Mapping Neural and Phenomenological Effects of Dark Retreats

October 2024 Received funding for project Location Sky Cave Retreats Oregon, U.S. 30 Number of participants Study Status The Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies (IACS), alongside Sky Cave Retreats, is investigating the neuroscientific and phenomenological effects of dark retreat practices. This research aims to bridge ancient wisdom with modern science by examining how sustained darkness impacts consciousness, well-being, and neural activity. The study will utilize EEG and peripheral...