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brainwave entrainment
the use of sound to induce consciousness change
"Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." William James
The brain is an electrochemical organ, generating a large amount of electrical activity. We have all seen pictures of machines that measure this electical activity in terms of patterns of waves; specifically oscillating at different frequencies. It is known that these frequencies vary according to our different mental and emotional states. For instance, when telling a lie, this produces some sort of electrical "surge" which can be measured and which is used in lie-detector technology.
Varying brainwave frequencies are generally categorised into 4 types. The highest frequency, fastest, waves are known as Beta waves, oscillating at about 15-40 cycles per second, or Hz. The Beta brainwave state is associated with a heightened state of alertness and focused concentration. When your mind is actively engaged in mental activities, the dominant brainwave state will be Beta. A person in active conversation, playing sports or making a presentation would be in a Beta state.
However, a person in a more reflective mood, awake but possibly day-dreaming, restful and relaxed would be producing slower brain waves in the Alpha range of 8-14 Hz. This condition is more conducive to artistic creativity, lateral thinking. It is said that individuals in this state are open to insight and invention. Theta brainwaves are even slower in frequency and represent a state of deep relaxation and meditation, enhanced creativity, stress relief, light sleep and dreaming. Theta brainwave states have been used in meditation for centuries. Research has proven thirty minutes a day of Theta meditation can dramatically improve a person's overall health and well-being. Theta meditation has also been known to cause the need for less sleep. The Theta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies ranging from 4Hz to 8 Hz.
Delta brainwaves are the slowest in frequency and represent a state of deep dreamless sleep. Delta brainwave states have long been associated with healing. While Delta brainwave states usually only occur in deep sleep, it is possible to train yourself to remain awake while reaching the Delta state to experience even deeper levels of meditation and awareness. The Delta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies from 0Hz to 4Hz.
In 1839 the German experimenter H.W.Dove discovered that when 2 separate frequencies of differing wave lengths are presented to the ears, one to each ear, the brain creates a third frequency equal to the difference between the original frequencies and now commonly known as a "Binaural beat". For example, a frequency of 440 Hz ( concert "A") applied to one ear and 430 Hz to the other ear would produce a third frequency in the brain of 10 Hz; an Alpha frequency associated with stress-free relaxation. An even earlier discovery, of isochronic tones, found that short bursts of oscillating sound produce the same effect. Research has proven that introducing a binaural beat will cause the brain to begin resonating in tune with the frequency of that beat. This is called the "Frequency Following Response" and was thoroughly researched and tested in 1973 by biophysicist Gerald Oster at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. His research on binaural beats and the frequency following response was published in Scientific American and paved the way for further development in the area of auditory stimulation to enhance brain functioning. To date, an increasing number of products on the market use binaural beats and/or isochronic tones to purposefully produce specific mental and emotional states.
Recommended Products
InspiritMe Brainwave Enhancement Series. Following a long period of
research and personal experimentation, we are pleased to present these audio downloads, entrained to very specific
binaural beat frequencies and embedded into "space music". Whether you have already tried these types
of product, or wish to experiment for the first time with an exciting and effective tool for personal
development, these studio-produced recordings represent outstanding value for money at £3.45p and will
produce a very noticeable affect.
Transparent Corporation. An outstanding range of software products from one of the leading creators of brainwave entrainment tools. Neuro Programmer 2 is a programme for creating your own brainwave entrainment tracks using a range of presets. Simple to use, it also offers a visual "lightshow" display and the opportunity to embed verbal affirmations.
Mind Stereo is a desktop device which can entrain any audio source with a binaural beat, again using a comprehensive set of presets. The programme provides quick links to a number of internet radio stations, or users can create their own playlists from any audio file.
Plus Kits combine NLP, binaural beats and hypnosis, helping change thoughts at their very root - the subconscious mind. Titles include Weight Loss, Confidence and Love. Free gifts sent with initial orders.
