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At University of British Columbia, USA did Peter Suedfeld and Roderick Borrie changed terminology: sensory deprivation became restricted environmental stimulation technique, a more accurate term and friendlier acronym - REST. In the absence of stimulation from outside the body, the mind usually begins by reaching out for any stimulation it can find. Awareness of the body increases making every twitch and heart beat more noticeable. Gradually the body and mind begin settle down and most people then slip between sleeping, waking and something in-between. Meditative and hypnotic states are common, producing experiences of serenity or vivid imagery.
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