You should check out Roland Fischer's chart of Ecstatic States. It's a unique view of the various states of consciousness in relationship with adrenaline and non- adrenaline .
The question surrounding ecstatic states is if there is a difference in the noetic quality and experience. The answer seems to be no, so in whatever method or modality one chooses, the outcome is the same.
Mediation and focus seems to be the key!
The cultural methods of achiving these states are archaic is nature and can be found throughout the world. The question surrounding cultural appropriation is not relevant at a certain as it is pure biological synergy with the nervous system.
From a larger historical perspective, all cultures disappear into the void and mystical aspects of an ecstatic state.
It is a human birthright.
I am sorry you found some rule creating gatekeeping with the certain psychedelic cultures you have discovered, but I assure you it is not universal. Shoes, no shoes, high or just using breathwork, the rituals are designed to guide the Experiencer towards a very common human right.
You should check out Roland Fischer's chart of Ecstatic States. It's a unique view of the various states of consciousness in relationship with adrenaline and non- adrenaline .
The question surrounding ecstatic states is if there is a difference in the noetic quality and experience. The answer seems to be no, so in whatever method or modality one chooses, the outcome is the same.
Mediation and focus seems to be the key!
The cultural methods of achiving these states are archaic is nature and can be found throughout the world. The question surrounding cultural appropriation is not relevant at a certain as it is pure biological synergy with the nervous system.
From a larger historical perspective, all cultures disappear into the void and mystical aspects of an ecstatic state.
It is a human birthright.
I am sorry you found some rule creating gatekeeping with the certain psychedelic cultures you have discovered, but I assure you it is not universal. Shoes, no shoes, high or just using breathwork, the rituals are designed to guide the Experiencer towards a very common human right.
Ecstatic States is a fascinating subject.