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Transcendent experience

A woman swimming at dawn wearing an orange swim cap and goggles with a cloudy sky in the background.

The body and physical health

guide

How to breathe

Whether your aim is improved health, mental calm or achieving transcendence, breathing techniques can help you get there

by Martin Petrus

A group of people in traditional attire with gold embroidery, holding flowers and smiling while singing.

Music

film

Six minutes with a pan-African gospel choir is a shot of joy for the weary soul

Directed by Samuel Bradley

Photo of a crowd at night gazing upwards, including children in winter clothing and a woman with a camera, in a city setting.

Wonder and the sublime

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How to experience more wow

Awe might seem an unobtainable luxury to many but, with the right approach, you can enjoy it daily – no mountain required

by Summer Allen

A woman sits at a table with traditional Chinese teacups and teapots. She takes in the aroma of a cup of tea. Behind her are shelves of cylindrical bricks of Pu Erh tea.

Food and drink

film

For a Chinese tea master, each sip is a rich expression of memory

Directed by Anna-Claria Ostasenko Bogdanoff

A couple with reflective glasses in a blurry, overexposed setting with curtains and chairs, an orange-yellow tint.

Drugs and psychedelics

guide

How to have a safe psychedelic trip

A psychedelic experience can be deeply rewarding, but also carries real risks. Here’s how to avoid a bad trip

by Christian Jarrett

A lone swimmer in choppy waters near a lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, under an overcast sky.

Transcendent experience

film

A record-breaking distance swimmer finds sublime peace in cold water

Directed by Thomas Beug