| What is the
Ganzfeld Effect?
The Ganzfeld (a German word for "complete/full field") effect happens
when the sensory system is steadily overloaded with a uniform signal
from a featureless field of vision. Ganzfeld creates the illusion of
an open field of vision of infinite depth. It can help one enter into
a profoundly altered state similar to sensory deprivation.
The Ganzfeld effect is very desirable during visualization, meditation
or relaxation practices to reduce distractions and to deepen the
state. A sensation of weightlessness and time distortion is sometimes
felt, along with mild visual hallucinations.
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