Health Boost

9/23/2025

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A study published in PLOS One shows fast, music-driven breathwork can induce psychedelic-like states and reduce negative emotions.
Participants reported unity, bliss, and euphoria, suggesting breathwork may be a natural alternative to psychedelics for mental health.
High ventilation breathwork (HVB) linked to significant changes in brain blood flow in emotional-processing regions; researchers urge larger studies to validate its therapeutic potential.

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A study published in PLOS One shows fast, music-driven breathwork can induce psychedelic-like states and reduce negative emotions.
Participants reported unity, bliss, and euphoria, suggesting breathwork may be a natural alternative to psychedelics for mental health.
High ventilation breathwork (HVB) linked to significant changes in brain blood flow in emotional-processing regions; researchers urge larger studies to validate its therapeutic potential.