mirror gazing

Mirror gazing is the practice of staring at one's reflection for extended periods, typically as a form of meditation or self-examination.

In spiritual contexts, practitioners use it to explore identity or induce altered states of consciousness.

Prolonged mirror gazing can produce visual distortions—faces may appear to shift or morph, an effect sometimes called the "strange-face illusion." She spent twenty minutes mirror gazing each morning as part of her mindfulness routine.