Detailed clinical research studies show that when binaural beats are tuned to you, they are much more effective. You will listen to each of the 12 notes and rhythms played for you, and tune into the one that makes you feel the most peaceful and calm.
At a glance
- Listen to each of the 12 notes and rhythms on headphones
- Tune into the one that makes you the most peaceful and calm
- Receive the matching downloads by email, to listen to at the right times throughout the day and bring your brain back to a stable, consistent, peaceful state
How binaural beats work
Binaural beats are created when two tones are detuned from each other by a small amount. When two speakers play the two different frequencies simultaneously, the two sounds cancel each other out as they physically meet in space. For example, with 100 hertz and 102 hertz you will hear the difference tone of 2 hertz. Because this is in the frequency range of Delta, it entrains the brain into that brainwave state, normally within one minute. The science on this is well proven: if you hook up an EEG unit to your brain (which picks up brainwave frequencies), you will see the brain synchronize to the rhythm.
This has opened up an entire field of brainwave entrainment recordings (just search the web for “binaural beats”). The Monroe Institute calls it Hemi-Sync; Centerpointe calls it Holosync; you will find hundreds of songs with binaural beats on YouTube. However, again, they are much more effective when tuned to you.
The five brainwave states
The frequency your brain vibrates at in deep sleep. Deep sleep is a very powerful state — it is when we are directly connected to Source, being regenerated. These frequencies can help you get to sleep and sleep through the night, give you needed rest without going into complete sleep, and — because Delta is also associated with deep meditative states — entrain you into a state of deep peace.
The frequency your brain goes into when dreaming, or daydreaming. It is a very creative state where people often receive downloads or other creative inspiration, so it can be used before any creative brainstorming or artistic endeavor. Theta is also the state you go into when listening to the shaman’s drumming in journey work.
Relaxed attention — the ideal state for learning and sports. It is also a very creative state, particularly when problem-solving intuitively rather than mentally. A very powerful state that can be extremely helpful for better concentration, and it can also help with memory loss.
Our normal day-to-day waking consciousness, especially during mental processing such as studying, thinking about your schedule, figuring anything out, or reading this text. The main type of ADD/ADHD is where the brain doesn’t go fast enough to access Beta, which is why stimulants are commonly prescribed. However, you can simply listen to binaural beats and entrain the brain into Beta to overcome ADD/ADHD with no side effects.
Gamma shows up in a high state of meditation and is associated with a state of bliss.
Left / right brain synchronization
Whenever we listen to any rhythm — a drum beat or rhythm in music, the breath of a purring cat, a washing machine, or the slow oscillation of a crystal bowl — we can be entrained into the brainwave state associated with that rhythm. Wearing headphones gives you a second benefit: sound in the left ear goes to the right brain, and sound in the right ear goes to the left brain. The brain then connects the two frequencies across the corpus callosum — the part of the brain that normally connects its two sides.
When the left and right brain are synchronized, this is our optimal state. Most people are rarely in a state of left/right brain synchronization, so it is quite incredible to be able to access this state almost immediately, simply by listening to binaural beats on headphones.
What tuned brainwaves can help with
Anxiety is a chaotic vibration. Rhythms tuned to your brain easily create a stable, consistent vibration of peace and stability. All five brainwave states are good for overcoming anxiety.
Depression is a chaotic vibration, normally within the Theta range. Alpha and Beta brainwave melodies tuned to your brain help lift you out of depression into an alert state of peace and stillness.
PTSD and trauma are chaotic states embedded in the nervous system. All five brainwave states tuned to you help stabilize the brain and nervous system and bring your whole system back into coherence.
Alpha brainwaves tuned to you are the very best for learning — a state of presence and alertness with no thought, where the brain is still and ready for new information. In the main type of ADHD the brain can’t go fast enough into Beta, which is why stimulants like Ritalin are given to speed it up. Tuning Beta binaural beats to a person activates the Beta state in a perfectly peaceful way, so they can focus, concentrate, think and retain information again.
Theta is the main creative brainwave state — like daydreaming, where new ideas for art or music often come in. It is also the state the brain is in during heart coherence (gratitude, compassion, love and oneness), so it can help you access these states.
Brain injuries create chaotic rhythms across the brain. All of the brainwave states — Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta and Gamma — tuned to the person are good for getting them back to where they can focus and enjoy a smooth flow of energy through the brain.
The ideal state for sports is relaxed, alert attention — Alpha brainwaves are the best for this when tuned to the person. A Theta state is ideal for recovery, because the body is totally relaxed and “in the zone.”
Many research projects show the effectiveness of binaural beats in the range of 0.5 to 4 hertz to entrain the brain into Delta for sleep. Research also shows that by reducing stress in the body and mind throughout the day, the body is better able to drop into deep sleep at night.
Clinical research has shown that tuning brainwaves to a person with autism is incredibly effective.
Just like a brain injury, the brain goes into a chaotic vibration when Alzheimer’s is present. All five brainwave states can be extremely helpful for moving the clock back in the progression of dementia.
The benefits
Peace is the key benefit. When your brain and nervous system are vibrating consistently at their own natural rhythm, peace ensues.
Good to know
- Brainwave Assessment is a complementary wellness practice. Please keep working with your doctor on any diagnosis, treatment or medication.