I have used Dr Thompson's (The Relaxation Company) brainwave entrainment CD's and Health Journey's guided meditations for a number of years and find them helpful, mostly for relaxation. As an insomnia sufferer for the past 40 years, I have found both to be very effective but I like brainwave entrainment best.
It's important to take the time to research these products. There is plenty of scientific research found on the internet that backs up the claims made for light and sound technology. Ignore the hype and unrealistic claims made on some product websites.
I decided to try the MindSpa because it sounded like it might be even more effective than Thompson's CDs. Although a bit weird at first, I find that I like it very much. It seems to improve the quality of my sleep and helps with my daytime meditation.
The reason I say it was weird is because it is quite different from Thompson's. Thompson embeds the soundwave pulses in his music so you don't hear the pulses, just the music. In Mind Spa, it's just steady pulses without music and flickering lights from the LED glasses. One nice feature, though, is an extra jack to hook up to a CD so you can have the music you like along with the pulses and lights.
I have read reports (not just the one here but others too) that people experience dizziness and other odd effects afterward. I haven't had any problems. I was careful to read the booklet that comes with this and to do the programs as suggested. To just jump in to the most advanced program without acclimating to the technology is a mistake. Also, people with seizure disorders should not use this product because the flashing lights could trigger a seizure. There are other warnings concerning people with health problems, so go to the website to find out what they are.
I wasn't happy with the ear buds because they don't stay in my ears when I'm lying down but otherwise, this is a nicely designed product that's easy to use.
after using it for couple of weeks here are my observations.
I like it because:
It REALLY put me in a deep altered state, especially when using night programs. I felt better concentrated and relaxed, more confident too....
I don't like it because:
It caused me to become dizzy, and it is because of those blinking lights in glasses, although I use calm blue on lowest setting it is still too bright and all those blinking makes me dizzy. In the morning the state of being dizzy continues for the whole day... Alas,... maybe it is just my brain's response and your will be different. I would suggest you getting one and trying and putting your response here. Afterwards Richard Bandler recommended them. Hope that will work for you.
P.S. after using it for a month I returned the product. The company didn't refund the shipping, so I end up paying shipping twice!
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I have tried many products over he years and MindSpa is by far the most effective product I have used and I have tried a lot of them.
If you are new to these light and sound machines, it is really worth the try. Here my explanation... They work very simply by mimicking the rhythms of the brain in a natural way. It's a bit like biofeedback, except all you need to do is sit back, close your eyes and let the flickering light do the work along with these pleasing background sounds. You can see the light through closed eyelids and they help you shift into the relaxed, or "alpha brainwave" state.
I find MindSpa very easy to use right out of the box. I found after the first couple of weeks use, once or twice a day for about 20 minutes, my sleep had significantly improved and I generally feel much better overall. Within a few minutes, it quickly puts me in a deeply relaxed state. It is easier than trying to learn how to meditate and better than using meds. Now that I have been using it for a much longer while, it really works as advertised.
The manual is quite complete and there is a great deal of additional information on their website that is very helpful. There are also many customer reviews on their website which gives a lot of confidence that it is as effective as claimed. There are other similar machines on the market with bells and whistles, but I find them difficult to use and their manuals are confusing written for engineers. I love it! It is well worth the investment.
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The latest 6th generation MindSpa from A/V Stim LLC is programmable meaning that you can create your own bespoke brainwave entrainment sessions. This means that this 'meditation machine' is now fully future proof!
I have found the unit very easy to use and noticed very good results in a relatively short space of time. Within just a few days of running the included Alpha Relaxation programs I noticed that my 'fall off to sleep' patterns and general sleep satisfaction were getting better with time.
The user manual suggests to 'experiment' with the device because in truth there is little or no way to tell accurately how the MindSpa is 're-balancing' one's brainwaves without biofeedback I.E. a 'before and after' EEG snapshot of brainwave states.
Results obtained in less than two weeks of *regular* usage:
Falling asleep quicker with a 'quietened mind'
Sleeping 'deeper' with less snoozing and more revitalised in the morning
More focus and increased concentration I.E. getting things done
General mood has changed from mild frustration to 'quiet optimism'
Feeling more present and have 'found' more time to re-take up regular physical exercising
Summary:
Easy to use for beginners and pros alike
Fast and immediate results when used regularly
Can be powered with supplied USB cable
Works for up to 10-14 days using recommended Alkaline AAA batteries
Non-intrusive alternative therapy for all kinds of disorders including anxiety/stress, ADD, etc.
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I am the only verified purchaser here so I would not believe the other reviews. This is crap and I wish I could send it back. Sorry to be so brutal but that is the way I feel.
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