How Does Audio/Visual Entrainment Work?
Entrainment is the act of synchronizing 2 individual sources. For example, if you start tapping your feet to match the beat of a song, you are in essence doing entrainment. Often times you will start tapping your foot without even knowing it. This is the power on entrainment on the subconscious.
Why does entrainment matter?
Audio Visual Entrainment (A.V.E.) is the tool we use for entrainment of the mind. By helping guide the brain out of negative states and into more normal ones, it may benefit a wide range of issues.
Think of A.V.E. as the pied piper, using light and sound to help the mind play “follow the leader”. As the mind moves out of elevated, negative states, the user may start to feel calmer or more relaxed. Ot it may help stimulate those who need a boost. Entrainment may benefit many different mental states, reduce stress, improve mood, promote better rest, improve memory and much more.
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.
What Are Brainwaves?
The human brain has 5 known brainwave types, each of which performs a different function. Here is an explanation of each:
DELTA BRAINWAVES
These are the slowest brainwaves and are associated with the deepest levels of relaxation and restorative, healing sleep. Adequate production of delta waves helps us feel completely rejuvenated after we wake up from a good night’s sleep.
Benefits of Delta entrainment may include:
reduced aches, reduced stress, improved rest, fatigue and mood.
THETA BRAINWAVES
Theta is associated with daydreaming and sleep. They are connected to experiencing and feeling deep and raw emotions. Too much theta activity may cause mood issues and make people more suggestible if they are in a deeply relaxed state. Proper Theta activity may improve intuition, creativity, and make us feel more natural. It is also involved in restorative sleep.
Benefits of Theta entrainment may include:
Stress reduction. Theta is the state of deep meditation. Entraining to theta may decrease the need for rest.
ALPHA BRAINWAVES
Alpha is considered our relaxed focus state. It may bridge the gap between our conscious thinking and subconscious mind. It can help one calm down when necessary and promote feelings of deep relaxation. When stressed, beta waves may be blocking the production of alpha waves. People with addictive patterns may produce too little Alpha, which is why they seek out relaxation-inducing substances.
Benefits of Alpha entrainment may include:
reduced aches, stress reduction and memory. It is known as the state of light meditation.
BETA BRAINWAVES
Beta is often dominant while we are awake and are involved in conscious thought, logical thinking, writing, reading and stimulation. Proper beta wave speed aids focus, critical thinking and task management. Having too much beta may lead to an overload of stimuli, which may lead to excessive stress.
Benefits of Beta entrainment may include:
stimulation, increased attention and focus. This may also benefit increased verbal and reading skills and academic performance . Beta entrainment may also reduce fatigue and mood.
GAMMA BRAINWAVES
Gamma waves are involved in processing more complex tasks in addition to healthy cognitive function. Gamma waves may be beneficial for learning, memory and processing new information. Some studies have shown a link between meditation and Gamma waves, which may aid a heightened state of being or ‘completeness’ experienced when in a meditative state.
Benefits of Gamma entrainment may include:
Cognition and nonverbal skills such as mathematics. It may also help with mind aches. Too much gamma may cause sleep disruption, mood and irritability.