Studies have shown that vibrations from rhythmic sounds have a profound effect on brain activity. In shamanic traditions, drums were used in periodic rhythm to transport the shaman into other realms of reality. The vibrations from this constant rhythm affected the brain in a very specific manner, allowing the shaman to achieve an altered state of mind and journey out of his or her body.
In direct correlation, we see similar effects brought on by the constant and rhythmic drone of Tibetan Buddhist chants, which transport the monks and even other listeners into realms of blissful meditation.
Now that technology allows for precise research and studies, science is able to explain this phenomenon, which is now called brainwave entrainment.
When the brain is presented with a rhythmic stimulus, the rhythm is reproduced in the brain in the form of electrical impulses, synchronizing its own electric cycles to the rhythm. The brain’s internal rhythm is called brainwaves. The brainwave pattern will change depending on what the person is doing – sleeping, analyzing, relaxing, etc.
Through different brainwave techniques and meditations, the brain could be induced to a desired state. If focus and energy are needed, the brain could be stimulated with faster frequencies. If relaxation or deep relaxation are needed, there is nothing easier than achieving these states through brainwave stimulation.
Our courses offer different educational modules about brainwave entrainment, its benefits, different applications of brainwave entrainment and, of course, practical meditations in groups.
Once a desired state is achieved through brainwave stimulation, the brain “learns” the state and can later on go into it easily. For example, if you want to achieve a highly focused state, by practicing the particular brainwave frequency, you teach the brain to naturally and easily go into focused states, clearing the mental fog and fatigue.
