Pneuma

Pneuma was a significant area of Sith alchemy that encompassed the alteration and control of the conscious mind. By use of pneuma, conscious thought and awareness was heavily influenciable by an experienced sorcerer. Any technique regarding the alteration of the conscious mind fell under the umbrella of pneuma. These techniques were not to be mistaken by mind-tricks, which were simply tricks on the mind and mostly harmless. Using pneuma, an alchemist could practically delve in the works of the mind and alter it to their bidding.