| Binaural beats are not new but are fairly uncommon to | | | | the recordings sound very much alike and this can |
| most people. It can be difficult to understand how | | | | seem vaguely confusing. What is important to |
| listening to a recording of these special beats can do | | | | understand is that no one recording is the same. The |
| much of anything at all. To understand how they work | | | | differences can be subtle but they are each tuned for |
| first it is important to know exactly what they are. | | | | different frequencies. Each different frequency will |
| What are Binaural Beats? | | | | produce a different state of consciousness. So |
| Believe it or now, binaural beats have been | | | | although some may sound alike they are actually |
| researched for well over 150 years. Basically different | | | | producing very different results. Studies have shown |
| frequencies will produce different effects to our | | | | that exact combinations of frequencies will cause |
| consciousness. Our brains actually go through many | | | | different brain reactions. These studies have been |
| different frequency cycles within a day. Knowing that, | | | | documented over and over again. |
| it has been discovered that our part of our frequencies | | | | What you can Expect from Binaural Beats |
| can be altered with sound waves. This is not | | | | There are several common physical effects that are |
| something to be worried about. We alter our | | | | felt by many people when they use these recordings. |
| consciousness daily with sounds... think of the effect | | | | These are: |
| that music has on us. However many of the brains | | | | - body feeling heavy |
| most powerful frequencies are under 20 Hz. Our ears | | | | - complete relaxation |
| do not respond to frequencies under 20 Hz. That is | | | | - extremely vivid visualizations |
| where the binaural beats come in. | | | | - separation of the conscious and subconscious mind |
| How do Binaural Beats Work? | | | | - release of anxiety and tension |
| So what happens when you listen to mp3 recordings | | | | - feeling of not being in the body |
| of binaural beats? First of all they work by | | | | Though each persons reaction may be different, I can |
| broadcasting two separate frequencies into each ear. | | | | tell you that I have experienced every single one of |
| So for example if you wanted to tune your brain to 6 | | | | the effects listed above. |
| Hz then you would play 200 Hz in your right ear and | | | | Final Thoughts on Binaural Beats |
| 205 Hz in your left ear. Your brain will automatically | | | | I have used them and had great results. Once I |
| compensate for the difference between the two | | | | understood how they were affecting my brain, I found |
| separate frequencies and produce a third tone that will | | | | it much easier to relax and just go with it. Hopefully this |
| be 5 Hz. It is actually that simple. Your brain frequency | | | | information will also help you to take the next step and |
| would then be lowered and tuned into the 5 Hz | | | | try the binaural beats. Not all recordings are created |
| operating stage. | | | | equal so it is important that you get them from a |
| How do We Experience Different States of | | | | trusted and reputable source. They are absolutely not |
| Consciousness> | | | | dangerous and can only benefit your state of being. If |
| It is one thing to understand how our brain will perceive | | | | nothing else, you will experience an awesome state of |
| different frequencies but how do these frequencies | | | | relaxation which can produce lots of great health |
| produce different states of consciousness? Once you | | | | benefits in itself. |
| have tried binaural beats you will realize that many of | | | | |