Unlock Your Mediumship: Induce Altered States for Deeper Connection
- Philip Dykes
- Jun 27
- 5 min read
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Have you ever felt that quiet longing to connect with something beyond your everyday awareness?
Perhaps you've asked yourself, "How do I shift into an altered state for mediumship?"
This isn't just a common question; it's the fundamental key to unlocking your true mediumistic potential. Understanding and practicing the altered states isn't merely a technique; it's the very bedrock upon which clear, authentic communication with the spirit world is built. Developing your mediumistic ability is a profound journey of awakening, expanding your spiritual awareness to become a clearer, more powerful channel for spirit. And this is precisely where the profound power of altered states comes into play.
Understanding Altered States in Mediumship
Let's clear up any misconceptions right away. An altered state of consciousness in mediumship isn't about "zoning out" or "leaving your body." Instead, it's a deliberate, gentle shift in your awareness from your ordinary waking state. You're moving your focus inward, away from the constant chatter of your conscious, analytical mind. (That busy, problem-solving state is often linked to beta brainwaves.) Your goal is to access the profound stillness and wisdom of your deeper self, entering states commonly associated with alpha and theta brainwaves.
Think of your mind like a radio. Your everyday consciousness often tunes into a busy, sometimes noisy, frequency. The spirit world, however, communicates on a subtler, more refined wavelength. To truly connect, you need to gently change the "frequency," moving into more receptive brain states:
Alpha Waves (8-12 Hz): These waves emerge when you're relaxed, calm, and alert bridging your conscious and subconscious mind. As you move through the alpha state, this is when you will experience images, sounds, and feelings and is where the medium will learn to move their mind, to work with spirit. When alpha waves are dominant, you feel less attached to the physical world and less aware of performance and limiting beliefs, creating a crucial pathway to deeper altered states. Many experience alpha waves during meditation or deep breathing.
Theta Waves (4-8 Hz): These slower, more profound waves are linked to deep relaxation, heightened creativity, intuition, and direct access to your subconscious. Theta is the state you experience just before falling asleep and upon waking. It's strong during deep meditation, prayer, and intense internal focus. This is the optimal bandwidth where insights, images, and feelings can flow most freely from spirit. In this frequency your consciousness softens, expands, and becomes exquisitely sensitive to the subtle energy, impressions, and insights from spirit. This is where your mediumship can truly begin to flourish.
Why Altered States are Key for Mediumship Development
When you cultivate the ability to work from an altered state, you shift from trying to connect to simply being connected. You stop relying on mental effort or imagination and instead open yourself to receive directly. This isn't about "thinking about" someone in spirit; it's about consciously meeting them in a shared space of awareness.
In these deeper altered states:
Your soul's light shines brighter: By quieting the busy conscious mind and activating alpha and theta states, you reduce the energetic "noise" that can obscure your blend with spirit. This makes it significantly easier for the spirit world to blend with your mental, emotional and physical state, profoundly enhancing your mediumship.
Your mind becomes more receptive: In alpha and especially theta states, your brain is optimally primed to receive non-linear information. Images, emotions, feelings, and direct knowing can flow effortlessly, unhindered by the analytical filters of the conscious mind.
You move beyond "performance": True, authentic communication emerges as you simply allow the experience to unfold, trusting the pure spirit connection. This shift from conscious effort to subconscious reception allows for far greater clarity, accuracy, and authenticity in your mediumship.
Altered states don't create mediumship, but they undeniably make it easier, clearer, and far more authentic. They empower you to become the clear, open medium you are meant to be.
How to Induce Altered States for Mediumship: Practical Steps
Here are some foundational techniques to help you gently and effectively shift your consciousness. These methods are designed to build a strong, consistent practice, guiding you towards your full mediumistic potential:
"Sitting in the Power": The Cornerstone Practice: This is perhaps the most vital step, cultivating a state of open, active receptivity. It's not about actively doing anything, but about simply being. Find a quiet space, sit comfortably, and allow yourself to simply be present with your own energy. Without expectation, just invite your soul to expand. Over time, you'll begin to feel a distinct sense of growing strength, stillness, and heightened awareness, your inner "power" building. This quiet, consistent practice helps to naturally shift your brain into more relaxed alpha and theta states, forming the bedrock of all mediumship development.
Harmonising with Your Breath: Your breath is a natural, immediate gateway to altered states, directly influencing your brainwave patterns. Conscious, rhythmic breathing helps to calm your nervous system and facilitate the transition from beta to alpha and theta. Try this simple exercise:
Inhale gently through your nose for a count of 4.
Hold your breath for a count of 4.
Exhale softly through your mouth for a count of 4.
Pause for 2, then repeat. This pattern quiets the nervous system, reduces the dominance of beta waves, and helps transition you from mental activity to a deeper, more receptive soul awareness crucial for mediumship.
Cultivate Surrender, Not Force: The paradox of altered states is that you can't "try hard" to achieve them. Forcing often keeps you stuck in the analytical, conscious mind. Instead, approach your practice with curiosity and a willingness to allow. Welcome whatever arises without judgment. Trust the subtle feelings and impressions, even if they don't immediately "make sense." True altered states emerge from a place of gentle surrender, where the subconscious can naturally surface. This practice builds trust in spirit and yourself.
Embrace Repetition and Routine: Just as an athlete builds muscle memory, you'll build "soul memory" by consistently practicing moving into a still, open state. The more you engage in these practices, the easier and deeper your entry into altered states will become. Over time, your entire system learns the pathway, allowing you to access these states more quickly and profoundly. Regularity reinforces the neurological pathways that support these deeper states of consciousness, significantly enhancing your mediumship.
Your Soul: The True Mediumship Channel
Here's a profound truth in mediumship: Your soul is the medium. The spirit world doesn't connect primarily with your personality, your intellect, or even your physical body or voice. They blend with your unique essence and soul. This is precisely why developing the ability to access altered states is so crucial; it allows your deepest self, your soul, to step forward and become the clear and radiant vessel for communication.
When you learn to work from your soul, you don't just deliver evidence and messages; you embody them. You become the living bridge between two worlds.
A Gentle Invitation
If this resonates deeply within you, it's not by chance. Many feel a strong pull to explore mediumship but feel uncertain about where to start, or how to go deeper. Learning to effectively induce altered states is one of the most empowering, foundational steps you can take on this path. While your journey is profoundly personal, remember that guidance and a supportive community can make all the difference.
You have the potential to connect with the spirit world, and understanding these fundamental principles is key to remembering how.
Ready to deepen your connection and unlock your mediumistic potential? Here is our free Sitting in The Power recordings, which is the first step you can take today to explore an altered state?
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