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What is Holosync® audio technology?
Holosync® is a sophisticated form of neuro-audio technology
allowing the listener to easily enter various desirable states, and
creating many desirable mental, emotional, and spiritual changes,
through entrainment of electrical patterns in the brain. This
creates a synchronization, or balance, between brain hemispheres,
enhancing mental/emotional health and mental functioning. In the
process, new neural connections are created between the right and
left brain hemispheres, leading to what is known as "whole brain
functioning."
In addition to states such as accelerated learning ability and
enhanced creativity, Holosync® can help a listener easily enter and
benefit from states of deep meditation, until now accessible only to
long-time meditators practicing many hours a day for many years.
Holosync® audio tones are delivered to the nervous system using a
low carrier frequency stimulus, masked by pleasant music and
environmental sounds, which drives the nervous system to
progressively higher levels of functioning. Through precise sound
patterning based on over twenty years of research, Holosync® creates
a "push" in the brain which causes the brain to reorganize at a
higher levels of awareness and functioning, in much the same way a
runner gives his or her body a physical stimulus to cause it to
reorganize at higher levels of physical ability.
Typically, listeners show impressive improvements in emotional
health, a whole range of mental abilities, self-awareness, ability
to meditate deeply, personal motivation, sense of spiritual
connection, and a number of other areas.
Holosync® is based on research done at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, the
Meninger Clinic, and a number of other research facilities, and is
currently used by over 20,000 people in 58 countries.
Are the recent reports of Holosync's ability to enhance longevity
and anti-aging properties true?
Yes. In 1998, Centerpointe was approached by Dr. Vincent
Giampapa, Director of the Longevity Institute International, and one
of the world¹s leading authorities on anti-aging. He provided
Centerpointe with some remarkable findings related to Holosync¹s
impact upon human physiology. Clinical evidence shows that Holosync
increases levels of DHEA and Melatonin in the listener. These two
bio-chemicals are now known to play a crucial role in protecting the
body against the effects of aging and environmental stressors. In
addition, Holosync has been proven to lower levels of cortisol in
the bloodstream. Cortisol is capable of reducing immune function and
putting the body at risk for a number of deadly conditions. This
body of research is relatively new, and while Holosync is receiving
an enormous amount of attention from scientists and lay-people alike
who are interested in anti-aging techniques, we expect more exciting
information to come to light as we continue our relationship with
Dr. Giampapa and the Longevity Institute.
We will keep all our Participants updated as new information becomes
available.
Do I need any special audio equipment to use Holosync?
Any stereo headphones and tape player will work fine. Of course
the better the quality of equipment, the better the sound quality.
Overall, equipment quality will not hinder the effectiveness of the
Holosync technology, so it's not necessary to spend a lot of money
on audio gear. In some of the deeper levels of the program you may
want to upgrade to equipment that can handle the lower carrier
frequencies we use, but in the beginning any stereo tape player,
including walkman-types, will work. As you progress in the program,
we will notify you when you get to a level where better equipment is
necessary.
Do I NEED to use headphones with these tapes?
Yes. The Holosync® technology is a stereo effect in which we
place certain frequencies in each ear, targeting certain parts of
the brain. Stereo because the sound will bleed from channel to
channel. Always use stereo headphones for ANY Centerpointe
soundtrack unless we SPECIFICALLY tell you that it is not required.
We do sell several grades of good-quality Sony headphones for below
retail prices. for more information, call our offices: 800-945-2741.
Is Centerpointe affiliated with any religious or political
organization?
Centerpointe is not affiliated with any religious or political
organization, nor is there any philosophy or belief system you must
adopt to use our program (other than that it is possible to be
happier and more highly functioning). There is also no poison kool-
aid, no guru, we¹re not stockpiling arms and ammunition, and we're
not waiting for any comet to appear. We're an independent, for-
profit, company dedicated to providing people around the world with
a very powerful personal growth program and the support and
information necessary to get the most benefit from it.
Does the Centerpointe program replace conventional meditative
practices?
The End® program takes the listener to the brain wave patterns
of deep meditation in a way that creates for the listener an
accelerated meditation practice similar to that achieved by
practicing many hours each day for many years. Participants
experience the same classic developmental and evolutionary mileposts
as in a traditional meditation practice, but in an accelerated time-
frame. Many traditional meditators are at first unwilling to believe
this but after working with the program for a short time, they are
very often quite amazed how their meditations will be deeper, richer
and more fulfilling.
Can the Holosync® technology help me become smarter?
Holosync® has been known to enhance mental functioning on a
number of levels. It's ability to increase synchronous neuro-
electrical activity between the two hemispheres of the brain, and
it's ability to drive the nervous system to higher levels of
functioning over time, naturally brings with it the potential for
some rather remarkable improvements in cognitive functioning.
Learning ability, creativity, problem solving ability, focus and
concentration, memory, and intuition are among the areas typically
showing improvement.
Is the Holosync® technology totally safe?
Holosync®, while considered highly powerful, is totally safe
when used properly. Holosync® has been used for almost a decade (and
in more rudimentary forms for another 15 years before that), by
thousands of people around the world, and no one has ever reported
any harm whatsoever as a result of using it. We are taking you into
naturally occurring brain wave patterns you enter everyday during
each 24-hour period.
As part of the healing process stimulated by Holosync®, you may
experience some emotional upheaval from time to time. We have found
that this upheaval is generally of no greater consequence than
whatever amount of upheaval you may be already creating in your
life. Since the end result is a dramatic lessening of conflict and
upheaval in one's life, the small amount of upheaval you may
experience is well worth it.
At the same time, our belief is that it is not necessary to suffer
any upheaval while participating in the program. To this end, we
provide experienced guidance through Follow-Up Support letters, a
Telephone Hotline, periodic Special Reports, and a bi-weekly email
newsletter. If you follow the directions and take to heart the
suggestions in the support materials, your use of Holosync® should
be smooth and easy.
Can I listen to the tapes while I do other things?
You should listen to the soundtracks exactly as described in
the Program Instructions, which is sitting down, eyes closed. Other
use is less effective. If you wish to have a second listening
session on a given day, you could then listen while doing some other
task, but always do at least one session exactly as the directions
indicate. Since the soundtracks put you in an altered state, never
listen while driving or operating equipment.
How much time do I have to spend listening?
In the enclosed Program Instructions we tell you the optimum
way to use this tool. You, then, adjust your use to fit your
lifestyle. We suggest listening one hour each day, but many people
use it more because it is so pleasurable and so self-reinforcing and
they feel so good when they are finished that they want to do it
more. And, there are some people who say they don't have enough time
and they do it less. These people, of course, progress more slowly
than those who do it more regularly.
What happens if I miss a day, or if I cannot use the tapes for
several days?
It is best to use the program every day, but sometimes life
does not work out in such a way that this is possible. Missing a day
is okay, and you should adjust your use of the program to fit your
life-style. Every day is best, but if you can only do five times a
week, or every other day, that is fine.
Can I listen to the tapes all night?
No. Listening for extended time periods can give the brain too
much input and bring too much unresolved unconscious material to the
surface, just like too much exercise can be harmful to the body.
Listening all night, or even for several hours, can often create a
state of severe overwhelm. Again, it is best to follow the
instructions closely.
Does it matter if I fall asleep while listening?
No, in fact, it is very common in the beginning to nod out
while listening. We are taking you into a delta brain wave pattern,
that of sleep, and your brain is also making a lot of very relaxing
neurochemicals, including endorphins. The combination can make you
fall asleep. As the brain reorganizes you will gain the ability to
remain alert throughout. So
falling asleep is really one of many signs that the brain is really
being pushed. Whether you are awake or asleep, though, the Holosync®
technology is affecting the brain and falling asleep will not
diminish effectiveness.
If I don't have a lot of unconscious material coming up, does that
mean it's not working?
No. There are literally hundreds of possible ways the nervous
system can respond to the stimulus we are giving it. Some people
have no upheaval at all, some have a small amount, some have a lot.
Your response will be determined by the state of your nervous
system, the contents of your unconscious mind, and your own personal
predisposition to resist or not resist whatever changes are
happening in the brain. Just realize that whatever experience you
are having, it is the exact experience your brain needed to create
at that moment to make the changes it is making.
If I am distracted by sounds, by my body, or by my thoughts or
feelings, will it alter the effectiveness of the tapes?
No. Don't worry about your responses or the state you seem to
be in while listening. Just let whatever happens happen. It does not
matter if you attain any particular state, or if your mind is quiet.
The brain is creating various experiences as it responds to the
stimulus we are giving it, and they are all exactly what needed to
happen at any given time. There are experiences we like better than
others, but there is no "wrong" experiences.
What is the best time of day to listen?
That is up to you. Some people like to listen in the morning
just after getting up. Others like to listen right after work to
revive themselves after a hard day. Others like to listen later in
the evening, before bed. It is good, though, to have a set time of
day so your listening session becomes a habit, like brushing your
teeth.
Can I listen lying down?
Sitting up, in a comfortable chair, is best. People have been
meditating in a sitting position for thousands of years because the
energy travels more easily through the body in that position. If you
have back problems or some other condition that prevents you from
sitting up, you may lie down.
I'm really pressed for time. Can I listen as I fall asleep at night?
Again, sitting up is best, but lying down, and/or listening as
you fall asleep at night is better than not listening at all. A
better solution for people who absolutely do not have time to do the
regular hour a day session, is to wake up one hour early, put on the
headphones while still lying in bed, listen to The Dive, change the
tape to Immersion and listen for another half hour, then get up. You
will feel better than if you had slept that last hour.
Are there any subliminal messages on the Awakening Prologue
soundtracks?
No. All of the effects are due to the interaction of the
Holosync® sound technology, which carries no actual "information",
with your nervous system. In the custom made levels we add silent
affirmations that are chosen by you and recorded in your own voice,
but even then, the driving force of the program is the Holosync®
sound technology and the effect it has on the brain of pushing it to
reorganize at higher, more effective levels of functioning.
I have hearing loss. Will the tapes work on me?
As long as you have some hearing, they will work. And, you do
not need to have equal hearing in each ear. Any hearing in one ear
will be enough. People have even reported results when the hearing
was entirely by bone conduction.
How long before I experience results?
Everyone is different. Some people call after one or two days
to tell us of dramatic shifts they have experienced, but for most
people things happen more gradually. This is not a "thirty-day
miracle" like many tapes and programs claim to be. Asking "when will
the results show up" is kind of like asking your running coach "when
will I show results from my daily running?" Actually, the Holosync®
sound technology will begin to create change the first time you use
it, but you may not notice the changes for a few weeks or even a few
months. It is, though, impossible to expose yourself to this
stimulus on an on-going basis without dramatic positive changes
happening, anymore than it would be possible to jog everyday without
your body changing. So be patient. Deeply rooted conditions can take
time to work through, but if you persist, they will change.
What about deeper levels of the program?
How do you go to the deeper levels?
How many levels are there?
A simple way to describe the dynamics of using The End® program
would be to say that we are giving the nervous system a stimulus of
a very precise nature that it cannot handle the way it is currently
structured. The brain responds by creating a new structure that can
handle the Holosync® input stimulus, in much the same way a runner
gives his body a physical stimulus beyond its ability to handle,
pushing the body to create a new physical structure that can handle
the physical stimulus, which we call getting in shape.
While you are listening to the Holosync® soundtracks used in the
program, your brain is creating new neural pathways between the left
and right hemispheres. After approximately four months of practice
with Awakening Prologue, the initial level of the program, the brain
will have completed its creation of the new neural structure needed
to handle the stimulus it's been receiving. (It is the creation of
this new structure that is responsible for the positive changes in
mental abilities, emotional health, stress level, and self-awareness
people experience in the program.)
Just as a runner running a mile each day for several months reaches
the point where running that mile will no longer push him into
better condition, the Holosync® stimulus from Awakening Prologue
will no longer push the nervous system to further changes once the
brain has created the structure necessary to handle the input it is
receiving.
If, at that point, you find yourself saying, "Wow! This is amazing,
and I want to continue this process," you can choose to move to the
second level of the program, Awakening Level 1. In Awakening Level 1
we lower the carrier frequency used to create the alpha, theta, and
delta brain wave patterns, making the Holosync® stimulus more
powerful. This creates still deeper meditation, new positive
changes, and new improvements in mental and emotional health. (For a
more complete description of the importance of carrier frequency,
see the article "How the Holosync® technology Works" in the articles
section of this site.)
Then, after approximately six months in Awakening Level 1 (during
which the brain is once again pushed to create a new and more highly
functioning system), the brain once again comes to the point where
all the changes needed to handle this increased Holosync® stimulus
have been created in the brain. At this point, if you again feel you
want to continue, you would now be ready for Awakening Level 2.
After the initial level (Awakening Prologue) there are twelve
additional levels in The End® program: Awakening Levels 1,2,3 & 4;
Purification Levels 1,2,3 & 4; and Flowering Levels 1,2,3 & 4.
Through lower, more powerful carrier frequencies, each new level is
more powerful than the last, taking you to deeper levels of
meditation and greater positive change.
In addition to the progressively lower carrier frequencies used,
each of the 12 additional levels is custom made, with the addition
of personal affirmations, chosen by you and recorded in your own
voice. The affirmations are silently encoded onto the soundtracks
using a new patented technology called Silent Subliminal, created
by Lowery Associates Laboratories of Norcross, Georgia.
Finally, each custom soundtrack is recorded using a new 3D recording
technology called Virtual Audio, placing the sound all around you
rather than inside your head as with traditional stereo recordings.
Virtual Audio is something that must be heard to be believed.
We send new participants complete information about the Lowery
Silent Subliminal technology and Virtual Audio once they begin the
program, along with a free sample of each.
Here's what you get with each deeper level: 6 custom-made
soundtracks, all recorded with your own personal affirmations
recorded in your own voice, and all recorded using the Virtual Audio
3D recording process. These 6 soundtracks include The Dive, taking
you over a 30 minute period from an alpha brain wave pattern, down
through a theta brain wave pattern, and into a delta brain wave
pattern. The Dive is followed by Immersion, which continues to hold
you in a delta brainwave pattern for an additional 30 minutes. After
several weeks, the Immersion soundtrack is replaced first by
Immersion 1.5, taking you deeper into delta, then several weeks
later by Immersion 0.5, taking you deeper still, and finally by
Immersion 0.3, taking you as deep as we have found it is possible to
go. finally, the sixth and last soundtrack is called Floating, and
is designed to be listened to during your sleep time. All
soundtracks contain your own personal affirmations.
You will also receive continuing access to the Support Hotline, any
Special Reports we create, and a copy of Centerpointe Director Bill
Harris's book The Management of Evolutionary Change, which expands
on the information in the Follow Up Support letters received during
Awakening Prologue, and acts as a reference book for the remainder
of the program.
Cost for the deeper custom-made levels varies, but is generally less
than $300 per level. From time to time we make special offers where
for a short while the price can be significantly lower, and there is
also a way to purchase all deeper levels in advance for a very
substantial discount. We send each participant information about
this option once they have joined the program.
Over the years we have found it is very easy for people considering
joining the program to get sidetracked about the deeper levels of
the program. If you are just beginning The End® program, we suggest
you focus on your Awakening Prologue soundtracks. Once you have
finished your time with Awakening Prologue, you¹ll be in a better
position to evaluate the value of going on to the deeper levels of
the program. Awakening Prologue, however, is a complete, stand-alone
package and you are under no obligation to continue to deeper levels
unless you are convinced the positive changes you are experiencing
are well worth the investment.
How do these tapes differ from the Monroe Institute program?
The two technologies are cousins, but there are many differences
between what we are doing and what the Monroe Institute does. Robert
Monroe, who passed away recently, was a real pioneer in this field,
but he went off in a certain direction with this type of technology
that, in my opinion, limited his vision of what was possible with
this technology.
Centerpointe Director Bill Harris has written a Special Report that
discusses this and outlines what is probably the major difference
between the two approaches. It is called "How the Holosync®
Technology Works" and can be found on our web site in the articles
section. You can read it by clicking here-->
http://www.centerpointe.com/product/holosync/index.cfm
Monroe was mostly interested in finding combinations of frequencies
that created groovy altered state experiences, and while we also
love many of the altered state experiences that can happen when
using this type of technology, we find them to be secondary (by far)
to the real world improvements in mental abilities, emotional
health, self-awareness, and over-all well-being. When these
experiences happen, we enjoy them, but we don't see them as being
the goal.
We see Holosync® technology as giving the nervous system a stimulus
it cannot handle without reorganizing itself at a higher, more
functional level of organization. When you read the above Special
Report you'll see why this different way of looking at the
technology is so important, and how it led Bill Harris to some very
significant discoveries that Monroe missed.
There are also differences in the way we engineer the technology and
the degree of accuracy of the technology the way we do it.
We also custom make the soundtracks after the initial level, adding
silent affirmations chosen by you and recorded in your own voice,
using a patented new technology developed for the US Government and
only recently de-classified. Plus, we record these custom made
levels in a new form of 3D Audio that is absolutely amazing.
Also, the information, follow-up, support, and education we offer
program participants is not available anywhere else. Ours is a very
complete program that really allows you to get the most from the
technology.
We have many ex-Monroe people in our program, and they all tell us
what we have is light years beyond what the Monroe Institute is
doing. Once you experience it for yourself I think you'll agree, too.
I don't intend any of this to be a put-down of the Monroe Institute,
whose tapes are very good.Bob Monroe was a pioneer in this field and
we all owe him a lot. We just believe we've taken things to a whole
new level.
What are low carrier frequencies and why does Holosync use them?
While there are many tapes which use brainwave entrainment
stimulus, The End program is unique in that it uses low carrier
frequencies to stimulate growth. The carrier frequencies are the
pair of tones used to generate the third tone. Generally speaking,
the lower the carrier freqencies, the greater the fluctuations
created in the brain. These fluctuations, over time, can create
major upward shifts in personal development.
Most people who produce entrainment tapes are concerned with "what
brainwave pattern are you in." We are also concerned with what's
happening while you're in that deep brainwave pattern. If you're
using low carrier frequencies, as with Holosync, what's happening is
that your nervous system is being driven to progressively higher
levels of functioning. We think this is a vast improvement on
conventional entrainment tapes since you're not limited to whatever
the momentary experience that comes from listening to a tape, but
can experience improvements in mental performance and emotional
health as you continue to work with the technology.
Here's an example of how lower carrier frequencies are used in
brainwave growth. In the example given eariler, we saw an alpha
state created with the following carrier frequencies:
230 Hz
240 Hz
This pair of carrier frequencies give us a 10 Hz alpha brainwave
pattern. But how could we make this 10 Hz alpha state stronger? The
answer is by lowering the pair of carrier frequencies:
190 Hz
180 HZ
Or even lower...
92 Hz
82 Hz
As long as the difference between the two carriers is 10, we still
have a 10 Hz alpha state. But by using these lower carriers we have
created a stronger version of that alpha state; a version which
saturates the nervous system with stimulus which, in turn, produces
improved functioning. This process, loosely called "neural driving"
is the key to the Centerpointe program. Through this unique ability
to drive your nervous system to higher levels of functioning, it's
possible to experience a wide range of significant enhancements to
mental and emotional health.
Each time a participant in The End program moves from one deeper
level to the next, we lower the carrier frequencies, making that
level stronger than the last. This unique feature of The End program
makes it possible to continue experiencing powerful core-level
changes through years of use.
If you're working with neuro-audio technologies that don't drive
your nervous system, you will be amazed at what working with
Holosync can do for you.
Please explain the four main brainwave patterns to which you often
refer.
The human brain operates neuro-electrically. Brain activity
appears as a series of micro-voltage firings between neurons (brain
cells), or more precisely, through networks of neurons. With the use
of an electroencephalograph machine (EEG) these firings or pulses
can be detected and measured. These neuro-electrical impulses are
categorized in terms of a frequency range of four major brainwave
patterns (Hz = Hertz = cycles/pulses per second):
Beta (13-30+Hz) Beta is the state of normal, wakeful consciousness.
As we are working, driving, talking, etc., we are likely in Beta. On
the higher extremes, Beta is sometimes associated with anxiety,
panic or stress.
Alpha (8-12.9 Hz) Alpha is a state of light relaxation. Not a sleep
state, but usually reflective of a calm, focused mind. Alpha is
sometimes called the "superlearning state" because the brain seems
to be more receptive and open to new information. Alpha is also
considered ideal for creative brain storming. Most meditation occurs
in this state.
Theta (4-7.9 Hz) Theta is a state of deep relaxation. Sometimes a
sleep state, sometimes not, theta reflects a state of dreamlike
awareness. Dreams and a deep, meditative state of consciousness are
common characteristics of theta.
Delta (0.1-3.9 Hz) Delta, the deepest of the brainwave patterns, is
a state of deep sleep, or trance-like consciousness. Maintaining
awareness into delta can result in opening access to the unconscious
portion of our consciousness.
In the course of an average day, most of us spend some amount of
time in all of these states of consciousness.
As you go from the higher frequency beta pattern, down through
alpha, through theta, and into delta, the electrical fluctuations in
the brain increase. Coupled with the creation of these increased
fluctuations in such a way that they occur in a synchronous manner
throughout the brain (as happens with Holosync®), the brain is
pushed to create new neural pathways, changing patterns of
perception and information transfer in the brain, thereby creating
new ways of experiencing yourself and your world.
This same process happens in traditional meditation, which creates
the same electric fluctuations through a process of focusing,
whether on a mantra, the breath, a prayer, or some other point of
focus. However, with traditional methods, even after twenty or more
years of practice, it is only possible to create fluctuations in the
alpha and theta range. This is one of the reasons for the tremendous
acceleration Centerpointe program participants experience through
their use of Holosync® soundtracks for meditation.
A Very, Very Brief History of Brainwave Entrainment
Several scientists had noticed the effect of pulsating light
and sound stimuli on brainwave patterns as early as 1910. But it
wasn't until the early 1970's that neuroscientists confirmed that
with the use of sound it is possible to stimulate the brain to move
to or through any of the four main brainwave states.
In 1973, Dr. Gerald Oster of Mt. Sinai Medical Center published a
paper called "Auditory Beats in the Brain" identifying a
characteristic of the brain in which the brain would resonate to the
frequency difference between two tones presented to opposite ears.
Because the hemispheres are not entirely separate, but connected,
they actually respond to these two tones by producing a third tone
representing the difference between the two original tones. Here's
an example:
Tone of 230 Hz played to right ear
Tone of 240 Hz played to left ear
Difference = 10 Hz. (Alpha State)
So by using the above two tones a calm alpha brainwave state can be
created for the listener.
How long should I listen to my Holosync program tapes each day?
We suggest listening one hour per day, although many people use
listen more than that because they find the state created so
pleasurable. There are also those people who do it less due to time
constraints; they will progress a little more slowly. Each
individual should adjust their daily use to fit their lifestyle. We
often receive feedback from participants that this is the first
meditation discipline they have been able to practice regularly.
Because the experience is so pleasant, people look forward to doing
it each day.
FAQ For Current Participants in The End Program
What's the best posture for listening to the Holosync® tapes? (Can I
listen while lying down?)
The best posture for use with your Holosync® tapes is a sitting
position, based on centuries of experience and experimentation in
meditation. Unless you have back trouble, or some other medical
condition making it difficult to remain in an upright position, you
should sit up for optimum benefit. Unless you are comfortable in a
more traditional meditative posture, such as a lotus position, feel
free to sit in a comfortable chair, or on the floor. You don't need
to force yourself into a difficult physical posture to enjoy the
tapes. Simply sitting will yield excellent results.
What is the best time of day to listen to my Holosync program tapes?
It doesn¹t matter when you listen to your Holosync soundtracks,
although it's best to develop a routine and be as consistent as you
can. Most people regularly listen either in the morning or early
evening hours, although there really isn't a time that's best for
all listeners. Experiment and find out what works best for you.
Can I listen to the tapes all night long?
No. Listening for extended periods can give the brain too much
input and bring too much unresolved mental and emotional material to
the surface. Just as too much exercise can be harmful to the body,
too much stimulus to the brain can create overwhelm. The ONLY tape
we suggest listening too all night is Floating, which is part of
each custom level of the program.
How long should I listen to my Holosync program tapes each day?
We suggest listening one hour per day, although many people use
listen more than that because they find the state created so
pleasurable. There are also those people who do it less due to time
constraints; they will progress a little more slowly. Each
individual should adjust their daily use to fit their lifestyle. See
the Program Instructions for more detailed instructions.
How much is too much?
How long can I listen to my Holosync tapes each day?
While there's no permanent damage that can be done by over-
using Holosync®, it's generally best not to listen for more than
three or four hours per day. If you find that you become restless
during your sleep time, you feel mentally "spacey," if you become
overly emotional, it may be a sign you are over-using your tapes.
Simply reduce the amount of time spent listening or take a break for
a day or two and the symptoms will disappear. For more info, call
the hotline 503-672-7117 or see the Follow Up Support letters.
What if I fall asleep while listening?
Falling asleep is a common experience, especially for people
just beginning a new level. Falling asleep will not interfere with
the basic function of Holosync: to drive the nervous system to
higher levels of functioning. Normally, falling asleep is a sign
that your nervous system has not yet fully acclimated to the
stimulus from your tapes. With time, you will adjust and be less
likely to doze off. Note that you are far less likely to fall asleep
when in the recommended sitting position.
It is true that in traditional meditation falling asleep is a no-no,
because if you are asleep you cannot practice your technique and
therefore are not meditating. However, with Holosync®, traditional
focusing is not necessary because Holosync® does the work for you.
This bothers those who think all progress should involve some kind
of pain or supreme effort, but what can we say?
What do I do about the mind chatter?
Mind chatter is the sometimes bothersome mental "talk" that
floods the awareness of the meditator. Although advanced meditators
don't experience as much mind chatter as less experienced
meditators, anyone at anytime is subject to having a busy mind
dominate their attempts to relax into a peaceful state of mind. We
usually suggest a simple "witnessing" approach; observe the thoughts
as they arise, but don't emotionally attach to them. Allow the
thoughts to surface, and allow them to move on. Thoughts in
meditation represent stresses in the nervous system bubbling to the
surface, taking the form of random thoughts as they break the
surface of the conscious mind.
Actually, mind chatter is no big deal, especially when meditating
with Holosync®. In traditional meditation, if you let your thoughts
carry you away you are no longer focusing and therefore no longer
meditating. For this reason, traditional techniques tell you to
immediately go back to your point of focus as soon as you notice you
have been distracted by your thoughts (or anything else, for that
matter). With Holosync®, the technology will keep the brain in the
proper state and push it to change whether you become lost in your
thoughts or not.
What if I feel mentally or emotionally overwhelmed?
Overwhelm is a reaction some people have to the experience of
flushing out unresolved mental and emotional material. It arises
from subconscious levels of resistance to the process of releasing
that material. For most people, overwhelm plays a minor role in
their development; it's a temporary experience, and usually
dissipates as you continue to use your tapes. Sometimes the
overwhelm itself can reveal helpful information regarding the
changes happening on the subconscious level. If you feel
overwhelmed, please contact our telephone hotline (503-672-7117) and
we¹ll discuss your experiences.
Can children use this technology?
We typically don't recommend Holosync® for children under 13
years. Up until that age the nervous system is still in the
developmental stage. While there's no known harm associated with
Holosync®, we still suggest caution when it comes to children. There
have been parents of children with various kinds of learning or
developmental disabilities who have elected to use Holosync® with
their children. Often, the parents report various levels of
improvement in functioning through Holosync. In these instances
we've suggested monitoring the children carefully.
Are there any special settings on my tape deck I should use?
What about Dolby?
Dolby is a noise reduction system which is capable of filtering
out the extraneous highs and lows of the audio spectrum through a
kind of "phase shifting" process. While fine to use on most other
audio formats, Dolby can reduce the effectiveness of Holosync by
trimming off some of the low end audio spectrum (where Holosync
resides). If you have a Dolby function on your cassette deck, turn
it off for best results. If you don't have the Dolby function, your
cassette deck will automatically play tapes without Dolby. All other
eq settings (volume, bass, treble, etc.) are a matter of personal
preference and can be adjusted according to your own tastes.
Can I listen to the tapes while doing other things?
What tapes can I use while doing other things?
For best results always use the soundtracks as per the
instructions, which indicate listening with eyes closed in a sitting
position, as in a mediation. If you want to listen a second time
while doing something else, that is okay, but always do your regular
session as the instruction indicate. Listening while engaged in
other activities will not yield the same results as following the
directions. Since the soundtracks create an altered state, NEVER
listen while driving.
There is a tape called "Quietude" which can be used in a
superlearning format, for extended listening periods, while reading,
working on the computer, etc. Except for the custom
tape, "Floating," "Quietude" is the only tape that can be listened
to while doing other things.
Do I need to experience emotional upheaval or overwhelm in order for
this to work?
Upheaval and overwhelm and are broadly define terms used to
describe the experience of negative emotional/mental surfacing and
flushing out from the subconscious. While may people experience some
amount of upheaval as they go through the program, it would be a
mistake to think that you need to experience upheaval in order to
progress and grow, or that it is a sign that "it¹s working."
These experiences are sometimes by-products of growth, the same way
that losing weight is, for some people, part of what has to happen
for them to get into shape physically. Many people mistakenly assume
they aren¹t progressing unless they¹re in the midst of intense
catharsis. The truth is, your nervous system will create whatever
experience is ultimately necessary for it to reorganize at a higher
level of functioning. Don¹t resist the process of releasing that
mental and emotional material, but don¹t go looking for upheaval
either.
The best rule to follow is to let whatever happens be okay. We are
giving your nervous system a stimulus pushing you to grow and
change. Whatever response you have is what needed to happen at that
time. The only "mistake" you can make is to resist what is
happening. In fact, all discomfort experienced in the program is a
result of resistance. If you were able to be totally non-resistance,
the journey would be totally smooth. The whole purpose of the
support materials is to teach you a way of at least coming close to
create a non-resistant experience.
Can I listen to Immersion by itself, without listening to The Dive?
Without the Dive, Immersion is generally ineffective. The Dive
is a descent tape, ramping your brainwaves down to a Delta state of
consciousness in about 24 minutes. This is a very rapid descent.
Immersion picks up where the Dive leaves off, at Delta. Without the
Dive, you will not be able to attain the state of consciousness
necessary for Immersion to work effectively. Many times people will
go to an overtone of the brain wave pattern ordinarily created by
Immersion rather than the deep state intended.
Which of my tapes use silent affirmations?
Why use silent affirmations?
Each tape from the Silent Subliminal series (Perfect Health,
Attracting Love, Making Change Easy, etc.) uses subliminal
affirmations. The affirmations are clearly listed on the inside of
each cassette case. Your custom program tapes (not counting
Awakening Prologue) include all (and only) your custom affirmations
as you originally recorded them, encoded in Lowery's patented Silent
Subliminal format. Aside from your custom tapes (which have your
name printed on them), any other tapes that use affirmations will
clearly say so on the packaging.
While there is on-going debate about the efficacy of subliminal
affirmations, we feel that they can indeed be effective, especially
when combined with a powerful neural driver such Holosync. Every
day, your subconscious is subjected to millions of bits of
information essentially filtered-out by the conscious mind. With
subliminal technology it is possible to take advantage of the highly
sensitive subconscious by intentionally choosing content that can
improve mental and emotional health over time. The Silent Subliminal
technique was specifically chosen for use in The End program because
of its proven, unique way of transmitting the information directly
to the subconscious mind. Although we believe the Silent Subliminal
method to be the most effective method available today, the majority
of benefit related to powerful changes to your mental and emotional
health comes directly from the effects of Holosync itself. Together,
Holosync and Silent Subliminal comprise an extremely powerful team
of neuro-audio technologies.
How long before I notice something happening?
The answer to this question depends upon the individual more
than the technology itself. We understand the cause and effect
relationship between working with Holosync and improved mental and
emotional health, the same way we understand the cause and effect
relationship between exercise and improved physical health. But as
with exercise, it's difficult to establish a time frame within which
everyone will experience a particular level of "fitness". There are
many subjective, personal factors to take into account, and not all
of them are consciously evident. Normally, people go through an
acclimation period as they begin the program. During this time, many
things can be experienced, or very little at all may happen. Either
way, the real changes usually begin after this period which normally
lasts two to six weeks for most people. As the nervous system begins
to reorganize itself to handle the level of stimulus your tapes are
feeding it, various changes in mental and emotional health begin to
manifest. It is virtually impossible to expose yourself to this
stimulus on an on-going basis without positive changes happening,
just as it is impossible to jog everyday without your body changing.
So be patient. Deeply rooted conditions can take time to work
through, but they will change.
Why do you use rain/crystal bowls on the main program tapes?
Rain is an ideal sound for our soundtracks for several reasons.
It does an excellent job of masking the sound of Holosync. It also
creates what is called an "aural ganzfeld" which is a non-
patterned "pink noise" that your brain eventually learns to "tune-
out." The crystal bowls are used to enhance your enjoyment of The
Dive. These bowls are used in some traditional meditative forms as a
means of occupying the conscious mind, allowing the brain to drop
into a deep state of consciousness with less "effort." The bowls are
gently struck with wooden mallets and sometimes turned to create the
various resonating tones you hear on the Dive. No bowls are used on
Immersion to allow you to maintain that deep delta brainwave state
without any sounds other than the rainfall.
What if I don¹t feel like I'm going deep?
You actually cannot subjectively tell if you are "deep" or not.
Sometimes deep means a certain trance-like altered-state experience,
and sometimes it means your mind is going a million miles an hour as
stresses deep in the nervous system are triggered and brought to the
surface, taking the form of random thoughts as they break the
surface of the conscious mind.
Brain wave EEG studies have shown that the subjective experience
of "deep" does not necessarily correspond with deeper brain wave
patterns.
The best policy is to realize that the Holosync® stimulus will do
whatever it needs to do, and the responses you create along the way
are immaterial to the long-term results. There is no way you can
stimulate your brain with Holosync® and not get results, any more
than you can exercise without getting results. When the stimulus,
whether Holosync® or exercise, is applied, the results will happen.
You wouldn't think your exercise wasn't working if you weren't
having a certain experience while exercising, and you shouldn't fall
into the trap of thinking you need to be having a certain experience
while listening to Holosync®
While we like certain altered state experiences that can happen
while listening to Holosync®, just let whatever happens be okay and
adopt the position of being the watcher of whatever happens.
Can I make copies of my tapes or CDs?
Besides being in violation of copyright laws, copying your
tapes will reduce their effectiveness. When you make a copy, some of
the "high end" and "low end" are lost in the recording process. A
third generation tape will have a lower quality than a second
generation, and so on. This is important because Holosync resides at
the low end of the audio spectrum, and the Silent Subliminal
affirmations reside at the high end. So if you lose sound from
either end of the spectrum, you are likely to lose some of the
effect from your tapes. If you need additional tapes, or if one of
your tapes breaks down or is defective, contact our offices, 800-945-
2741.
What if I have a defective tape or CD?
If you suspect that one of your tapes or CD's is defective,
please contact us immediately so we can arrange for a replacement.
Has anyone else had any experience with using L&S with the
tapes? There are some things you should be aware of when it
comes to using L/S with your Holosync tapes. Most important is that
it's usually unwise to use two different entrainment stimuli at the
same time. When you combine entrainment stimuli, there is a very
strong chance that each of the stimuli will cancel each other out.
It¹s kind of like watching two different TV shows at the same time
on the same screen. Even if you have a L/S machine that syncs up
with an external sound source, remember that the L/S stimulus will
be generated from the loudest sounds on the external source. In the
case of the Holosync tapes, the loudest sound is the environmental
sounds, not Holosync. Using both at the same time will likely give
you an interesting experience, but the basic benefits associated
with each one will be limited in the long run.
Also, remember that Holosync uses low carrier frequency stimulus,
while L/S is relatively limited in terms of how low the carriers
will actually go. The basic reason (without making this into a long,
long story), is this:
Both light and sound exist along a spectrum. With light, there is a
relatively narrow band of visible light. If you try to lower the
carrier frequency along the light spectrum, you quickly end up
beneath the range of visible light. So with light and sound, you
can't lower the carriers much without dropping into infrared (or
some other form of invisible light). If you can't see the light, you
can't entrain to it. However, with sound you have a much wider range
(relatively speaking) in which you can "play with" carriers. You can
therefore achieve much more intensive entrainment stimuli with sound
than with light (although light is often a faster means of
entrainment). The basic moral of this story is that while L/S
machines are excellent entrainment devices, they can't offer the
same kind of neural-driving feature Holosync can.
One of the on-going issues in the L/S community has to do with the
fact that it¹s possible to become immune to the long-term effects of
L/S, especially if you use one session all the time. This was always
a frustration for me when I was selling them. I would get calls from
people about six months after buying a L/S machine saying, "Hey, my
machine doesn¹t have any effect anymore, it¹s not working." It
wasn¹t until I more thoroughly understood how the brain reacts to
prolonged exposure to L/S that it made sense to me that these people
were simply "outgrowing" their sessions. Later, we learned that this
problem could be remedied by continuously increasing the level of
stimulus (by lowering the carrier frequencies) which, in turn,
continues to push the nervous system to higher levels of
functioning.
We tend to see L/S devices as being best for basic relaxation
and "neural recreation" whereas Holosync tapes are more ³hard-core²
personal growth tools. In the long term, you'll get the greatest
benefit by using them separately.
Does changing the Dive to Immersion tape disturb the meditative
process, and if so why not produce a 120 min tape with the Dive and
Immersion back to back to avoid disturbance?
Changing the tapes won't disturb the session. Changing the tape
is a bit like jogging in place at a stoplight while you wait for it
to change ‹ a little inconvenient, but it won't keep you from
getting the benefits of the running. Still, it's best if you don't
have to get up and walk across the room to change the tape, so try
to set up your equipment so that it won't take more than just a few
seconds to change from Dive to Immersion.
A 120 minute tape is too long for most battery powered units to play
reliably. In fact, most tape manufacturers have stopped making 120
minute tapes for that reason.
If we put The Dive and Immersion on one 120 minute tape, or back-to-
back on opposite sides of the same tape, it would be impossible to
listen to just the Dive (which we ask you to do for the first 14
days and some people do because on some days they run out of time)
without re-winding.
But more important, many people listen to The Dive followed by an
hour (or even an hour and a half) of Immersion. This would be
impossible to do without rewinding in the middle of a meditation
session if the two were on the same tape.
I liken changing the tapes to a runner jogging in place while
waiting for a light to change -- a bit annoying, but not really
affecting the ability to get in shape.
I am able to change the tape in about ten seconds without even
opening my eyes, and then I'm off an running again (or off and
meditating again). Some people use the dual decks, where they play
side 2 of The Dive on deck one, at which point to deck changes to
the other side and plays Immersion. It works great.
--- In realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "reinar2020 <reinar2020@xxxx>"
<reinar2020@xxxx> wrote:
> Guys,
> If you want non talking ...tapes
> for anywhere ...even the car...there is spectrum suite by steven
> halpern
> This one was tested at stanford and really works.
>
> Now if you are willing to put out the big bucks for
> the cutting edge www.centerpointe.com has tapes tha produce theata
> waves. ...Very Pricy......Do not even think about doing these in
> your car.
>
> Both have mastered the use of sound to get results.
>
> R
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jim Thompson" <jlmt@xxxx>
wrote:
> > Hi Merlin,
> > The Autogenic Stress reduction tape series by Ellen
Williams,
> I'd rate
> > about a 6.5 on a scale to 10. The Roosevelt set I'd rate a 9.
The
> Williams
> > series cost about $100 and is more 'generic' dealing with
stress.
> The R. B.
> > Roosevelt tape series is much more expensive( I bought my set
used
> for $175)
> > but also is highly specific dealing with just 'trader's
problems'
> and I've
> > found it much more helpful for me. When hearing R.B.'s voice,
> it's much
> > 'deeper' than you'd expect having seen her picture, but it is
very
> calming.
> > Neither series can be utilized while doing anything else which
> takes away
> > the advantage of 'listening while driving' which we all love to
> do. You have
> > to be able to regularly dedicate 'quiet time'. Both series are
> not a
> > 'course completed' or 'deadend' type thing unto themselves.
You
> need to be
> > consistent with them to maintain the benefits. As opposed to
the
> tape
> > sets, the book I mentioned, though not easily repeatable like
tape
> sets,
> > 'Trading in the Zone' by Mark Douglas is a 10. Hope this helps,
> Jim
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > Would you be willing to post your impressions of the Williams
and
> Roosevelt
> > tape sets you've purchased? What do you feel you got out of
them,
> were they
> > worth the money, do you still use them?
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