Brainwave Entrainment: A Shortcut Path Of Meditation
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by: Edward Crivello
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Gaining momentum and becoming more well known in the area of brain/mind technology is what has been coined brainwave entrainment. All over the world various self improvement enthusiasts, as well as neurologists and psychologists, and medical personnel, are beginning to incorporate brainwave entrainment into their work. Some are also figuring out that brainwave entrainment is an alternative to meditation and/or that it enhances their existing meditation practice. The most common form of brainwave entrainment, but perhaps not yet too well known in mainstream society, is the use of binaural beats and isochronic tones.
In general terms brainwave entrainment is the method of using external stimulus, such as binaural beats or isochronic tones, for bringing a persons brainwaves to an intended brainwave level that corresponds with the entrainment used. For example if one is listening to binaural beats that are set at a frequency of 9 hz, then eventually that persons brainwaves will fall into step with that frequency level.
There are other forms of brainwave entrainment such as the use of flashing light in light glasses which come with light and sound machine devices otherwise known as mind machines. It is a form of brainwave entrainment. But flashing light presents a danger to those who are either prone to epilepsy or wearing a pacemaker. Binaural beats and isochronic tones are safer to use.
In the past few years there have been many significant advances in brainwave entrainment when it comes to the use of binaural beats and isochronic tones for brainwave entrainment. More and more people are finding out that when regularly listening to mp3s or cds embedded with binaural beats or isochronic tones they experience the same benefits one would normally experience from regular meditation practice.
Some believe that brainwave entrainment is different than actual meditation. But the brainwave entrainment method of listening to binaural beats and isochronic tones in place of regular meditation practice doesnt really exist because listening to an mp3 or cd that is embedded with either binaural beats or isochronic tones is actually a way of meditating. In other words one of the main purposes of meditation is the training of the mind to exit an active, anxious, stressful beta level of mind, and dip into a more calm and relaxing alpha state of mind, and even beyond into theta and delta levels.
Even if we are generally a calm person we can still be at a beta level if we are unable to intellectually relax or take a mental break. If we feel we always need to be preoccupied with something we are probably living too much at the beta live, and in the long run this can potentially cause premature aging, stress, health problems, emotional issues, and so on. Healthy beta is ok. But our brain can be too beta wired which is not good.
Meditation helps train the brain to be more synchronized and balanced. Periods of regular meditation practice help bring the brain from a gamma or beta level to a more relaxed alpha level, or even deeper to a theta level, and ultimately in very deep, intense meditation you can reach the delta level. Delta is a very life-giving, rejuvenating state of mind, but few reach it often enough, not even when they sleep.
Of course you probably already know about other methods people have used over the centuries for attaining to higher and more rejuvenating states of consciousness. It is all for the purpose of brainwave entrainment " forcing the brainwaves to flow in tune with the entrainment method used whether it be used for reaching the alpha, theta, or delta brainwave states.
Basically meditation is made easy by means of the brainwave entrainment method of listening to either binaural beats or isochronic tones. In a way simply by listening to cds or mp3s that contain binaural or isochronic frequencies you are on a shortcut path to meditation, and to most people it is probably a new method of meditation altogether.
It has been scientifically documented that periods of regular brainwave entrainment by means of listening to cds or mp3's embedded with binaural beats or isochronic tones can lead to an increase in overall emotional calmness, relaxation, deep inner peace, intelligence, creativity, focus mental clarity, memory improvement, raising energy levels, raising your IQ, and reducing stress. These are the same benefits one experiences during meditation.
But nothing will happen if you dont give it a try. You really dont need to know all the mechanics about how this process works and the why of it all. Actual experience is key. And it takes no longer than twenty or thirty minutes to 1 hour a day. My preferred time is during those early morning hours when I briefly wake up, but am still at an alpha relaxed level. I slip on the headphones and listen to a session. I also like a mid day break when I listen to a session. Although nothing dramatic may happen right away, or for weeks, nevertheless you will notice that even when you are not listening to your sessions you notice your dreams are becoming more lucid, there is work going on underneath, the frequencies are working but you may not perceive anything extremely obvious right away (although some people do). It depends upon the individual and the wiring of your brain.
Maybe you are now curious to search more in depth into this subject. Or you maybe you want find a brainwave entrainment product to buy. In the area of brainwave tech in general there are some excellent companies who create high quality mp3 and cd brainwave sessions. Some are very expensive, others are less expensive but of the same quality (everyone has their reasons for the prices they choose for their products). You dont need to rush anything. Start small " with a free sample " or with a more affordable session or bundle of sessions that you can get very cheaply but are of the same quality and effectiveness as the most expensive programs.
About the Author
Edward Crivello specializes in creating affordable high quality mp3s and cds consisting of a blend of pleasant nature sounds, new age melodies, and ambient soundscapes embedded with binaural beats and isochronic tones for brainwave entrainment. Experience the benefits of meditation in a fraction of the time. Free samples available. self help
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