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A traditional ritual involving rhythmic movement or drumming associated with altered states of attention

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Why Do Humans Seek Trance and Altered States?

Humans across cultures deliberately alter consciousness through rhythm, movement, breath, deprivation, meditation and psychoactive substances. Science explains many induction mechanisms while leaving cultural and metaphysical interpretations distinct.