From ancient yoga practices like breathwork and shaking to just getting lost in the music, there are many ways to achieve altered states of consciousness. Today, we’re joined by Breathwork expert Niraj Naik, CEO of SOMA Breath and The Renegade Pharmacist Ltd as we dive into non-ordinary states and the breathwork that can get you there:

• Intro (0:00 – 2:53)
• Framing Non-Ordinary States (2:54 – 7:59)
• What’s The Difference? (8:00 – 12:11)
• Dr. Walling’s Interest in Breathwork (12:12 – 15:08)
• Breaking Down Breathwork (15:09 – 24:02)
• Music, Breathing, and Altered States of Consciousness (24:03 – 27:22)
• Room for Movement (27:23 – 32:52)
• Barriers to Accessing Breathwork (32:53 – 35:39)
• End (35:40 – 37:13)

Check out his personal website: https://nirajnaik.com/

Check out one of his guided breathwork meditations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97-cLiXcO70&t=428s