Yoga and Meditation

Using Binaural Beats in your Meditation can help you go “deeper”. Binaural Beats occur when your brain hears 2 different frequencies in each ear. For example, if your right ear hears 200 Hz, and your left ear hears 210 Hz, then essentially you brain is hearing 10 Hz. When you use Binaural Beats, you can control your brainwave frequencies. This is called entrainment.

There are four different waves that the brain operates on. Beta waves are present when you are actively thinking and doing things. Alpha waves are present when you are relaxing, or are “zoned out”. Theta waves are present when you are sleeping and dreaming, and are the most common waves present when you are in light meditation. Finally, delta waves are present during the deepest sleep states, and in very deep meditation including out of body experiences.

The best way to use Binaural Beats in your meditation process is to use a few frequencies from each of the 4 stages. Starting at beta and work through to delta. This will help the brain progress deeper and deeper, in stages, and is usually the most successful method.

The internet is a great resource for finding and downloading free binaural Beats. Alternately, you can purchase some great meditation CD’s that incorporate the use of Binaural Beats.

In order for your brain to “hear” Binaural Beats, you will need to use headphones. Simply listening to them via speakers is not effective, since each tone needs to be delivered to the ear individually. Studies have also shown that some people should not use Binaural Beats at all. People with a history of seizures and small children should avoid the use of Binaural Beats.

In my experience, the use of Binaural Beats has greatly helped me go deeper in my mediation routine. I also find that listening to theta and delta frequencies while I sleep really helps me to rest better and can result in some really vivid dreams. Alpha frequencies can be very beneficial when you need to brainstorm, or need help with creativity. All in all, the use of listening to Binaural Beats can help you to meditate more deeply, and since it is deemed safe and non addictive there is really no reason not to give it a shot.

Find out more about binaural beats in meditation and check out the best meditation program for you.