What Is Binaural Meditation? The Inside Scoop
There is a lot buzz going around about meditation audio and binaural beats, which leads to the question: What is binaural meditation?
First, you need to understand a little background. There is an interesting effect called binaural beats. Our brains will perceives a steady, rhythmic pulsing when we hear two audible sounds that have nearly, but not exactly, the same frequency. It has to do with the way the sound waves cancel each other out. Imagine multiple people jumping on a trampoline. Sometimes people will bounce higher because of the way the trampoline is moving. Other times, they will almost stop dead on the trampoline. The high bounces are like the beats and the dead stops are like the quiet parts.
H. W. Dove discovered the phenomena in the 1830s. He was completely fascinated with it, but did not convince others to pay much attention to binaural beats. The binaural effect was almost forgotten until the late twentieth century. A very popular explanation of it was published and it seized the public imagination. Numerous scholars have done countless studies since then.
These sounds have a peculiar effect on the brain. Certain frequencies of sound and light have a dramatic impact on mental states. Certain ranges of sound are used for this impact on brain functioning. This is called brainwave synchronization. It can be though of as the beat of the brainwaves matching the beat of the light and sound.
Binaural meditation uses the impact of these 'beats' on the mind to facilitate meditation. The brain wave changes naturally align the thinking mind with a certain state. This allows a person to more easily enter trance states and other meditative mental modes.
Many students have trouble with a constant stream of thought in their mind. The more they try to enjoy the quiet, the more these thoughts fill the mind. Binaural rhythms can be an invaluable tool for overcoming this difficulty and helping to quiet your mind.
It is important to use the correct frequencies of sound. Software packages vary widely in quality, so be sure to select carefully if you choose to use software. There are many meditation audio recordings available that have the frequencies appropriately balanced and orchestrated. Choose an option that best suits your needs.
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