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
- Deep Relaxation
- Memory Improvement
- Fall Asleep Quickly
- Increased
Learning
- Lucid Dreaming
- Stabilizing Emotions
- Psychological Stress Relief
- Increased Intellectual Focus
- New Levels of Meditativeness
- Sensory Stimulation
- Increased Physical Energy
- Exploration of Altered States of
Consciousness
- Increased ability to form and remember
mental images
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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.