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Levels, Depths & Intensity | Altered States

Different depths and intensities of altered states and what influences them.

By Randy Salars · January 15, 2026

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Levels, Depths & Intensity

Different depths and intensities of altered states and what influences them.

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Are there levels of altered states of consciousness? What distinguishes shallow vs deep altered states? Can altered states deepen over time? Can a person control the depth of an altered state? Are deeper altered states always better? Can altered states fluctuate in intensity? Are some altered states brief while others persist? What factors influence depth of altered states? Can training increase access to deeper states? Are extreme altered states rare? View all Altered States categories