What Sessions Are Best For Me? – Nexus

What Sessions Are Best For Me?

If you are new to Audio Visual Entrainment (A.V.E.), then this helpful guide can get you started.

The goal of A.V.E. is real time entrainment to help guide the mind into a desired state while wearing the device. It is best used when a more normalized mental state is desired. Here are some suggestions based on common symptoms.

Every brain is different, and some sessions may work better than others. If you are looking for help with a specific symptom, we recommend you try each one shown for that symptom and see which one works best for you.

Is your goal right now to improve mood?

For mood issues – The mind may be producing too much Alpha or Theta. These are states of relaxation, dreaming or tuning out. Therefore, a session that produces more SMR or Beta activity may help transition to a more aware mental state. Here are some suggestions below.

Peak Performance folder - #01 In The Zone

May help with: Stress reduction, cognition, intense focus

This session starts off in deep alpha where the user visualizes preparing for their event. It then switches to beta and gamma, which may produce a relaxed yet energized “in the zone” state. Use for athletic events, work, or academics.

Instructions: the user should try to relax as much as possible and visualize themselves preparing, studying or training for their event. Self affirmations such as “I will be the best shortstop in the league” or “I will nail this presentation” can be used. Try to visualize yourself in the third person as if watching a movie or TV. When the music livens up and the light flashing speeds up, visualize yourself actually doing the event and performing flawlessly.

Duration: 20 minutes

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
Gamma Folder - #04 Gamma Get Up And Go

May help with: cognition, cognitive increase of nonverbal tasks, mood

This session alternates 20hz Beta and 40hz gamma, which may help memory and cognition. Many studies show the benefits of 40hz entrainment for help with memory related issues and focus. Research shows benefits for age related cognition issues using 40hz entrainment. This is a pick-me-up session. Uses high energy classical music. Also can be used to energize.

YOU CAN overdo Gamma entrainment. So limit yourself to 3 sessions per week at first until you know its effects. Gamma can be very energizing, so it shouldn’t be done at night.

Location: 05 Gamma Folder

Glasses:Eyes Open

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
Disentrainment folder - #02 Delta-Beta Music

May help with: Stress reduction, memory recall, mood, relaxed focus, less need for rest

This session uses disentrainment, which is a combination of random frequencies from 1 hz Delta to 22 hz Beta. Because randomization is unfamiliar to the mind, it may refocus and start paying attention more. This has been shown to help breaking up stuck thinking patterns. It then moves out of randomization and into slower wave frequencies, which may help with relaxation and stress reduction. It adds a dose of SMR for relaxed focus. Benefits may include increased focus, calmer disposition and better rest.

Location: 03 Disentrainment

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
SMR folder - #02 Random SMR (Mood booster)

May help with: memory, focus, mood, attention

SMR stands for Sensorimotor Rhythm, and is found in between your relaxed (Alpha) and awake (Beta) states. This session randomizes frequencies between 12 – 15 hz. Specially composed music is modulated and moved around in 3D space. Use during the day or up until sunset. It has a balancing effect, so it can be used as a grounding session after deep theta or gamma sessions.

Location: 04 SMR

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset

Are you having issues with stress or tension?

Those with stress may have too much Beta activity above 18 hz. This may cause heightened emotions and muscle tension. Reducing Beta may help the mind relax and calm down.

Ramping Folder - #07 Beta Suppress

May help with: Stress reduction, hyper-focus, memory, poor performance and muscle tension

Many people with high stress levels may have elevated Beta frequencies. These people may be too tense or anxious and get easily overwhelmed as the mind gets overwhelmed. This session may suppress Beta on both sides by starting out at 22 hz and slowly ramping down to lower Beta and Alpha frequencies. By producing less Beta on both sides, the user may become more relaxed and less anxious.

Duration: 30 minutes

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session
Bi-Hemisphere Folder - #01 Alpha Relax Left

May help with: Stress reduction, tension, relaxation, calming

Those with abundant high beta in the right hemisphere may have higher levels of stress. This session starts off at 22hz in the right hemisphere and slowly drops it down to 10hz. This may help the mind produce more Alpha, which may reduce stress and promote relaxation and calming.

Duration: 30 minutes

Glasses: Any, but immersion are best. Sit or lie down for best results.

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session
SMR folder - #05 Motor On Down

May help with: Relaxation, calming, focus, nightime patterns

SMR stands for Sensorimotor Rhythm, and is found in between your relaxed (Alpha) and awake (Beta) states. This may help with focus, learning and attention. This session tries to decrease brainwaves from 18 Hz Beta down to 10 Hz to produce more optimal Alpha frequencies. Light flickers, modulated music, and 3D sound and semi-sine waveforms are used.

Location: 04 SMR

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset
Schumann Folder - #01 Aurora Borealis (Calming)

May help with: Reducing Beta, stress reduction, relaxation

a relaxing session which may reduce excess beta frequencies to reduce stress. It may also benefit some with tics or tremors. This session features a binaural beat that may increase visuospatial memory and activate dormant areas of the mind. This session may serve as a meditation or relaxation session. It can be used at night as a precursor to bed.

Duration: 15 minutes

Glasses: Any can be used

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session

Is your goal right now to reduce fatigue, tiredness or perk yourself up?

Those who are tired may be producing too much slow wave activity like Alpha or Theta. This can happen in the afternoon when the mind gets tired, tuned out or loses focus. Producing more Beta or SMR may help improve alertness and focus.

Disentrainment Folder - #01 Refocus

May help with: Stress reduction, memory recall, mood, relaxed focus

This session uses disentrainment, which is a combination of random frequencies from 1 hz Delta to 22 hz Beta. Because randomization is unfamiliar to the mind, it may cause the mind to refocus and paying attention more. It may help break up stuck thinking patterns. It then moves out of randomization and into slower wave frequencies, which may help with relaxation. It adds a dose of SMR for relaxed focus, which may help with self-awareness. Benefits may include increased focus, calmer disposition and better rest.

Location: 01 Mental Health Folder

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session
Disentrainment folder - #02 Delta-Beta Music

May help with: Stress reduction, memory recall, mood, relaxed focus, less need for rest

This session uses disentrainment, which is a combination of random frequencies from 1 hz Delta to 22 hz Beta. Because randomization is unfamiliar to the mind, it may refocus and start paying attention more. This has been shown to help breaking up stuck thinking patterns. It then moves out of randomization and into slower wave frequencies, which may help with relaxation and stress reduction. It adds a dose of SMR for relaxed focus. Benefits may include increased focus, calmer disposition and better rest.

Location: 03 Disentrainment

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
Peak Performance folder - #04 Gamma Get Up And Go

May help with: cognition, cognitive increase of nonverbal tasks, mood

This session alternates 20hz Beta and 40hz gamma, which may help memory and cognition. Many studies show the benefits of 40hz entrainment for help with memory related issues and focus. Research shows benefits for age related cognition issues using 40hz entrainment. This is a pick-me-up session. Uses high energy classical music. Also can be used to energize.

YOU CAN overdo Gamma entrainment. So limit yourself to 3 sessions per week at first until you know its effects. Gamma can be very energizing, so it shouldn’t be done at night.

Location: 05 Gamma Folder

Glasses:Eyes Open

Light Colors: Preset, fixed

Is your goal right now better memory or cognition?

Some studies have shown that people with memory and cognition issues are not producing enough Gamma at certain frequencies. These session may produce more gamma to aid in cognition.

Gamma Folder - #01 Memory Boost

May help with: cognition, mood

This session targets the gamma range around 40hz. Scientific research from MIT and other academic institutions have shown that targeting this range from 40hz – 42hz may help with cognitive decline. This session may give users a cognitive boost. The effect is based on sensory deprivation where we allow the mind to clear itself, like creating a blank canvas for our mind to draw upon. Do not use close to bedtime, and limit the use to 2-3 times week until you are familiar with its effects.

Location: 05 Gamma Folder

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
Gamma Folder - #02 Gamma 40hz Focus & Memory

May help with: cognition, mood

This session targets the gamma range at 40hz. Many studies show the benefits of 40hz entrainment for memory related issues and focus. Gamma brainwaves are known to connect and process information throughout the mind, but may be diminished in some cognitive disorders.

Location: 05 Gamma Folder

Glasses: Immersion Glasses, Eyes Closed

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session
Gamma Folder - #03 Uplifting

May help with: Mood, cognitive increase of nonverbal tasks, memory

An uplifting beta/gamma session that may increase focus and sharpen cognition, or get you energized before going to work or the gym. It may increase faster brainwave activity and inhibit excessive slow wave activity. It starts with blue light which may produce serotonin to improve mood. This session can be very energizing, so it is recommended that you use it early in the day as to not affect sleep patterns. It may also be used before studying or taking tests to sharpen focus. It may boost cognition. Although effective with eyes closed glasses, eyes open with immersion glasses may suppresses slower brainwave patterns.

Location: 01 Mental Health Folder

Glasses: Immersion Glasses, Eyes Closed

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session
Gamma Folder - #05 Base Gamma (34 - 38hz)

May help with: cognition, cognitive increase of nonverbal tasks, mood

Research has shown that entraining lower gamma frequencies with red
or white lights may benefit cortical stimulation and cognitive
impairment. Here we focus on the 34 – 38hz range, with white and red light. Any glasses can be used. You will hear the tones oscillating at a much higher speed with gamma.

YOU CAN overdo Gamma entrainment. So limit yourself to 3 sessions per week at first until you know its effects. Gamma can be very energizing, so it shouldn’t be done at night.

Location: 05 Gamma Folder

Glasses:Eyes Open

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session

Is your goal getting to bed easier?

If you are having trouble getting to bed or winding down, it may be because of an abundance of Alpha or SMR. Elevated Alpha and SMR may inhibit the transition to Theta frequencies where the first stages of sleep are known to occur. Symptoms of too much Alpha and SMR may include rumination and an overactive mind. Producing more Theta may help aid in getting to bed easier.

Bedtime Folder - #04 Calming (For overactive minds)

May help with: Better rest patterns, calming, relaxing

The earth’s magnetic field resonates at 7.83 hz Theta, which is called the Schumann resonance. This session uses the Schumann resonance to create dissociation, which may calm overactive minds by helping to transition past high Alpha patterns and into Theta patterns which are known to help people get to sleep. Lights and sound are panned from left to right and may disrupt stuck patterns that prevent the transition down into sleep rhythms. Try using in the evening before bed, which may calm the mind and get it ready for bed. Uses soothing music.

Location: 02 Bedtime Folder

Glasses: Any can be used

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
Bedtime Folder - #01 Alpha For Overactive Minds (No loop)

May help with: Better nighttime patterns, stress reduction, calming, relaxed focus, attention issues

This session may produce a state of dissociation to calm overactive minds. Headphones should be used. Eyes closed is recommended, so use eyes closed or immersion glasses. This session targets the SMR frequencies of 12 – 15 hz. The best time for this session is after sunset up to bedtime. It is not a sleep induction session, but sets the user up for a good night rest.

Location: 02 Bedtime Folder

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
Bedtime Folder - #05 Heavenly Choir

May help with: getting to bed, stress reduction, calming, profound relaxation, meditation

A relatively short sleep induction, this session is meant to be used just before bed, or while lying in bed. It gradually takes you through low beta (SMR) to high theta. Angelic choir and harp melodies may help the mind relax! can be used as a nightcap or as a deep meditation

Location: 02 Bedtime Folder

Glasses: Any can be used

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session

Is your goal right now getting deeper sleep or waking up feeling refreshed?

For those who get to sleep but do not wake up feeling refreshed, this is may be the result of elevated Delta frequencies at night. scientific studies suggest that human growth hormone (HGH) production is closely tied to deep sleep, particularly the slow-wave sleep (SWS) stage, which is associated with delta brainwave activity. A deep Delta session looped all night may help those who don’t feel refreshed.

Bedtime Folder - #06 Sleep Induction Night Sounds *

May help with: Aches, deep delta rest

Objective- put the user to rest quickly and encourage deep delta rhythms.

scientific studies suggest that human growth hormone (HGH) production is closely tied to deep sleep, particularly the slow-wave sleep (SWS) stage, which is associated with delta brainwave activity. This session targets those low frequencies. Color set two (red) is recommended as to not disturb melatonin production. Music is panned to give a rocking chair effect. Headphones not needed, you can use an external speaker. For looping all night put the glasses on an adjacent nightstand or pillow. In a darkened room this should be visible.

Location: 02 Bedtime Folder

Glasses: Any can be used, put on the nightstand

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session
Bedtime Folder - #11 Nighttime Recovery *

May help with: Aches, better rest

Scientific studies suggest that human growth hormone (HGH) production is closely tied to deep sleep, particularly the slow-wave sleep (SWS) stage, which is associated with delta brainwave activity. This session targets those low 1.5 Hz frequencies, which may reduce aches and promote healthy nighttime cycles. It is meant to be looped all night while asleep. You can use eyes closed or immersion glasses with earbuds, or put the closed eyes glasses on an adjacent nightstand or pillow with a speaker.

Location: 02 Bedtime Folder

Glasses: Eyes closed on the nightstand

Light Colors: Can be changed during a session

Is your goal right now better overall mental well being?

If you just want to improve your overall mental well being, or if you have issues but are not exactly sure what they are, then SMR sessions are a great place to start. SMR stands for Sensorimotor Rhythm. Also known as Lo Beta, SMR is a ready state that sites between your cognitive Beta state and your relaxed Alpha state. When in SMR, you can move up or down quickly, and are ready for either. Detail oriented people and those who are extremely organized are often producing optimal SMR frequencies.

#01 SMR For Better Health

May help with: Balance, better nighttime patterns and resistance to stress, relaxed focus, attention issues

SMR stands for Sensorimotor Rhythm, and is found in between your relaxed (Alpha) and awake (Beta) states. This session targets the whole range of SMR (12 – 15 hz). This may help those who have trouble getting to bed. We recommend you use at least 2 hours before bed in the early evening just at sunset. It has a balancing effect, so it can be used as a grounding session after deep theta or gamma sessions. For general health and well being, we recommend you do at least 3 sessions per week for 3- 4 weeks.

Location: 03 Disentrainment Folder

Glasses: Any can be used

Light Colors: Preset, fixed
#02 Random SMR (mood booster)

May help with: memory, focus, mood, attention

SMR stands for Sensorimotor Rhythm, and is found in between your relaxed (Alpha) and awake (Beta) states. This session randomizes frequencies between 12 – 15 hz. Specially composed music is modulated and moved around in 3D space. Use during the day or up until sunset. It has a balancing effect, so it can be used as a grounding session after deep theta or gamma sessions.

Location: 04 SMR

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset
#06 15Hz Cortical Stim (focus, cognition)

May help with Relaxation, calming, focus, nightime patterns

SMR stands for Sensorimotor Rhythm, and is found in between your relaxed (Alpha) and awake (Beta) states. A study on binaural beats and visual spatial working memory found that listening to 15Hz binaural beats during a visuospatial working memory task not only increased the response accuracy, but also modified the strengths of the cortical networks during the task. This session uses Green light, which is thought to increase SMR.

Location: 04 SMR

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset
#09 Upper SMR Train (Focus, concentration)

May help with: Concentration, focus, nighttime patterns

SMR stands for Sensorimotor Rhythm, and is found in between your relaxed (Alpha) and awake (Beta) states. This session pushes the upper boundaries of SMR and into the low Beta range, from 14 – 16 Hz. It is believed that optimal Beta lies in the 15 – 18 Hz range, where most people function their best while doing tasks.

Location: 04 SMR

Glasses: Any

Light Colors: Preset

The Nexus unit sessions are designed to help guide the mind into desired frequencies, which may improve mental states while using it. No long term or permanent benefits have been researched or implied. If you experience any discomfort while running a session, we recommend you discontinue use and consult your doctor.