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Altered States of Consciousness and the Subconscious Mind: A Comprehensive Comparative Review of Disciplines, Neurobiological Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Philosophical Frameworks — Including Life Between Lives and Transpersonal Hypnotherapy

Luis Miguel Gallardo

Plain-language summary

A sweeping comparative review of altered states — from meditation to hypnosis to Life Between Lives — and what they teach clinicians about the subconscious mind.

Abstract

A comparative review of altered states of consciousness across contemplative, clinical and transpersonal traditions, with a dedicated section on Life Between Lives and transpersonal hypnotherapy.

Research themes

  • Altered States
  • Subconscious Mind
  • Life Between Lives
  • Transpersonal Hypnotherapy

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How to cite

APA

Luis Miguel Gallardo (2026). Altered States of Consciousness and the Subconscious Mind: A Comprehensive Comparative Review of Disciplines, Neurobiological Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Philosophical Frameworks — Including Life Between Lives and Transpersonal Hypnotherapy. Preprints.org.

BibTeX

@article{Gallardo2026_alteredstatesandthesubconsciousmind,
  author = {Luis Miguel Gallardo},
  title = {Altered States of Consciousness and the Subconscious Mind: A Comprehensive Comparative Review of Disciplines, Neurobiological Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Philosophical Frameworks — Including Life Between Lives and Transpersonal Hypnotherapy},
  journal = {Preprints.org},
  year = {2026},
}