A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology reveals a surprising link between mystical experiences induced by the psychedelic compound DMT and specific patterns of heart activity. Researchers found that a unique balance between the body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems during the DMT experience was associated with participants’ reports of spiritual insights during the “trip” and improved well-being weeks later. These findings suggest that the body’s physiological responses play a key role in shaping the profound psychological effects of psychedelics. DMT (N,N-Di…