Can practices for expanding consciousness be dangerous?

Yes. Intensive meditation, breathwork, fasting, cold exposure, and extended breath-holding have all injured people, physically or psychologically, when done to extremes or…

From the book 12∞ Twelve to Infinity by D.R. Davenport. The full answer is free to read with an iBelieve account.

Where it sits in the book

Part

6: Humanity Unlocked

Gate

6.12: The Ethics of Power

In print

Page 214

• ← 6.12.5 · Why should I stay committed to evidence as I explore human potential?
• 6.12.7 → · How do I tell a spiritual awakening from a mental health crisis?
• All of Part 6

Topics

• Safety
• Practice, spiritual
• Training

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• What is a simple body awareness practice? · 12.7.5
• How do I teach respect for authority without teaching blind obedience? · 5.2.8