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What is brainwave entrainment? Well, first we need to define entrainment.
Entrainment is the process whereby two interacting oscillating systems, which have different periods when they function independently, assume the same period. The two oscillators may fall into synchrony, but other phase relationships are also possible.
Think of a holding a tuning fork that is tuned to the frequency of a G note. Strike the tuning fork and place it near a guitar and you will notice that the G string on the guitar starts to vibrate! It has entrained on the tuning forks frequency.
How does this have anything to do with the brain?
It actually has a lot to do with the brain when you realize that the brain is pulsing with electrical impulses. This electrical activity can be measured with a piece of equipment called an electroencephalogram (EEG), which measures the frequency of the electrical current.
This frequency or speed of the brainwaves is measured in Hertz (Hz).
Now here is the really cool part – the predominant frequency that your brain is resonating with at any particular moment can be associated with your state of mind. This means that your state of mind, for example relaxed, frightened, or sleepy can be “seen” in your brainwave frequencies at that moment.
These frequencies and associated states have been studied for a long time and have been categorized into 4 broad categories.
Beta Waves – 13Hz to 20Hz. Beta waves are associated with normal waking consciousness. They are present when you are focused on activities in the outside world. However, too much beta can make one feel stressed out.
Alpha Waves – 8Hz to 12Hz. Alpha waves are likened to a light meditation. They are prevalent when you daydream. They will become stronger when your eyes are closed. An excellent state to be in to program your mind.
Theta Waves – 4Hz to 7Hz. Theta waves occur during heightened states of creativity and are found with a deep meditative state. Seek theta to access unconscious material, or to reveal insights and creative ideas.
Delta Waves – .5Hz to 3Hz. Delta waves are found in a deep sleep state or unconsciousness. Also, delta waves are common in very deep meditation. To stay conscious during delta takes practice.
Yogis and Shamans spend years practicing meditation techniques to learn to induce deep states of meditation. The main techniques they have used to be able to achieve these deep states of mind is spending time in dedicated practice … hours of practice every day! They work diligently quieting their mind and coaxing their brain into the different states.
In today’s world few people can tell their wives and children that they are going to sit and meditate for three hours, so please be quiet!
Thank goodness we can all experience the amazing benefits of brainwave entrainment by using specialized audio programs. These amazing audio programs will enable you to achieve these same states in a just few sessions.
Here at HealingProducts.com we offer a wide variety of programs that include these specialized audios to help you attain these amazing states of mind.
Here are three of my personal favorites:
Into the Void – A deep theta level meditation experience. This audio will synchronize your brainwaves with the deep meditative theta state!
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Alpha Programming – A combination of audios and ebooks to give you everything you need to experience an Alpha and a Delta state plus a self hypnosis ebook to get you started programming your mind!
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Brain Blast – A set of four audios specifically designed to let you access a peak performance state. If you are learning anything or need to be able to focus on your work, you need this program!