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EEG coherence and power during Yogic Flying.

F T Travis¹, D W Orme-Johnson

¹Maharishi International University.

The International Journal of Neuroscience

|September 1, 1990

Summary

Yogic Flying (YF) practitioners showed higher brainwave power and coherence before lift-off compared to controls. This suggests "pure consciousness" may underlie successful TM-Sidhi performance.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Psychophysiology

Background:

The TM-Sidhi program, including Yogic Flying (YF), is a practice aimed at enhancing consciousness.
Previous research suggests a link between TM practice and specific EEG patterns associated with pure consciousness.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the electroencephalographic (EEG) differences between individuals practicing Yogic Flying (YF) and a control group.
To explore the relationship between EEG patterns during YF and the experience of pure consciousness.

Main Methods:

EEG recordings were taken from ten YF practitioners and ten controls during a jumping task.
Signal analysis focused on frontal, central, and parietal brain regions, removing movement artifacts.
Comparisons were made between YF practitioners and controls, and within the YF group across different time periods.

Main Results:

YF subjects exhibited significantly higher 30-32 Hz power and theta, alpha, and beta band coherence in the pre-lift-off period compared to controls.
Within the YF group, the initial pre-lift-off period showed significantly greater 30-32 Hz power and coherence than subsequent periods.
No significant within-group differences were found in the control group.

Conclusions:

The distinct EEG patterns observed in YF practitioners, particularly elevated pre-lift-off power and coherence, suggest a unique cognitive state.
These findings support the hypothesis that the experience of "pure consciousness" is a key component of successful TM-Sidhi performance.
The study highlights the potential of EEG analysis to elucidate the neural correlates of advanced meditative states.

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