Journal of Sleep and Sleep Disorder Research
Open Access
EEG Responses to Shamanic Drumming. Does the Suggestion of Trance State Moderate the Strength of Frequency Components?
Jan 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-17-1794
Mateusz KonopackiCorresponding author
One of the techniques used to induce trance state in shamanic ceremonies is monotonous drumming. According to previous EEG research, certain patterns of drumming cause an increase in power of alpha and theta frequencies of the listener. Present study aimed to determine, if suggestion to experience t…