When it comes to highs and euphoria, it is often assumed that this state can only be induced through drug use. However, there are many techniques that use the body's natural functions to generate intoxication without resorting to the use of drugs or chemicals. These are practices that allow you to feel "high" in different ways, resulting in bodily sensations, but also hallucinations.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Using Breathing Techniques
Step 1. Get comfortable
Before you start using this breathing method, you should get comfortable, relax and be ready to focus. This technique will allow you to increase the oxygenation of the body, producing unusual sensations. Be prepared and try not to get distracted before starting the following exercises.
- You can practice this technique more easily while lying or sitting;
- Make sure the phone is off or away from you;
- Create an atmosphere that favors concentration;
- Before starting, you should check with your doctor to make sure your physical condition allows you to perform these exercises.
- You shouldn't do these breathing exercises if you have conditions like asthma.
Step 2. Inhale
To increase the oxygenation of the body, you need to inhale correctly. Catch your breath by breathing through your diaphragm as deeply as possible. In this technique it is essential to completely fill the lungs.
- Use your solar plexus or diaphragm to catch your breath;
- The air intake should only take a second;
- Try to get as much air as possible as you inhale.
Step 3. Exhale
Once you have inhaled deeply with your diaphragm, you need to expel the air quickly with a lot of force. Make sure her lungs are almost empty as you push her out. This way, you will be able to breathe quickly again, absorbing and retaining oxygen.
- As you exhale, contract your stomach to push the air out of your lungs.
- The air emission should last about one second;
- You need to exhale forcefully, clearing the air from your lungs.
- Don't empty them completely. Try to let some air out.
Step 4. Repeat the exercise thirty times
To begin to feel the effects of this breathing technique, you will have to repeat the exercise about thirty times. A complete movement consists of an intake and an emission of air. Then, inhale and exhale deeply, counting to thirty.
- You will begin to feel a tingling along the body;
- Your mental state may begin to change;
- You may see swirling colors or images;
- If you feel dizzy or any kind of pain, stop immediately.
Step 5. Hold your breath
After the last intake of air, empty your lungs completely and hold your breath. Because you have introduced a large amount of oxygen, you will be able to hold your breath longer than usual. In the meantime, listen to your body and mind, paying attention to any new sensations you may be experiencing.
- Hold your breath until you feel the need to breathe again;
- Don't force breath retention;
- Breathe in as you feel necessary, holding the air for 15 seconds before resuming breathing again.
Step 6. Practice
Once you are comfortable with this technique, you can start practicing for longer. By increasing the number of breathing movements, you will be able to experience more frequent and intense sensations.
- Practice this exercise at least once a day;
- Inhale and exhale several times to increase the effect;
- Practice gradually and patiently over time, adding four breathing movements to the previous ones.
Part 2 of 3: Practicing High Intensity Physical Activity
Step 1. Choose the physical activity you prefer
Whether you're into sports or a beginner, you'll need to find a challenging training method. By finding a series of challenging and engaging exercises, you will be able to get high when you train hard.
- The physical activity you are going to choose must allow you to withstand the effort for a certain amount of time.
- By choosing an engaging workout, you will have less difficulty practicing it and achieving the effect you want.
- Consider running, swimming, rowing, or a variety of cardiovascular exercises.
- Don't do exercises that are too heavy if you have a condition that prevents you from doing them, such as heart disease or injury.
- Ask your doctor if you could be at risk from doing intense muscle exercise.
Step 2. Warm up
Before starting any type of training, you need to warm up your body properly, otherwise you may get injured as soon as you start moving. Instead, by warming up, you will prepare your body to work better and increase the effectiveness of your workout.
- Proper warm-up can prevent the risk of injury.
- In addition, it will allow you to make the most of the exercises you are going to perform.
Step 3. Go further
To feel euphoric while exercising, you need to push your body to push its limits. Although the exact biological mechanism that provides this feeling of well-being is still unknown, it has been shown that it is favored by intense and prolonged physical effort.
- The cause is thought to lie in the increased production of endorphins during physical exertion.
- According to some studies, the euphoria procured by exercise is psychological in nature, as it results from achieving a difficult goal.
- Stop if you feel pain, fatigue, light-headedness, tightness in the chest or if your vision becomes blurred.
Step 4. Identify the feeling of euphoria
When you train intensely and for a long time, you should start feeling high. This sensation is experienced and described differently by each individual who experiences it. Evaluate how you feel during your workout to see if it's working.
- Some people refer to euphoria as feelings of elation associated with physical activity.
- Others say they feel invincible or more powerful thanks to the stimuli of physical movement.
- Most people who play sports believe that euphoria is an effect of intense exercise. However, there is no one-size-fits-all rule.
Step 5. Keep exercising
In addition to feeling an immediate euphoria, following a regular high-intensity exercise program will help you fight depression and stress while relieving tension. By exercising regularly, you will improve your physical condition and your state of health, but you will also benefit from a continuous feeling of well-being.
- Physical activity can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- You will feel elated every time you engage in an intense sporting practice.
- In addition to enjoying an intense feeling of well-being, exercising will strengthen your physical condition and your state of health.
Part 3 of 3: Using the Ganzfeld Method
Step 1. Divide a ping-pong ball in half
The Ganzfeld method uses sensory deprivation to produce hallucinations and other abnormal mental states. To eliminate visual perception, cover your eyes using a ping-pong ball cut into two equal parts.
- Draw a line with a marker or pen to make sure you divide it evenly and neatly.
- Try cutting it with a razor or sharp knife.
Step 2. Listen for white noise
To inhibit hearing, the Ganzfeld method suggests listening to a white noise or rustle on the radio. Surrounded by confused and indeterminate sounds, you will not be able to distinguish other noises and you can favor the onset of auditory hallucinations.
- You can find a white noise generator on the Internet;
- If you have a radio, try tuning it to a frequency that makes a hiss;
- Use headphones to make sure you only hear white noise.
Step 3. Check the lighting
To make the most of this method, you need to make sure your surroundings are neither too dark nor too bright. Ideal lighting should be dim and indirect. In this way, the light will be able to gently filter through the two halves of the ping-pong ball positioned over the eyes.
- Try using a lamp, moving it closer or further away to control the brightness.
- In the first experiments Ganzfeld used a red light.
Step 4. Gaze at the two halves of the ping-pong ball
After organizing your surroundings, finding a dim light and turning on a white noise generator, you can fix the two halves of the ball on your eyes. By covering them in this way, you will almost completely inhibit your vision and perceive nothing but a faint glow.
- To apply the two halves of the ball, use an easy-to-peel adhesive tape;
- Make sure they completely cover your eyes;
- Be careful when staring at your face;
- Once attached, keep your eyes peeled.
Step 5. Wait for hallucinations
Sensory deprivation will allow your mind to wander and experience very involving and detailed sensations. The eyes and ears will try to rectify the distorted information coming from the white noises and the dim light that filters through the two halves of the ball. Hold on for a few minutes, relaxing and waiting for your mind to process any strange sounds or unusual images.
- At first you will probably only see a dim or fuzzy light;
- Your mind may come to produce quite sharp images;
- You may hear noises that seem close to you or present in the room you are in;
- You may have very immersive and realistic hallucinations, which affect all of your senses.
- If you feel distressed or experience any unwanted effects, stop immediately.
Advice
Go slowly and listen to your body as you try to reach a state of natural euphoria
Warnings
- If you feel weakness, lightheadedness, or pain during a breathing exercise, stop it immediately.
- Talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.
