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The Scientific Breakthrough of Sound Therapy
with Brainwave Entrainment
All of us experience differenct states of
consciousness throughout our daily lives.
Some states are frequent – like ordinary
waking consciousness, sleep and dreaming –
while others are less frequent states such
as when we are particularly aware or extra creative. All of
these states exhibit a unique pattern of brainwaves that have
been mapped and measured over the years by many experts,
including Dr. Lee Bartel.
By understanding the variety of brainwaves that occur
during these different states, Dr. Bartel has been able to
develop sounds, music and techniques that cause your brain
to produce the state that you want to experience. Totally safe
and clinically proven, this work has helped millions of people
sleep better, relax easier and think more effectively.
One technique commonly used by Dr. Bartel is
“entrainment”. This naturally derived technique is the tendency
of our brainwaves to adjust to our sound environment so
they vibrate in harmony (for example, two pendulum clocks
mounted side by side on the same wall will gradually start
to swing at the same rate as they become “entrained”). The
principle is universal and found in chemistry, pharmacology,
biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, astronomy,
architecture and more.
Your Sound Oasis Vibroacoustic Therapy System incorporates
these effective techniques.
Delta Waves (0.5 - 4.0 Hz)
Delta waves are associated with the
deepest levels of physical relaxation.
Delta is the rhythm of dreamless sleep
and its presence usually corresponds with physical
rejuevenation and healing.
Theta Waves (4.0 - 7.0 Hz)
Theta waves reflect a state of mind
that is attuned to intense creativity,
visualization, imagination, and
subconscious problem solving in a non-sleep state and
emotional healing in the sleep state. Theta waves are
produced during deep meditation, dreaming
and daydreaming.
Alpha Waves (7.0 - 12.0 Hz)
Alpha waves indicate an alert state with
a quiet mind (e.g. a person who has completed a task and sits
down to rest is often in an Alpha state). In this state attention
may be focused outward for reflection or inward to achieve an
alert meditative state (e.g. pondering). Increased Alpha is often
present in the brainwaves of people who practice meditation,
yoga and tai chi.
Beta Waves (12.0 - 27.0 Hz)
Beta waves are associated with normal
waking states that we experience from day to day at work
and play. In beta states we are highly alert and focused – busy
computing, arranging, and organizing – making sense of
the external world. Beta is increased in moments of stress
or anxiety, enabling us to manage situations and solve
immediate problems.
