| Have you tried to learn to meditate before, but | | | | containing periodic sound pulses) of a certain |
| given up in frustration because your 'monkey | | | | frequency. The brain has a natural tendency to |
| mind' just couldn't seem to shut up? If so, you're | | | | match - i.e. entrain to - the frequency of the |
| not alone - this is a very common experience. | | | | sound; this is called the 'frequency following |
| Don't let it put you off learning to meditate | | | | response'. |
| altogether though, because the benefits are | | | | When you meditate, your brain will naturally |
| definitely worth it - and there's a technology | | | | produce alpha brainwaves (about 8 - 12Hz in |
| available that makes the whole process much | | | | frequency) as you start to relax, and you'll then |
| easier. Read on to find out more. | | | | descend into the theta brainwave band (5 - 8 Hz) |
| The Problem - Why Meditation Can Be So Hard | | | | as your meditation deepens and the mind quiets |
| Whatever form of meditation you try, the | | | | down. It is in the theta band that many of the |
| underlying method will be similar. Meditation | | | | most powerful of benefits of meditation occur. |
| basically involves focus - by focusing closely on | | | | It can be difficult for those who are just beginning |
| something, such as a candle flame, your breath, | | | | meditation to access and maintain the theta state, |
| or a mantra, you gradually quiet the mind. It is this | | | | but it's much easier when you use a brainwave |
| mental peace that provides the gateway to the | | | | synchronisation recording that is designed to take |
| benefits of meditation, such as stress reduction, | | | | you to this level, since your brain will follow along |
| increased insight and spiritual growth, access to | | | | naturally, matching its own brainwaves to the |
| your inner wisdom, and even psychic abilities. | | | | recording. |
| The problem is that as a society, we're not | | | | Using Brainwave Synchronization Meditation |
| taught to focus effectively. We grow up with | | | | Recordings |
| undisciplined thoughts rampaging around our minds, | | | | So, if you want to experience all the great |
| and this state of mental anarchy feels normal. | | | | blessings that meditation can provide, it makes |
| And then when we try to learn to meditate as | | | | sense to give brainwave entrainment a try. Just |
| adults, the mind rebels against the new discipline - | | | | sit or lie down in a comfortable, quiet place, listen |
| staying focused feels overwhelmingly difficult. | | | | to your recording and let your mind follow along. |
| As with any new skill, meditation gets easier with | | | | It may take some practice before you |
| practice, but it can take years to learn to gain | | | | experience the full benefits of brainwave |
| enough control over your mind for it to be | | | | entrainment, but it'll almost certainly be faster and |
| effective. And most people don't want to wait | | | | easier than trying to go it alone. |
| that long. | | | | There are three types of recordings available - |
| Fortunately, you don't have to. | | | | binaural beats, monaural beats and isochronic |
| The Solution - Brainwave Entrainment | | | | tones. They all work very well, but isochronic |
| Brainwave entrainment (also known as brainwave | | | | tones are generally agreed to be the most |
| synchronization) can help you to learn meditation | | | | effective, as they're especially efficient at |
| more quickly and easily. Put simply, this works by | | | | entraining the brain quickly. |
| using repeating stimuli (such as a recording | | | | |