As a warning this might be a tad long- sorry.
I have seen several posts, current and not so current that reference the use of cd's or binural beat frequencies.
Let me chime in, no pun intended, and mention what I have been using of late.
I have found a relativley inexpensive "hemisycn" type CD by Dr. Jeffery Thompson
These Cds contain various levels of theta,alpha delta waves inlaid in soothing music.
I started using these Cd's because I am at a great disadvantage for practicing OBE techniques. I work nights and by day I watch the kids so generally speaking I only get fours of sleep until the weekends. I don't really have the option to get a few hours of sleep and then wake up for 30-45min and then attempt a projection like so many have suggested.
The idea, from my perspective, was to train my brain to get used to more of these brainwaves so when fully rested, and I meditate without music, my brain is more accustomed to these wave patterns.
Since I have been using the cds I have found:
my trance state is super quick- almost no "relaxtion" exercise is needed.
Secondly, I have increased the frequency and intensity of what I would call "vibrations." For me they were a kind of humming in my arms and legs. Before using the CD's my "vibrations" where weak and mainly in my hands and feet.
Since using the CD's I can feels these vibes crawl up my arms and legs. At times (I'll explain when in just a seond) I even get a tingly sensation that is pulse-like in my face and head.
I took the CDs one step further and burned two tracks onto a disk that are supposed to "tune up" the chakras which also use binural beats . Immediately following the chakra tracks I copied some of the meditation music. THIS is when I get the best vibration response. _Tune up the Chakra and then proceed to the meditation. Also,when listening to simple notes that are supposed to be in tune with the chakras, I get vibration pulses that coincide with the notes on the Cd. In other words, when a note is heard on the Cd, I get an electric feeling wash over my body at the same time.
Now for the the only thing that I am unsure about. From time to time i reach what I believe to be a super deep trance state. The problem is it is so unbelievably uncomfortable, that after arousing my limbs and body, I usually just throw off the headphones and go to sleep giving up for the night.
I am not sure if it is really a deepening of the trance state or maybe some other feeling I am unfamiliar with. It happens about once a week.
Angus
I have seen several posts, current and not so current that reference the use of cd's or binural beat frequencies.
Let me chime in, no pun intended, and mention what I have been using of late.
I have found a relativley inexpensive "hemisycn" type CD by Dr. Jeffery Thompson
These Cds contain various levels of theta,alpha delta waves inlaid in soothing music.
I started using these Cd's because I am at a great disadvantage for practicing OBE techniques. I work nights and by day I watch the kids so generally speaking I only get fours of sleep until the weekends. I don't really have the option to get a few hours of sleep and then wake up for 30-45min and then attempt a projection like so many have suggested.
The idea, from my perspective, was to train my brain to get used to more of these brainwaves so when fully rested, and I meditate without music, my brain is more accustomed to these wave patterns.
Since I have been using the cds I have found:
my trance state is super quick- almost no "relaxtion" exercise is needed.
Secondly, I have increased the frequency and intensity of what I would call "vibrations." For me they were a kind of humming in my arms and legs. Before using the CD's my "vibrations" where weak and mainly in my hands and feet.
Since using the CD's I can feels these vibes crawl up my arms and legs. At times (I'll explain when in just a seond) I even get a tingly sensation that is pulse-like in my face and head.
I took the CDs one step further and burned two tracks onto a disk that are supposed to "tune up" the chakras which also use binural beats . Immediately following the chakra tracks I copied some of the meditation music. THIS is when I get the best vibration response. _Tune up the Chakra and then proceed to the meditation. Also,when listening to simple notes that are supposed to be in tune with the chakras, I get vibration pulses that coincide with the notes on the Cd. In other words, when a note is heard on the Cd, I get an electric feeling wash over my body at the same time.
Now for the the only thing that I am unsure about. From time to time i reach what I believe to be a super deep trance state. The problem is it is so unbelievably uncomfortable, that after arousing my limbs and body, I usually just throw off the headphones and go to sleep giving up for the night.
I am not sure if it is really a deepening of the trance state or maybe some other feeling I am unfamiliar with. It happens about once a week.
Angus