A state of intense absorption where critical interference is minimal. This is the territory of profound therapeutic change, where deep-seated behavioral and emotional patterns can be influenced. Pathways to Trance
Relaxation deepens, and the body feels heavy. There is less awareness of external stimuli, and suggestion becomes stronger. Trance State
One may feel as though they are observing themselves, or that their body is disconnected from their consciousness, often described as a "dual awareness" of being in two places at once. A state of intense absorption where critical interference
The subjective experience of time can warp, with hours feeling like minutes or vice-versa. Trance State
Trance is a spectrum, typically categorized into three main depths:
When in a trance state, the subjective experience involves a restructuring of awareness: