Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The discovery of the effects of binaural beats was made more than 150 year ago, but it has only been recently that they have found applications that can be used by almost anyone. There are now binaural beats downloads available to increase self-esteem, strengthen the immune system, improve general health, and overcome addictions.

What is the magic of binaural beats? Why are they better than other popular relaxing techniques?

Binaural beats in their pure form can be very boring to listen to, but now they are embedded in soothing background music such as classical, New Age, or nature sounds. You can now have your choice of the type of music you prefer.

The binaural recordings work by the principle of brainwave entrainment. They are designed especially to lower brainwave frequencies to the meditative ranges of alpha and theta.

Most of the time during the day, our brainwaves are in the highly active and alert state of beta. This is for problem-solving and task execution, not necessarily for reflective thoughts. Through brainwave entrainment while listening with headphones to the binaural beats downloads, it becomes easier to meditate and get into those relaxing states of alpha and theta.

Alpha brain waves are one of the best ranges to get into. Alpha is an area of calm relaxation but still alert enough to be aware what is going on. It also a frequency range that encourages creativity.

The advantage of binaural beats recordings is that they make the meditative process easier. Again, the principle of brainwave entrainment coaxes the brain to lower frequencies in a shorter period of time and requires less degree of direct mind control on the part of the meditator. Most other popular meditation techniques require attending classes with an instructor and also considerable hours of practice.

Meditating with a binaural beats download doesn’t need a lot of training. Nevertheless, you still have to use them several times to get the hang of it, but mostly the the recordings will do most of the work for you.

Just like exercise, it is best to maintain a consistent program of meditation combined with your preferred binaural beats downloads. The effects and results will build up over time and you will become better at getting into the desired relaxed meditative easier and quicker. But it certainly will not take years as with some other meditation techniques

Following a consistent meditation routine will give you more stability over your emotions and a cooler and calmer ability to deal with life’s problems and difficulties. You won’t hate getting up every day and will be able to start out with a more positive and optimistic attitude. Your improved creative abilities will show you solutions that you haven’t seen before.

If you’ve never tried meditation before, give it a try with binaural beats recordings. Meditation doesn’t have to be esoteric and confined to monks. Just select the type of music you like and a matching recording for whatever your goal might be.
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The Delta brainwave state

The Delta brainwave state can be difficult to achieve without having years of meditation practice under your belt. The delta brainwave state operates at between 0.3Hz – 4Hz and is usually occurs in deep dreamless sleep. However some people can now go into these deep meditative states at will with the practice of meditation. The benefits are enormous as your body can get a deep rest in the space of 20 – 30minutes and if practiced twice per day you will have much more energy, be more alert, much more focused and your body will not need nearly as much sleep

When you are sleeping the body is repairing itself which is now recognised as the reason for sleep. people’s search to heal their bodies and their minds have led them to discover something called Binaural Beats, or brainwave entrainment, which can produce a tone which matches the delta brainwave state. when the delta producing binaural beats are listened to with a pair of headphones it will take around 8 minutes for your brainwaves to reach the desired delta brainwave state. with more and more use of the binaural beats you brain becomes accustomed to them and effectively blocks out the effect, however your brain will have already adjusted to delta brainwave states and it will be much easier in life to reach them without the use of binaural beats.

Using binaural beats

If you are going to use binaural beats to reach a deep state of delta I would suggest using a program which brings you gradually down from a lower delta state to a deep delta state. So, for example the first week you would use a binaural beat to induce 4Hz, the week after you would use 3Hz and do this for 5 – 6 weeks until your brain can handle a 0.3Hz binaural beat.

you should start to see the benefits of binaural beats after a few hours, you will feel much more relaxed. however you will see the real benefits in subtle ways, you will be more productive, need less sleep, be much more energized and much more focused in your day to day life.

There are more and more scientific studies being done every day on the beneficial effects of binaural beats and particularly delta brainwave states. A search on Google will show you thousands of people who have benefited from using this type of technology. This technology is finally coming to the fore and it as about time as the benefits you will see when using them is enormous.
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The day Michael Jackson died, he was injected with two anxiety medications, Lorazepam and Midazolam followed by the anesthetic Proprofol. But some reports also stated that the powerful painkillers, Demerol, Dilaudid and Vicodin were in his system, along with the muscle relaxant Soma, the antidepressants Zoloft and Paxil, the anxiety medication Xanax, and the heartburn pill Prilosec. Yet the official cause of death was ruled acute Proprofol intoxication.

Most are under the mistaken belief that Michael was addicted to anesthesia, but for anyone has become dependent on sleeping pills or anxiety medications, we already know how desperate we become for rejuvenating sleep.

6-1/2 years ago I quit a cocktail of sleeping pills and anxiety medications and felt my world implode. I’ve had 34 surgeries on my spine and legs and thought I was strong. But I was not prepared for the horrific withdrawals from these pills. For many months I questioned my sanity without any belief that I could regain my cognitive function or normal sleep patterns. I am a writer and I lost that magical connection to the written word. It was the blackest of times, filled with the deepest despair. And this is where I believe Michael Jackson found himself.

In 1984 Michael was injured while filming a Pepsi commercial and placed on painkillers, which led him into treatment. But in 1992 he was taking multiple sedatives, including Valium, Ativan and Xanax, and addiction to these medications (benzodiazepines) can rebound into horrific insomnia. They also increase pain, so when Jackson was injured during the Dangerous Tour, it wasn’t surprising that by the mid-90s, he reportedly had an anesthesiologist traveling with him.

I was on these classifications of pills for ten years, and had I been given access to an anesthetic, I would have taken it for a few hours of rest. All I was seeking was a good night’s sleep and instead I became trapped by medications I initially believed were my salvation. I firmly believe Michael found himself in the same chemical straightjacket.

In 1993, Michael admitted he was addicted to benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan) and went into drug treatment for a few months. But quitting benzodiazepines cold turkey can destroy sleep further and take many months to begin the healing process. Most will reinstate the pills because the withdrawals are too debilitating. By 2004 it was reported that Jackson was taking 20-40 Xanax a day.

My cocktail of medications were similar to Michael Jackson and Heath Ledger, and it saddens me greatly that they lost their lives to prescription drugs. How I lived through my debacle is a mystery, but it had such a profound impact that I began a non-profit organization to help others escape the clutch of this epidemic.

Ironically, mercury poisoning was the cause of my insomnia, but I would not discover this for many years. Instead, I became a willing participant to a chemical experiment that ripped through my world. Unfortunately the same is happening to millions of other people and often starts with insomnia.

The sleeping prescription pill market is an enormous industry and we are essentially supporting products that are slowly destroying us. I didn’t know that forcing my brain into submission was not true sleep, but that natural sleep is a complex mechanism triggered by a group of hormones that create a state of rest for the body and mind.

As we sleep, consciousness is suspended while the brain undergoes a cycle of brainwave activity that includes dreaming. The heart and lungs slow and our normally active brainwave patterns diminish tremendously, until we dream. Our blood vessels dilate and the blood that is usually stored in our organs moves into our muscles for tissue repair. The growth hormone in children is secreted during sleep, as are critical chemicals that protect the immune system. So it is no surprise that children placed on stimulant medication have stunted growth and weakened immune systems. I had reoccurring bronchitis and pneumonia and even contracted a staph infection in withdrawal.

Natural sleep doesn’t just support physical health, but has a profound effect on our brain as it organizes and archives memories. It is also essential to the creative process. Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards claims the riff in “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” came to him in his sleep, while Dmitri Mendeleev, the 19th century chemist, said he literally dreamed the periodic table of elements.

During the night, we shift from the predominant NREM (non-rapid eye movement) dreamless sleep to short segments of REM (rapid eye movement) state where dreams occur. Both NREM and REM sleep cycles are necessary to have restorative effects. But sleep medications dramatically reduce the length of time we spend in the dream stage and instead keep us in a light dreamless sleep. To make matters worse, sleeping pills (Ambien, Lunesta) and benzodiazepines (Valium, Klonopin, Restoril, Xanax, Ativan) do not actually improve sleep, but rather create an amnesiac effect that make us forget we are waking up. Unfortunately, most of us misinterpret this state as deeper sleep. The longer we take the pills; even the dreamless sleep shortens in duration and leads to deeper exhaustion and anxiety. To compound matters, sleeping pills only induce sleep an average of 12 minutes quicker and 30 minutes longer than without them. But chemical dependency can occur within three consecutive nights of use, causing painful rebound insomnia, raging anxiety, and memory impairment.

Many people add herbs and over-the-counter medications in an attempt to gain a few hours of needed rest. It is not that herbs are dangerous-that is a misconception. But most people do not realize there is risk of a serious interaction when sleep medications are combined with items like passionflower, valerian, or antihistamines. Sleeping pills and benzodiazepines accentuate the GABA neurotransmitter, which keeps the nerve cells in the lung tissue from firing. That is why sleeping pills combined with over-the-counter medications or herbs that accentuate GABA or intensify the effect of the pills will overly suppress respiration, causing asphyxiation. This is what killed Heath Ledger.

And combining sleeping pills with other medications can stop the breathing; cause a coma or cause cardiac arrest. This is what killed Michael Jackson.

But GABA doesn’t just affect the lungs. It is an amino acid that naturally occurs in our nervous system. There are approximately 45 million GABA receptors in the body, and 75 percent are affected by sleeping pills and benzodiazepines. GABA regulates our sleep cycles, body temperature, muscles, and all hormone functions of the body. It’s no wonder the withdrawals from these drugs are deemed the most challenging-even more than heroin or cocaine. I remember clearly wishing I had been an illegal drug addict, as the cold-turkey withdrawals would have passed quickly. The only safe way to withdraw from these medications is through a gradual taper, one that allows the brain and body a chance to adjust at each level of reduction.

It wasn’t my path to have an easy withdrawal, and I firmly believe the reason was to help address this epidemic of pill usage. I’ve worked with people from all over the world who are addicted to these medications. Most are taking one or two prescriptions and suffering the same intensity of symptoms I did on a cocktail of drugs. I realized long ago that any dose of sleep medication is dangerous.

In spite of the fact that I made every step of my medication journey improperly, I also made it back to complete health. I no longer suffer from pain, anxiety, or insomnia. My sleep patterns have returned, and at the age of 52, I feel better than I have in 20 years. You see, what I’ve also realized is that our bodies are amazing machines with a symphony of chemicals that yearn to be healthy. It has a remarkable capacity to heal if given the right nutrients.

I have chosen to help people in their darkest hour, but I also get the privilege of watching them regain what I now have – my freedom.
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The dark months can create challenges for getting enough sun and Vitamin D. Some issues associated with limited sunlight and Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, fatigue and other disorders. That’s why full spectrum light and energizing your body for greater absorption of light is essential. Whether it’s winter or just feeling dark, this article will give you some natural modalities to absorb more light! Light is one of the major nutrients for the body-mind. It is a food for creating energy. When you increase the amount of light you absorb through your eyes, the body-mind moves into a higher state of coherence. Even visualizing a color feeds your body-mind system including your emotional and mental attitude.

Here are 12 easy, fund and natural ways to increase your energy and sense of well-being during the dark months.

1. Use colors to brighten up. The use of pink, yellow, and reds stimulate the adrenal glands and produces dopamine. Wear these colors to give yourself a lift.

2. Brighten your space with flowers and scents. Gazing at flowers has been proven to enhance your connection to enhance happiness. It is a wonderful way to bring the light processed through nature inside.

3. Use natural scents to pamper your five senses. Natural aromas that remind of sweet foods set off endorphins that impact our sense of feeling good. Medical experiments have shown that vanilla fragrance reduces stress and anxiety and has an impact on the emotional brain. Rose and licorice scents help when you feel overwhelmed. Lemon is invigorating and refreshing. Lavender helps with insomnia and helps you relax. Incorporate cinnamon or vanilla in your cooking. The sweetness we associate with these smells bring in Earth Element (summer), and are mood-altering in all their associations with sweetness.

4. Eat foods that support good moods.

Include eating and drinking citris in the morning. The Vitamin C lowers the stress hormone, cortisol. Add lemon to your cup of green tea to increase the effects of the antioxidents. Mix red peppers into your salads.
Eat violet foods. They contain Vitamin D. On the list are all kinds of berries including blueberries, elderberries, and blackberries. Eat eggplant and grapes. Eat whole foods around the color wheel for the full spectrum. Color Code by James Joseph, et al details how to eat a full-spectrum diet.
Munch on some crunchy foods. This could be the reason why all the people I know LOVE to go to the movies on rainy days! You see the crunchiness of the chewing popcorn stimulates a nerve that signals the brain to release some mood-enhancing chemicals. The mouth has more nerve ending localized in one area of the body. Eat a whole apple or snack on sunflower seeds to energize your day.

5. Create an indoor garden of herbs for cooking. Not only will smell and touch of these plants connect you to energizing fragrances, but will also create mood-enhancing serotonin* from touching the soil.

6. Visualize yourself in a warm and sunny place. Imagining something is an internal process which connects you directly to the experience. Play some music that enhances the experience whether it is Caribbean, Hawaiian, or sounds of waves or nature. Visualization will create moving into relaxation on all levels.

7. Keep moving. Life is energy is motion. Find a way to experience the freedom you do have during the summer months for movement in some way. Take a salsa class, go to an indoor pool, walk around the shopping mall with a friend. Meet a friend for a walk, good conversation and cup of tea. Setting up time for movement in the morning triggers an increase in metabolism that lasts into the day. Walking and stretching improves your mood by releasing endorphins, your body’s natural opiates.

8. Listen to music that uplifts. You know the songs that make you want to move and get you singing along. Play Baroque music to support focus, learning and vitality. The interval of a fifth in Baroque harmonizes and energizes! The Brainwave Symphony is a wonderful option.*

9. Spend time with people and pet having fun! Petting your pet can create soothing endorphin response. Make time to be with dear friends! Smiling supports your inmmune system. Work with the Inner Smile Meditation from the book, Free Your Breath, Free Your Live by Dennis Lewis. Think of reasons to smile. Use these memories when you need a pick me up of energy. A few moments go a long way to brighten your day!

10. Get a full night of sleep. Just an extra hour of sleep per night helps protect your heart, and regulates your body’s need for homeostasis and stress relief.

11. Get out into natural or full-spectrum light 5-15 minutes a day. There are a number of products online that make it possible to bring full-spectrum light indoors. Take off your glasses when possible in natural light to drink in those rays!

12. It’s in your hands. Your hands are sub-chakras of the heart. Palming is an exercise that relieves stress in your eyes. Less stress= more light absorbed. It is also deeply relaxing mentally and emotionally. It is best to face natural light for this activity.

Here’s How

Rest you right hand over your right eye. Allow your fingers to rest over the fingers of your right hand diagonally across your forehead. Cup your left palm over your left eye. Allow your fingers to rest over your forehead diagonally over your other hand. No light should enter. Close your eyes. Relax deeply into the darkness.
Say out loud or to yourself, “Love,” “Gratitude,” “Faith,” “Thank you,” “Trust” or other positive words.
Open your eyes in the darkness. You can also take your palms away slightly. Open your eyes in the space and take in color, and then replace your palms to relax.
When you are ready, slowly take your palms away. Slowly open your eyes to take in the light and beauty of the world around you.

*Serotonin and Dopamine are neurotransmitters associated with supporting positive mood. Article compilation includes Resonance Repatterning modalities, material from The Role of Music in the 21st Century, Color Code, American Heart Associaton, Brainwave Symphony, and FreeYour Breath, Free Your Life.*
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The crown, or seventh chakra, is situated at the crown of the head. This article takes a look at the characteristics of this chakra, and the importance of keeping it in balance.

What Is The Crown Chakra?

Chakras are energy vortices, and they are important in helping to maintain physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. The chakras are located in the subtle body, which is the energetic counterpart of the physical body, and is inextricably linked with it. There are seven main chakras, and the crown plays a vital role in maintaining spiritual well-being.

Seventh Chakra Characteristics

This chakra is also known as the ‘thousand-petalled lotus’, as well as ‘Sahasrara’ in traditional Sanskrit terminology. It is associated with the colours white and violet, and connects the individual with the larger spiritual self. A balanced seventh chakra fosters a sense of cosmic unity and oneness, as well as a powerful sense of intuition. In terms of its influence on the physical body, it is associated with the top of the head area and the pineal gland.

Imbalances in the crown chakra often manifest as depression, an apathetic attitude, and a sense of social isolation and inability to connect with others.

Balancing The Crown Chakra

The seventh chakra can be rebalanced using various methods, such as crystal healing. It is particularly responsive to diamonds, although clear crystal quartz also works very well, and either can be placed in the crown area as part of a crystal healing session.

The use of a crown chakra meditation can also be very beneficial. Traditional chakra meditations often involve using guided imagery, although modern technology has made these more effective and easier to use for those who aren’t used to meditation, thanks to brainwave entrainment.

If you use a brainwave entrainment recording for tuning the crown chakra, you’ll hear sounds of specific frequencies which have been found to have a direct and beneficial influence on this energy centre. Like every other part of the mind-body complex, each chakra is associated with a specific frequency when functioning optimally, and exposure to sounds of the correct frequencies can help bring the chakra into balance with relatively little effort on your part.

To use this method, you should be prepared to set aside some time each day to listen to your recording in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Although many people get great results right away, this isn’t always the case, so it’s important to be consistent and listen regularly. With some time and regular use, a chakra balancing meditation recording can have a very beneficial effect on the health of your crown chakra.
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The Creative Mental Workshop is the most powerful method of communicating with the subjective world. It’s the language of the cosmos. This process is extremely powerful & will make the universe obey all your wishes & orders!

Let’s understand this process better…

The greatest discovery that we have ever made in our generation is the potential of our own mind! The way you think, the way you perceive the world, affects everything in your life.

The trouble with the majority of us is that we just don’t know how to relax! Our life is so dynamic & active that we also need to know how to relax ourselves. Stress has become an integral part of our lives & the worst thing is that we are living with it!

Our brain activity is related to the state of our mind. It relates to the focus of the mind. It tells us the kinds of thoughts which we are having. Brain activity can be broadly classified into 4 states of activity:

Beta: In this state the brain is having an activity of 13 CPS (cycles per second) & more. Generally it ranges between 13-21 CPS as measured by an EEG (Electro-Encephalograph). It is the most dominant brainwave found in every day wakeful states.

Alpha: In this state the brain is having an activity of 8-12 CPS. These brainwave patterns are associated with relaxation, accelerated learning, dreaming, intuition & receptivity. The alpha state has the most rhythmic, stable & powerful electrical impulse of all other brainwave patterns.

Theta: In the theta state, the brainwave activity ranges between 5-7 CPS and is associated with very deep meditation & autonomous nervous system functions.

Delta: This state represents the slowest brain activity of 4 CPS or less & is usually associated with deep sleep. It’s scientifically called ‘slow wave’ sleep.

Our brain activity also relates to the focus of our mind which may be outer focus, inner focus or even unconscious focus.

Outer Focus: Outer focus is associated with Beta brainwaves. Here the focus of the mind is in the physical world. The mind is keenly aware of & attending to the physical senses of seeing, hearing, touching, smelling & tasting.

Inner Focus: Inner focus is associated with alpha & theta states. Here the mind is focussed inwards into the dimension of thought, imagination, creativity, psychic occurrence, dreams, insights, meditation etc. This inner focus is many times called the subconscious or higher states of consciousness. It denotes the hypnotic state, higher self, deeper mind, subjective world & even the spiritual dimension.

Unconscious Focus: Unconscious focus is associated with the delta state. The basic functions are autonomous & there is generally no conscious awareness of any physical or mental activity.

Of all the states, the alpha state is the most powerful state of brainwave pattern. The ALPHA dimension is the dimension where one can effect a change in oneself for any unresourceful learned behavior or behavioral pattern.

When you are in the alpha state, you are extremely relaxed, calm & at the same time totally focused. You are aware of what is happening around you but you do not let the external events affect your peace of mind. You are in tune with the infinite. This state helps you to communicate subjectively with the universe.

Meditation is one of the most beautiful states of BEING. It is a process by which you come closer to experiencing the pure positive state of the vibration of your INNER BEING.

There are so many methods and forms of Meditation that, it has become very confusing as to what meditation truly is & how to practise it. Our mind although such a wonderful creation of nature, is still a very chaotic & noisy machine to say the least.

Meditation helps you to quieten the mind. The technique of meditation that I am going to present to you is called ‘The Creative Mental Workshop’. It’s the most dynamic form of meditation you will ever come across!!!
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The constant pressures resulting from today’s busy lifestyle make it all the more important to be able to get away from it all and restore lost energy. We all need time to recover and recharge our energy levels. As today’s world shrinks, ironically the demands on each individual are increased. This can catch you out if you are not prepared for it resulting in having ‘off’ days and consequently missing important deadlines and objectives. This places greater importance in being able to step back and take a breather, giving you the opportunity to recover.

It’s helpful to keep a crib sheet as a reminder of what you need to do to maintain your sanity. It’s easy to get swept along by the rigours of a busy schedule and forget to take time for yourself. You need to start by identifying a place to get away where you will not get disturbed by external interruptions, including phone calls. There is no universal solution to relaxation, where one person may find solace another may find agitation. Some people benefit from a country walk or sunny beach, where others can relax in the bustle of a busy market, where their attention is taken up in searching for a rare bargain.

Relaxation can come in many forms, and the adage that a change is as good as a rest has a strong bearing of truth. Some find reading very relaxing, and if this is combined with constructive content, such as various self help books available, the variety of relaxation techniques can be learned and used positively. There are many self help books available in bookstores and on the web.

If you are prone to daydreaming, you could use your imagination to visualize a happy conclusion to your future plans.Visualization is one of the most powerful factors in successful achievement and is used by athletes and business people alike to achieve their goals. The process of projecting a happy conclusion to your objectives requires the practice of vivid imagination and embodies the emotions involved so the whole process can’t help but make you feel positive about the outcome, and this helps put you in the successful frame of mind required to coast through any physical obstacles to success.

Another popular technique used frequently nowadays is massage. By inducing your muscles to relax and spreading a feeling of relaxation through your body you are removing any energy blocks and encouraging a strong and powerful energy flow.through your body. Whilst you are enjoying the relaxing massage get your mind into the zone and use the time to regenerate your mental attitude by concentrating on happy and successful outcomes to your dreams. You will find the whole experience very exhilarating and beneficial.

You may be feeling that the time needed to devote to these activities is difficult to fit into an already busy schedule and this is where you can benefit by using downloaded self help mp3s. There are many relaxation titles in the self hypnosis field which are benefitting thousands of people already. Because of the portable nature of the downloaded material they can be used almost anywhere you can get a 15-30 minute slot away from your working activity. This means lunchtime, or travel time can be used to give yourself a much needed time for rejuvenation. I personally use the time travelling to and from work to listen to my mp3 brainwave entrainment program, which is aimed to get my mind in focus and the relaxing ambient background sounds relax me and restore my energy at the same time.

There are not many time windows available in the modern world but if you want to maintain a concentrated focus and avoid information overload you do have to dedicate some time for valuable relaxation or you will find your health and general wellbeing suffering in the long term. You cant afford to let this happen when there are so many looking over your shoulder ready to step into your shoes!
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The concept, theory and practice of astral projection dates back to ancient times. Historically, the practice of astral travel and projection was limited to society’s elite or spiritual hierarchy. Through the years, due to human nature, it has become a widespread phenomenon. Today, many people are interested learning more about, and experiencing, this extraordinary out of body occurrence. A combination of scientific, technological, and spiritual efforts have discerned particularly conducive astral projection frequencies.

Certain tones, intensities, and pulses can be used to induce the “subtle body” experience. There are many published references to successful OBEs (out of body experiences) brought about by inducing astral projection frequencies. Using these “mind altering” tones and intensities, in conjunction with monaural beats, binaural beats, and isochronic beats, have been shown to aid in initiating the event.

Generally, brainwaves are measured in six different frequencies.

Gamma (38 to 90 Hz) and Beta (12 to 38 Hz) frequencies are represented whenever individuals are fully alert, wide awake, and in a highly functional, problem solving state. When a person is slightly relaxed and brainwaves are slower, the Alpha (8 to 12 Hz) frequency is represented. Theta (4 to 8 Hz) frequency occurs during meditation or extreme relaxation and is the first level that can support OBEs. Delta (0.5 to 4 Hz) indicates low brain activity or deep sleep. This range is open for astral occurrence, also. The sixth frequency is Lambda/Epsilon (0.5 Hz or less/100 Hz or higher). This is the optimal state of mystical consciousness and multidimensional astral travel.

The subtle body leaves the physical body when the brain and body have reached an extremely relaxed state. Audio recordings of the appropriate tones, intensities, and beats affect and alter the brainwave frequencies allowing the participant’s supersensible presence to separate from the physical body. Monaural beats are two tones with the exact same intensity and beat emitting a crisp, clear sound pattern. The brain adapts easily to monaural beats. Binaural beats blend two frequencies, usually Alpha and Theta, causing the brain to create an alternative, third frequency. Studies have shown binaural beats to be quite effective; and, they are commonly used to encourage astral projection. With isochronic tones the brain works to synchronize tones of the same intensity but with a faster rhythm. There is evidence that listening to isochronic tones can help improve students’ grades.

Anyone interested in learning more about astral projection frequencies and astral travel can find DVDs, CDs, books, and other publications on the subject at their local library, bookstores, and specialty shops. The internet is another great source of information on out of body experiences and related topics. There is quite a bit of information regarding historical astral incidences, ongoing research, and modern day, reported occurrences of astral travel.

There are many audio and video recordings for influencing brainwave frequencies

available, for those that would like to attempt astral projection. Most larger libraries have some of these types of recordings. CDs and DVDs can be purchased locally or online. A lot of websites offer free sample, or trial, recordings for interested individuals. Thorough research is advised before attempting to bring about an OBE.
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The concept of brainwave therapy can be summed up in the understanding that the human brain is in control of the body of which it inhabits. Through the science of quantum and metaphysics it has been proven certain frequencies driven by the brain can have a profound effect on certain areas of the body. Because the mind is in control of the body the adjustment of brain frequencies can do so much as to heal emotional and physical pain. Through brainwave therapy even illnesses such as cancer have been conquered as a result of brain power. There are two different types of brain wave therapy recognized today known as inpatient and outpatient.

Inpatient Brainwave Therapy – Inpatient brainwave therapy will more than likely take a place in a clinic or hospital in which sophisticated machines are used to measure brainwaves. the patient will generally be given a stimulus to excite the brain and giving the machine feedback based on the frequencies the brain is emitting. In regards to the goal of the patient’s therapy session through reading the brainwaves the machine can be deliver either positive or negative feedback to the brain. This is one way the brain can learn to improve upon its own behavior. Inpatient brainwave therapy is a great treatment all around. It just tends to be rather expensive and not every health insurance policy will be willing to cover the expense.

Outpatient Brainwave Therapy – Outpatient brain wave therapy tends to be the more preferred method to inpatient brain wave therapy. It is more practical and widely used and doesn’t require a huge wallet or phenomenal health insurance plan. Outpatient therapy can be done in the comfort of your own home and all really one needs is an Mp3/Cd player with headphones and a nice place to get comfortable. There are certain soundtracks available that can be played, which contain binaural frequencies which are hidden amongst relaxing, soothing music. A different specific frequency will be played in each ear which will harmonize the brain into the alpha brain wave state of mind. The mind is far more receptive to programming under the alpha frequencies, these tracks will reinforce positive messages delivered to the brain which subconsciously improve one’s behavior, health and much more.

Brain wave therapy has been used successfully by people for years to treat common issues such as drug addiction, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders and Attention Deficit Disorder. All forms of brain wave therapy are safe, effective and non-invasive. Drugs and surgery play no role in brainwave therapy.
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.

Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
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The concept of brainwave entrainment sounds very technical, and indeed to be created for specific benefits, the techniques and protocols can be very complex. However, understanding what brainwave is doesn’t have to be difficult. Human beings have used the phenomenon of Frequency Following Response (FFR) for millennium, after all. Visualize a primitive human tribe gathered together and dancing or swaying hypnotically with the rhythm of a drum beat, imagine the hypnotic trance created by the repeating rhythms, and you have an understanding of the underlying principles of brainwave entrainment.

But let’s back up a little bit. Your brain produces brainwaves, and these brainwaves are measured in frequency (Hertz, or Hz), which is how speedy they are; and in amplitude, which is how strong they are. Your experience of your consciousness at any time depends on the brainwaves you are producing at that moment. This is a simplistic explanation, but say you are feeling anxious, even panicky-your brainwaves are very fast, a very high frequency. As you calm down, your brainwaves slow down, through the beta frequency range, which is your usual wide-awake functioning state, down into alpha, which is the brainwave of relaxation and hypnosis, down further into theta, which is a state of consciousness even though the brainwaves are too slow to support thought. Finally, you drift all the way down into delta, the brainwave of deep sleep. This explanation makes it sound like you only experience one type of brainwave at a time, but in fact, your brain produces all of these brainwave frequencies simultaneously, to a greater or lesser degree.

Frequency Following Response (FFR) is the phenomenon of the brain “synching up” with a frequency introduced from an external source, that falls within the range of frequencies produced by the brain naturally. Within a few minutes the brain will synchronize its primary brainwave frequency with the external source and a corresponding change in experience of consciousness will occur. It has been discovered by scientific experimentation and study that certain brainwave frequencies and patterns create specific effects on the mind and therefore on the body, and so protocols have been developed to help with all manner of illness and disease, from ADD/ADHD to migraines, and more. A very common use of brainwave entrainment, however, is as a form of passive meditation. Brainwave entrainment can occur through audio or visual input. In 200 AD, Ptolemy noted the effects on consciousness of watching sunlight flicker through a spinning wheel. People who are prone to epilepsy, however, should not use visual methods of brainwave entrainment.
Brainwave entrainment is a method to stimulate the brain into entering a specific state by using a pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain’s ‘frequency following’ response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.

This ‘frequency following’ response of brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at their seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states; such as a trance, enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation or sleep induction. The brainwave entrainment effectively pushes the entire brain into a certain state.

Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you might usually have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

THE HYPE
There is a lot of marketing hype around brainwave entrainment. It is sold with promises of increasing IQ, promoting weight loss, ‘mind-tripping’, enhancing creativity, concentration, inducing spiritual states and more.

While these claims are not entirely true, they are not altogether false either. In practice, the claims are based on an overly-simplistic view of how the brain and the brainwaves function.
THE RUB
People are very seldom deficient in a certain brainwave type in all areas of their brain. Usually the distribution is much spottier, with an excess in one area and a deficiency in another.

We are all different, especially when it comes to the distribution of our brainwaves. Boosting a certain brainwave state may be beneficial for one person, and emotionally uncomfortable for another. Without knowing each person’s starting position, entrainment can be rather ‘hit and miss’.

If brainwave entrainment leaves you with unwanted side-effects (see below) or discomfort, you’re probably encouraging a range of brainwaves that are already excessive in some area of your brain. The way around this is to get a brain map to see what your brain’s strengths and weaknesses are, and see what (if any) brainwaves could use some encouragement.