According to www.incrediblehorizons.com:
Frequently asked Questions about Light and Sound
Seven Specific Purposes for Light and Sound
Why do people use Light and Sound Machines or Audio-Visual Stimulation?
According to www.lifetools.com:
"Light & Sound" research
According to THIS chart hosted on the California State University (Chico) website,
brain wave states (or altered states of consciousness) are defined by:
Beta -- Alpha -- Theta -- Delta. For more detailed information, click HERE.
If you are interested in purchasing an actual "light &
sound" machine (about $120), Sirius is the unit I own.
It can be purchased at: www.toolsforwellness.com or www.elixa.com/mental/Orion.htm
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According to the distributors of "Flasher 1.51" (Templehof Publishers):
"Have you seen the ads lately for those special glasses which allow you to experiment with visual Brainwave Stimulation? They're fun - but at $200.00 or more - expensive! FLASHER is a program which lets you experiment with the same phenomenon using your computer. You select the flashrate, pattern and color - then relax and let the hypnotic light pulses affect your mood.
Depending on CPU speed and setup, you can select from 1 to 30 cycles per second (Hertz). Although flashrates above approximately 15 Hz are visually interesting to look at, the most relaxing rates are at the low end - down in the Delta and Theta ranges. The program prompts you for the desired entries.
You'll need a 100% IBM compatible computer with a color EGA or VGA monitor. THERE IS ONE VERY IMPORTANT WARNING WHICH YOU MUST OBSERVE!!! DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM IF YOU SUFFER FROM EPILEPSY OR OTHER NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS! While this may affect only a few people, adverse reactions to flashing lights have been experienced by susceptible persons.
Otherwise, put on some mood music, type FLASHER, close your eyes and enjoy! You should be able to perceive the pulses through closed eyelids. The slower the rate, the more vivid the sensation. Try Flashrate = 4, Color = Yellow and Pattern = Alpha for a good demo of the hypnotic power of FLASHER. A striking visual presentation can be seen by selecting Flashrate = 22, Color = Yellow and Pattern = Gamma. You might not be able to perceive the faster rates through closed eye- lids, but then the faster rates are in the Beta Brainwave range which is the wide awake state."
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Most people have found that their brainwave activity can be synchronized with flashing lights, thus inducing a mental state associated with that frequency. "Flasher 1.51" allows the user to experiment with brainwave stimulation. The user simply selects the flashrate, color, and pattern in order to induce alpha, theta, or delta brainwave stimulation. Depending upon the setting, users can experience EFFORTLESS RELAXATION! The experience is VERY similar to the effects of "Light & Sound" machine units. This phenomenon can help to enhance the effectiveness of your audio hypnosis programs.
My "Meditation Enhancer" Ebook
This is a free PDF of a "work in progress."
