Fundamentally, Isochronic Tones work in a similar fashion to binaural beats. As with binaural beats, the brain is coaxed into specific rhythms — except Isochronic Tones are cutting edge technology, whereas binaural beats have been around for more than 100 years.
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As you know, the brain emits cycles of electrical energy, referred to as brain waves. The higher the frequency of the brainwave, the more alert and active the brain is. Also, the more anxious you are.
The lower the brainwave frequency, the more calm and restful you are.
| Frequency range | Name | Usually associated with: |
|---|---|---|
| > 40 Hz | Gamma waves | Higher mental activity, including perception, problem solving, fear, and consciousness |
| 13–40 Hz | Beta waves | Active, busy or anxious thinking and active concentration, arousal, cognition |
| 7–13 Hz | Alpha waves | Relaxation (while awake), pre-sleep and pre-wake drowsiness |
| 4–7 Hz | Theta waves | Dreams, deep meditation, REM sleep |
| < 4 Hz | Delta waves | Deep dreamless sleep, loss of body awareness |
(The precise boundaries between ranges vary among definitions, and there is no universally accepted standard.)
So, it follows that if you can alter your brainwave frequency, your state of consciousness would be altered and induce things like relaxation, creativity and deep meditation by inducing the associated brainwave pattern.
The coaxing of your brain into a specific brainwave frequency is called brainwave entrainment. This is what Isochronic Tones do.
Isochronic Tones vs. Binaural Beats
With binaural beats, two distinct frequencies are delivered to each ear. The difference between these frequencies is the frequency that the brain will be entrained at, even though it is below the threshold of hearing. Binaural beats require headphones to work correctly.
Isochronic tones are a more powerful type of brainwave entrainment, utilizing equal intensity tones, increasing the pulse speed, and synchronizing your brain with the rhythm. Isochronics use a distinct and clean wave form which is designed to harmonize with the brain much more efficiently. Thus, isochrincs can more exactly target the desired brain wave frequency.
And, I am living proof that it really does work.
So, if you want to achieve Theta Meditation, for example, you would create an isochronic tone in the 4 to 7 Hz range. If you wanted to want to relax and concentrate on something, you would use a target the Alpha wave range, around 8 Hz.
Skillfully constructed, you can laser target the isochronic to create a wide range of altered states of consciousness. And that is what Jim McElwee at the Unexplainable Store does so well.
