I have found the use of Binaural technology CDs to be particularly useful for people who are interested in meditating and those needing to manage stress. I have tried out several different types and have found the Insight and Focus CDs by Awakened Minds to be really good as well as cost effective compared to others.
Binaural Beats
Binaural beats were originally discovered in 1839 by German experimenter H. W. Dove. He discovered when signals of two different frequencies are presented separately, one to each ear, the brain detects the phase variation between the frequencies and tries to “reconcile” that difference.
In doing so, as the two frequencies mesh in and out of phase, the brain creates its own third “phantom” signal — a binaural beat — equal to the difference between those two frequencies. For example, if a frequency of 100 Hz is presented to the left ear, and a frequency of 105 Hz is presented to the right ear, the brain “hears” a third frequency pulsing at 5 Hz, the exact difference between the two frequencies.
Research has proven that introducing a binaural beat will cause the brain to begin resonating in tune with the frequency of that beat. This is called the Frequency Following Response and was thoroughly researched and tested in 1973 by biophysicist Gerald Oster at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City. His research on binaural beats and the frequency following response was published in Scientific American and paved the way for further development in the area of auditory stimulation to enhance brain functioning. Since that time, binaural beat technology has been endorsed by scores of doctors and scientists around the world.
Insight CD
The very first time you listen to the Insight CD, almost immediately, you will feel the physical response to this deeply relaxing state. But the physical response is only the beginning.
Within only a few days, you’ll see an improvement in the quality of your sleep. You’ll notice you feel more calm, relaxed, and refreshed. Each time you listen, the audio technology works to stimulate your brain while in this deeply relaxed meditative state, triggering neural pathways to fire, enhancing communication between various parts of the brain, and bringing your brain into a state of hemispheric synchronization.
Using the CD is a great way to anchor the deep relaxation and through continual use you will condition your body into experiencing emotional well-being. Your threshold to stress will be greater; you will be able to stay calm even when there is a lot going on.
Physically you will feel great as well as your body gets conditioned to being relaxed.
The CD is composed of three separate tracks, each 24 minutes long. You may listen to only one track each day, for a 24-minute listening experience, or listen to multiple tracks for a longer experience. How long you choose to listen each day is completely up to you. The only requirement is that you listen using stereo headphones via your stereo, a portable CD player, or even your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Note: Do NOT listen to the Insight Program CD if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy. Never listen to the CD while driving or operating machinery
The Insight CD comes with a 90-day money back guarantee.
Focus CD
The audio technology, embedded on the Focus CDs beneath the sounds of rain, uses binaural audio to guide your mind into a highly focused and attentive mental state that is extremely conducive to higher-level thinking. Using the CDs in the Focus 2-Disc Set, you can easily and effortlessly:
- Improve your levels of focus, clarity and concentration;
- Enhance your memory and experience higher thinking;
- Improve your retention of information while studying;
- Increase your focus and attention while reading or working;
- Dramatically enhance your creativity;
- Develop problem-solving and brainstorming skills;
- Achieve a mental zone while exercising;
- Improve your thinking speed and performance;
- Improve concentration and attention in adults or children with ADD or ADHD;
- Students - Use the Focus CDs while reading or studying to improve concentration, and to improve retention of information
The Focus 2 CD set comes with a 90-day money back guarantee.
How To Order
For delivery within Australia or surrounding countries, we will ship from the stocks we hold. Alternatively you can order directly from Binaural Beat Technology. Please note that the prices there are in USD.
Insight CD: A$47.00 plus postage & handling
Focus 2 Disc CD Set: A$27.00 plus postage & handling
Insight and Focus CD Package: A$65.00 plus postage & handling
Postage & Handling Charges
Australia: A$2.70 for 1 CD and A$6.00 for 2 CDs, add $2.50 for registered post which includes insurance cover
Asia/Pacific: A$3.60 for Insight or Focus, A$7.20 for Package, add A$16.50 for registered post
Rest of World: A$5.40 for Insight or Focus, A$10.80 for Package, add A$16.50 for registered post
Countries within the Asia/Pacific are: China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
PLEASE NOTE: These CDs use binaural audio technology. If you have a history of seizures or epilepsy, please consult your physician prior to using these CDs.