Stress and negative emotions can lead to real medical consequences and conditions.

According to the discoveries of Alfred Tomatis every bone, tissue and fiber of our bodies operates through its own unique resonant frequency which combined make up each individual person's unique vibratory signature.

Disease occurs when an individual's own natural vibratory state is out of resonance or is in disharmony.

The focus of Restful Tones is upon the healing of the body, mind and soul by means of slow tempo brainwave entrainment music and/or nature sounds embedded with certain frequencies known as binaural beats and isochronic tones.

Over time these frequencies can shift our vibratory frequency and consciousness to bring the body, mind, and soul back to a place of health and harmony.

About Brainwave Entrainment

Scientifically proven to improve your overall well-being

To understand how binaural beats, monaural beats, and isochronic tones can improve your overall well-being a basic understanding of the electrochemical functions of the brain is necessary.

Our brain is made up of billions of brain cells or neurons which use electricity to communicate with one another. The combination of millions of neurons sending signals all at the same time produces an enormous amount of electrical activity in the brain. This activity can be detected and mapped using EEG devices. Such mapping shows that the brain is emitting specific frequency brainwave patterns that relate directly to different mental processes all the way from wide awake and highly focused (beta) to deep, dreamless sleep (delta).

Below are the 4 most common brainwave classifications as revealed by EEG devices. The brain is a dynamic, living organ. During these dominant patterns, other frequencies still exist and there is no exact, single frequency that our brain operates on.

Beta - Throughout the day our brains are in the beta range with a frequency of about 12hz and up. At this level we are active, busy, and all our emotional responses are at this level. People who are over active, or often depressed, irritable, angry etc., often lose out on the recuperation and recharging that takes place when we are relaxed in the alpha, theta, and delta levels.

Alpha - When we begin to relax and begin to get drowsy, but are still awake and conscious (maybe at pre-sleep) we are said to be at the alpha level which is about 7hz-13hz.

Theta - When we dream, or are in deep meditation, we are at the theta level (4hz-7hz).

Delta - During deep dreamless sleep where there is a complete loss of body awareness we are at the delta level (0-4hz).

Detailed Brainwave Classification Chart.

By using EEG devices it has been scientifically proven that when external stimulus is applied to the brain it is possible to change the dominant brain frequency from one stage to another. This is called entrainment. For example if an individual in the beta stage (see chart above) with a brain frequency of about 20 Hz, is presented with a stimulus from the alpha stage of 10 Hz for some time, the brain frequency is likely to change from that of 20 Hz to 10 Hz - from a active beta state of mind, to a more relaxed state of mind at the alpha level. This is called frequency following response. This same example can be applied to going from a alpha state of mind to a deep theta state of mind and so on.

The technological methods used to entrain brainwaves (called brainwave entrainment) to desired beta/alpha/theta/delta states are known as binaural beats, monaural beats and isochronic tones, to name a few of the most popular. Additionally flickering lights can be used to entrain the brainwaves. Each of these different brainwave entrainment methods have their own advantage in synchronizing brain activity to the desired brain states.

Defining Binaural Beats, Monaural Betas, and Isochronic Beats

Binaural Beats

Binaural beats require headphones if you want to see results. Binaural Beats work by broadcasting two separate frequencies in each ear. For example, if you want to tune your brain to a 7 Hz frequency, you could play 200 Hz in your right ear, and 207 Hz in your left ear. The brain will compensate for the difference between the two and produce a third tone that will be exactly 7 Hz. This will result in your brain frequency being lowered to the theta level of 7 Hz.

Monaural Beats

Monaural beats are the opposite of binaural beats because the input is the same in each ear therefore you don't need headphones but good speakers are always a plus. In the case of monaural beats the sound is the same on each side whether you use headphones or speakers, but the volume must be tuned precisely (not too loud and not too low) for the beats to be effective.

Isochronic Tones

These are sharper sounding than monaural beats thus they are more powerful in their effect on the brain and are believed to be the most effective of the three.

Binaural beats, monaural beats and isochronic tones by themselves are not very pleasant to listen to. This obstacle is overcome by embedding these beats/tones into soothing ambient music, nature sounds, the sounds of bells or chimes and so on.

Is Brainwave Entrainment Music Safe?

Recently, professionals in the areas of psychology, neurology, medical health and self-help have begun utilizing the power of brainwave entrainment in their work with patients and clients. Advances in the effectiveness of brainwave entrainment have been significant.

It is a relatively young but rapidly growing field that involves the study of how altering brainwaves naturally can allow people to easily enter states of increased intelligence, creativity, relaxation, pure energy and more! Researchers and scientists have found that different bands of brainwaves are associated with different mental states. Scientific studies have shown that brainwaves not only provide insight into an individual's mind and body, but they can be stimulated to actually change that person's current state. By causing the brain to produce or decrease specific types of brainwave frequencies, it is possible to bring about a large variety of mental states and emotional reactions.

Here's the science behind brainwave entrainment: The brain is made up of billions of brain cells called neurons, which communicate with each other using electrical signals. All of these neurons sending signals at once produce a large amount of electrical activity commonly called a Brainwave pattern, because of its "wave" or cyclic-like nature. "Entrainment" is a principle in physics, where two cycles synchronize naturally with each other in order to work more efficiently. Entrainment is applied to chemistry, astronomy, electrical systems and much more, but can also be applied to the brain.

When the brain is provided with a stimulus, through the ears, eyes or other senses, it emits an electrical charge in response. This is called a Cortical Evoked Response. These electrical responses travel throughout the brain to become what an individual sees and hears. When the brain is given a consistent, repeating stimulus, such as drum beats or flashes of light, the brain responds by synchronizing, or entraining, its electric cycles to the external rhythm. This is commonly called the Frequency Following Response (or FFR), and it can be used to effectively alter our brainwave patterns.

In the last 10 years, there have been great advancements in the field of brainwave entrainment as it relates to cognitive functioning. Studies have shown that the brains of many people are actually functioning at low capacity. By targeting the specific brainwave band that is related to states of intense concentration and strong focus, scientists have been able to help individuals improve their academic performance. Entrainment can also be used to induce states of relaxation and even deep states akin to deep meditation. This can have profound benefits for people who are seeking to perform certain types of work, art or even attain certain spiritual states.