| The chakras have a strong influence on physical, | | | | synchronisation, is based on the brain's natural |
| mental and spiritual health, and can cause problems in | | | | tendency to synchronise (or entrain) with rhythmic |
| all of these areas if they become imbalanced. Chakra | | | | sounds (or light pulses) of certain frequencies. For |
| tuning is the process of stimulating the chakras using | | | | example, the brainwaves of a person in deep |
| techniques such as sound, visualisation, crystals etc., | | | | meditation will naturally slow down to the theta |
| with the aim of ensuring that they're working | | | | brainwave band (4 - 8 Hz). This state may be hard |
| correctly. This can be carried out in response to an | | | | to achieve or maintain for non-meditators, but by |
| existing imbalance, or as a preventive measure, to | | | | listening to a brainwave synchronization recording that |
| keep things running smoothly. | | | | is designed to induce the theta state, it becomes |
| What Are Chakras? | | | | much easier - just listening to the recording will cause |
| Chakras are vortices of energy that help to regulate | | | | the brain to entrain to that frequency level. |
| physical and mental functioning on an energetic level. | | | | Chakra Tuning and Brainwave Entrainment |
| Their existence has been recognised by cultures | | | | In the case of chakra tuning, we've noted that each |
| throughout the world for millennia. There are seven | | | | chakra has its own frequency. You can use |
| main chakras, located at the base of the spine, the | | | | brainwave entrainment recordings that incorporate |
| sacral area, the solar plexus, the heart, the throat, | | | | these specific frequencies, stimulating each chakra |
| the third eye and the crown (top of the head). Each | | | | individually and bringing it back into balance. You can |
| is associated with different body functions, emotions, | | | | either use a recording that combines all seven |
| colours and other characteristics. Each chakra also | | | | frequencies, to give the whole chakra system a 'tune |
| vibrates at a different frequency. | | | | up', or you can just work with tracks that target |
| Chakra Frequencies | | | | individual chakras. |
| Chakras are vibrational in nature; each resonates at | | | | Using Isochronic Tones For Chakra Stimulation |
| particular frequencies when it is in balance - if it | | | | There are three main types of brainwave |
| begins to vibrate more slowly or rapidy, it becomes | | | | entrainment recording - binaural beats, monaural beats |
| imbalanced, and problems may arise. The chakras also | | | | and isochronic tones. Binaural beats are the most |
| need to be in harmony with each other; one | | | | well-established and well known technology, and work |
| imbalanced chakra can have a knock-on effect on | | | | by introducing two sounds of different frequencies, |
| the whole system. | | | | one through each ear. The brain then creates a third |
| As mentioned, there are various ways to bring the | | | | tone that is equal to the difference between the |
| chakras into balance. Sound vibrations are a powerful | | | | frequencies, and the brainwaves start to resonate |
| method - for example, people may use a set of | | | | with this self-created tone. Monaural beats and |
| chakra tuning forks, each of which are tuned to the | | | | isochronic tones just use a single tone of the desired |
| appropriate frequency. These can be expensive | | | | frequency, so the brain doesn't have to create it. |
| however. Other options include vocal toning or | | | | They also don't need the use of headphones. |
| listening to specially designed chakra music, or using | | | | Although all three of these technologies work well, I |
| brainwave entrainment recordings. I recommend | | | | recommend using isochronic tones for chakra |
| brainwave entrainment, as it is affordable, precise and | | | | balancing, because they are easier on the brain, are |
| powerful. | | | | generally considered to be more effective than the |
| What Is Brainwave Entrainment? | | | | other methods, and can be used without headphones |
| This process, also known as brainwave | | | | if necessary. |