August 18, 2009
Sleep
and Visualization
I would like to get a
little more in-depth about the visualization process and
sleep onset. As I have pointed out previously the big human
brain goes from Alpha (relaxed) to Theta (daydream) to Beta
(Deep Sleep) . Our Sleep MP3 downloads bridge the Theta gap
by simulating a unique situation, through the use of
soothing sounds, that can be visualized. This I
believe induces the natural onset of Theta brainwaves and
continues the process to Delta (deep sleep). Many of
us, myself included, have purchased 'sleep sound' machines,
CD's and downloads that have ocean waves, or thunderstorms,
crickets or maybe a babbling brook. They might work for a
short time, but the effect soon wears off. Why? The sound
you are hearing has been distilled from its original
context. The idea behind these sounds is to relax the
listener... or induce the Alpha state. This might help to
relax us but does little or nothing for the Theta brainwave
state.
Virtually Real
Sleep Sounds
We use the same soothing
sounds but add context back into the mix. So, ocean waves
become a tropical beach resort. You will hear (for awhile
anyway) mariachi music that 'wafts' in, distant laughter,
possibly a beach volleyball game in the distance, maybe a
sightseeing plane that flies overhead ... in other words,
sounds that one might actually hear in this particular
scenario. Utilizing a little visualization on the listener's
part, daydreamy Theta brainwaves soon follow. A more
basic view of 'virtual dreaming' is to think of it as an
virtual daydream.
Unlike simple ocean wave
recordings our Sleep CD's become more potent the more times
you listen to them. Why? Because knowing the sequence of
events make the visualizations increasingly easier. Someone
recently asked me if I was subliminally hypnotizing them.
Not at all. The big human brain, during a relaxed state, can
visualize almost independently of its owner...
Too bad it does not come
with an owner's manual.
