Observations from an Alpha Brainwave Environment

Observations from an Alpha Brainwave Environment

Enabling individuals to relax, yet remain mentally alert and focused are the primary reasons why light and sound machines have been so successful in learning and relaxation programs.

Most of the health care related learning relaxation programs we sponsor utilize

the Mindplace Kasina light and sound machine. Although the Kasina is not a medical tool, it has proven successful in enhancing the methods of and patient response to professional medical treatment. Research studies have shown that

therapy can be maximized when patients are in a less stressful brainwave state, thereby accelerating patient response to the treatment utilized.

Placing a Kasina unit in the corner of a reception room sounded like a good idea. By attaching two small computer speakers to the audio port of the Kasina and running the alpha relaxation program continuously, we believed the binaural beat audio tones, which were played at a very low volume (like

the "hum" of a flourescent light) would gently guide listeners into a more relaxed, focused state of mind. We wanted to see if this approach would help

patients experience less brain chatter and remain focused for their scheduled appointment.

Marian Thomas, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Parenting Institute, and her husband Bob, agreed to try the Kasina in their reception area (which is

approximately 10'X20'). The Parenting Institute is a private, non-profit, community based agency that provides counseling and education services in the areas of child abuse, child custody and family court.

 

We agreed that if the Kasina created a more relaxed environment in their reception room, it would probably work in any reception room. When you walk into the Parenting Institute, you will see the results of what has been happening throughout our inner-cities. Many have difficulty paying for services, many belong to gangs and many more are the victims of abuse and neglect. Obviously, there is a lot of energy in their reception room.

For the next few months Bob Thomas observed the actions of clients with and without the Kasina brainwave frequency generator running. What Bob saw when the Kasina was not on was a lot of movement, a lot of loud talking and

general discomfort. When the Kasina was running, the room was noticeably more quiet and clients were sitting around comfortably, with some clients reading while they waited (which Bob remarked as being rather unusual). What really caused Bob to realize the Kasina's potential was the result of the huge stuffed dog they have in their reception room. When the Kasina was off, that stuffed dog was thrashed. When the Kasina was on, that same stuffed dog was cuddled. 

 

Promoting relaxation in clients is what the director of a successful drug and alcohol treatment center in Kansas City observed. Their program is a treatment alternative to the traditional twelve step approach. The director found the Kasina to be an effective background substitute for the typical muzak

approach, making the clients feel at ease so they can get beyond the symptoms and move to the causative root incidents of their addictions.

Helping abused and neglected children, and individuals overcoming drug and alcohol addictions relax while waiting for counseling or treatment are strong indicators that listening to alpha relaxation brainwave entrainment programs can be a useful tool for creating the desired reception or meeting area environment. Both situations illustrate how the audio generation of

alpha frequencies can effect individuals in a positive manner.