A peak state is a physiological, psychological, and emotional state of heightened performance and responsiveness in which individuals or groups operate at maximum potential. It is characterized by feelings of flow, presence, intense engagement, purposeful effort, and a deep connection to the task or activity at hand. The peak state is largely driven by strategic activation of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, which allows individuals or groups to feel energized, focused, and in tune with their environment.

See also: peak performance, peak experience, altered state, non-ordinary state, flow state