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Light & Sound Machines:
Frequently Asked Questions

What is a light and sound machine intended to do?
Inside the special glasses are a series of light emitting diodes (LEDs). These blink at very specific frequencies and can be easily sensed through closed eyelids. During the course of a session, these sequences of rhythmic light and sound patterns will change causing the mind to gradually become quiet and allowing you to feel deeply relaxed.

When you need to access different states of functioning, you can select a pre-set session that combines scientifically designed sequences of pulses light and sound frequencies. For instance, if you want to slow down and relax deeply or sleep, you would choose a program from the list provided with the L/S device, sit or lie back with the LED glasses and headphones on, and let the flickering lights and sounds capture your brainwaves and gently lead them into letting go.

If you felt fuzzy and unable to focus, you might choose an energizing program that uses faster, Beta frequencies that can sharpen your thinking and stimulate your energy.

What benefits are gained by the use of Light and Sound Machines?
Getting into the flow by letting go briefly (but often).
Most people need to learn to relax deeply and let go of the stresses and concerns of their life, even for a brief period like 15 - 30 minutes once or more per day for a while. Often sleep will not provide this kind of release and rest. Light/Sound devices can induce the Theta state in which the mind can shut down and allow the body to rest profoundly. A week or so of daily sessions can create some amazing differences in our ability to handle stress and respond in more creative, less reactive ways. When coupled with tapes/CDs that have properly scripted change messages, mind machine users have found that they think more clearly and positively, feel happier and calm, and have more energy and fewer health problems. You will start to have more times in which you perform optimally, like a well-conditioned athlete in the "zone."

How does one go about using these machines?
Whenever you can take at least 15 minutes or more, find a quiet place, sit or lie down, and select a session that matches your goal, ie relaxation, learning, energizing, etc. Start the session. Now the most important thing to do... NOTHING! That's right, don't do anything. Don't try to relax or even pay attention. Just let whatever may happen, happen. Let go and let the lights and sounds carry you away. You may drift off and feel like you went to sleep. That's fine. This is not a test. You can't do it wrong unless you try to force it.

Resist the "Type A" desire/compulsion to do something! That's exactly how you got so stressed out to begin with. The L/S session can give you the opportunity to "stop the world" for a little while and get off the treadmill of effort and worry.

If you let this "time out" happen, you may be amazed to find out that you will become more productive, efficient, and cheerful. That means that the time you spent doing nothing has been some of the most valuable time you can spend!

WHAT DO YOU SEE AND HEAR?
What you see will depend on your own brain's reaction to the sensory stimuli. The possibilities are anything from abstract designs to realistic scenes.

Your brain uses the stimuli to create imagery in much the same way it uses your memory and psychological systems to create imagery during dreaming. You can now program your own sessions to get the type of stimuli you respond best to.

The sounds you will hear are modulations of tones that enhance the effects of the light patterns. These are also self-programmable.

How can I use it for learning?
3 techniques for different situations:
L/S systems can accelerate learning in several ways: before studying, during, and after. Before studying, if you feel spacey and unable to concentrate, try an energizing, Beta session. During studying, try an alpha rhythm with just the headphones alone if you have to read. If you want to learn taped material, use a deep relaxation session and let the words sink in to your subconscious. When you study the written material later, you will find that you understand it at a deeper level and can recall it easily. After a study session, try a deep relaxation program and let yourself drift off. This has been found to "set" the material for better recall.

If you have test anxiety, try a deep relaxation session before the test and visualize a successful outcome as you start to relax.

How can I use L/S to become successful?
The secret to effective creative visualization:
Your subsconscious mind can do amazing things when you give it a chance. Here's how to do it: first, find those sessions and frequencies which create a state of deep relaxation. Once you have spent some time in this state, you will have more energy and less demands on your body/mind. Next, when you start to get relaxed during a session, visualize yourself doing or having what you desire. Make this visualization as real as you can, full of colors, feelings, sounds, smells, etc. Then just let go and trust your subconscious mind to make it happen for you. You may be amazed to find that reality will become more and more like you pictured it with little effort on your part! Give it a try!


How often should I use it?
Use your mind machine as much as you like. Many people use it first thing in the morning to get sharp and focused. They might use it again during the afternoon as a power nap instead of drinking coffee. Others will find that it calms them down better than alcohol or drugs and use it when anxious and confused.

Try L/S when you want to enter into a creative state and come up with a new ideas or solution to a problem that has eluded you. It may come during the session or later as an AHA moment.

Who should not use it?
If you have a seizure disorder or are under a doctor's care, you should definitely consult with your health care provider before trying L/S.

Which mind machine is best?

Aside from the ability to design new programs, the Orion and other low-priced models lack binaural signal sounds, the beats that occur when two signals that differ slightly in frequency are heard through headphones. These sounds, made of combinations of two or more pure tones, induce both sides of the brain to work together in synchrony and fall into the rhythm of the beats.

What tapes or CDs work well with L/S?
You can use any audio material you wish, from relaxing music that you enjoy, to tapes you create with affirmations, to sophisticated combinations of binaural beats and hypnoperipheral messages.

We handle several lines of change tapes and CDs that you can use to great benefit also.

New users often try too hard to help the LS instead of surrendering to it. Many people fear letting go because their environment/culture has taught them that that is where madness, mischief, and sin lie. Some also fear freedom, but that's another discussion.

So give it a week or two of at least a session a day (more if possible). Just nodding off for 30 minutes while using LS can work wonders for stress reduction, energy, and the immune system. Combine some good programming and you have a most potent form of change technology.I cannot emphasize too strongly the importance of periods of complete, deep relaxation. Even without additional verbal input (subliminals, hypnotic suggestions, etc.), letting your body/mind "off the hook" for 20-30 minutes once or twice a day will work wonders by  freeing up energy and creativity, releasing endorphins, and helping restore balance, attentional flexibility, and degrees of freedom in thought, feeling, and behavior. When this process begins to take effect, you will have taken the crucial first step necessary for rejuvenation and the unlocking of your awesome natural powers.

Can it alter my mood?
Light/sound technology can interrupt negative emotional response loops. Examples of such "loops" include moderate levels of anger, worry, sadness, irritability and depression. Let{s say that you{ve had a tough day at the office. On your way home a driver cuts sharply in front of you without signaling, nearly causing an accident. You arrive at home with a "short fuse", growling at your children or spouse. You realize that you are experiencing an undesirable mental state, but don't know quite how to change it. You will have the ability to reset your mood by choosing a L/S program to stabilize your emotions and move you to your desired state of mind.