Consciousness & Psi

Questions about the connection between mind and body lie at the heart of parapsychology and associated areas of consciousness studies. This Mind & Body subcategory brings together articles on altered states, meditation and mysticism, along with their relation to psi and to the brain.

Altered States of Consciousness and Psi

ASCs have long been known to be associated with psi experiences.

The Brain and Psi

Describes how electroencephalography (EEG) and brain imaging technology are being used to demonstrate psychic functioning.

Nigel Buckmaster

The benefactor whose bequest financed the Psi Encyclopedia describes the mystical vision that prompted his interest in psi research.

Miguel Alberto Mantilla

Mexican boy (b 1904) with a remarkable ability to calculate calendar dates at high speed, rarely making mistakes.

Martial Arts and Psi

A tradition within martial arts claims that an adept may learn to use ESP and psychokinesis to dominate opponents.

Meditation and Psi

Traditional Yogic teachings state that a person who attains a higher state of consciousness will manifest psychic powers.

Music and Psi

This article explores the many ways music has been related to altered states of consciousness and psychic experiences.

Neo-Mesmeric Movement

Modern version of early hypnotism, or animal magnetism, which attributed trance states to physical agents.

Neuroimaging and Psi

Recent advances in brain imaging technology have been exploited in several lines of psi research.

Psychedelics and Psi

A gradual easing of restrictions means that psi research with psychedelics, once prevalent, could soon resume.

Sense of Being Stared At – Experimental Evidence

Recent investigations suggest that the phenomenon is real.

Sense of Being Stared At – Theories of Vision

This article discusses theoretical implications of findings with regard to theories of vision.

Emanuel Swedenborg

Swedish engineer, philosopher, seer and psychic (1688–1772), who wrote about his encounters with spirits.

Thoughtforms

Describes the concept of an entity created directly and exclusively by the mind, whether unconsciously or consciously.

JH Michael Whiteman

British-born mathematician and philosopher who was inspired by his own psychical and mystical experiences.