Experience Expanded States of
Consciousness
What are some
examples of "altered states of consciousness" and how do they differ from
normal states?
Beta - 13-30+
Hz
Waking state:
attention directed to surroundings. Includes agitated,
restless/"monkey mind" states which are especially amenable to treatment
with light and sound stimulation.
Alpha - 8-12
Hz
Relaxed, tranquil,
daydreaming, "inward awareness" state. Lightly meditative.
Theta - 3-7
Hz
Hypnagogic, or "twilight"
state: Borderline sleep; deep meditation state; hypnotic state; access to
the unconscious mind and enhanced retrieval of memories; creativity,
accelerated or "superlearning", inspiration. Associated with
increased theta brainwave activity.
Delta - 0.5-2
Hz
Trance state: Deep,
dreamless sleep; deep rest.
Who can
benefit from this technology?
Light and sound is an effective tool
for anyone who wishes to explore altered states of consciousness,
awareness expansion and sensory stimulation, psychedelic-like visual
imageray, and those seeking an entertaining path to relaxation.
Experiences vary from person to person, however, the following are
reported from mind machine users:
| * |
Increased
Creativity |
* |
Psychological Stress
Relief |
| * |
Deep Relaxation |
* |
Increased Intellectual
Focus |
| * |
Memory Improvement |
* |
New Levels of
Meditativeness |
| * |
Increased Learning |
* |
Sensory
Stimulation |
| * |
Fall Asleep Quickly |
* |
Increased Physical
Energy |
| * |
Lucid Dreaming |
* |
Exploration of Altered States
of Consciousness |
| * |
Stabilizing Emotions |
* |
Increased ability to form and
remember mental images |
Is there
anyone who should not use this technology?
Nearly everyone who uses light and
sound stimulation report enjoying it. However, if you have a family
history of epilepsy, are taking psychoactive medication or have ever had a
seizure of any sort, we recommend consulting your physician before using
light and sound. Likewise, if bright light bothers you (i.e., can
give you a headache), then light and sound may not be for you.
What happens
during a session?
With special light-bearing
sunglasses over your closed eyes and headphones over your ears, you are
immersed in colorful dancing geometric patterns and entrancing sounds. The
light and sound pulse rate shifts from state to state as the session
progresses; mental activity will follow the pulse rate of the
machine.
