WHAT IS BIOTUNING?
The long-term impact of stress on the body, including the persistent exposure to hormones like cortisol, can affect various systems and processes, making you susceptible to a range of health issues.
Bio-Tuning® is a patented stress reduction technique that uses specific sounds and advanced monitoring equipment to balance the brain and nervous system.
The technology is based on 40+ years of clinical observations and utilizes our own specialized “Real-Time Heart Rate Variability” to measure the balance of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Bio-Tuning® Program consists of three levels. Each level corresponds to a different phase of wellcare.
LEVEL 1: HEALING
The Healing Phase of Bio-Tuning® is designed to provide a solid foundation for balancing the Physical Body through Delta brainwaves, the Emotional Body through Theta brainwaves, and the Mental Body through Alpha brainwaves.
Gamma brainwaves and Default Mode Network also play a crucial role in helping to re-balance the brain, improve cognitive function, and enhance one’s sense of self in time and space. With this comprehensive approach, the Healing Phase is the first step towards restoring harmony to your mind and body.
LEVEL 2: ENHANCEMENT
In this level, we entrain your brainwaves to the borderline states. Borderline Brainwaves are specialized states where different frequency ranges overlap, and brainwave entrainment to these areas can enhance certain abilities. The Enhancement Level of Bio-Tuning® aims to move beyond healing and into the enhancement of these zones, focusing on five borderline states: Beta/Alpha, Alpha/Theta, Theta/Delta, Delta/Epsilon, and Gamma/Beta. Entrainment to these states can help enhance IQ, creativity, emotional intelligence, mental focus, and expand an understanding about the metaphorical meaning behind physical symptoms.
LEVEL 3: HIGH-TECH MEDITATION
This is the third level of Bio-Tuning®, high-tech meditation, which includes several brainwave states such as Epsilon 1 & 2, Gamma, Hyper-Gamma, Lambda, Iota 1 & 2, SMR Beta, and the Default Mode Network. These soundtracks are designed to be listened to with headphones while in a meditative posture, and can be used in daily activities to incorporate the meditative state into regular life. These brainwave states are based on research and experimentation, and aim to explore advanced states of higher meditation.
GETTING STARTED
After gaining an understanding of the overall process, you may wonder how our sessions operate. We’re going to break this into three easy steps to show you how it all works.
STEP 1
The initial appointment for our Bio-Tuning® service lasts 60-90 minutes. During this session, we measure and collect your Bio-Tuning® frequency (aka “Biotone”) and conduct a 30-minute initial session on the sound chair. This non-invasive process simply requires placing small electrodes on your wrists to measure your Heart-Rate Variability (HRV).
STEP 2
Following the initial appointment, you will take home the same track used in the listening session and listen to it for 30 minutes per day during the first week. Then, you will return for a follow-up appointment to begin the custom music program in your fundamental frequency the following week. In total, there are 22 sessions if you complete all three levels, including the initial appointment. All follow-up appointments last approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEP 3
During each follow-up session, you will receive a new custom track, each specially hand-crafted by our team of brainwave sound experts in the key of your fundamental frequency, which you will experience on our patented sound chair at the lounge. You will then listen to the track for 30 minutes at home daily for 2-3 weeks between sessions, think of it like going to the gym, but for your stress handling muscle. If you are interested in remote sessions after the initial collection, we have options available and can provide additional details upon request.
ALL SET
Thanks for taking the time to learn about Bio-Tuning and our unique process here at Skye Lounge. We hope you’ve found this information useful and intriguing! Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve a deeper state of relaxation, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Please click here to head to our services page to book your first appointment. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We hope to see you soon!
Allostatic load refers to the cumulative wear and tear on the body that occurs as a result of chronic exposure to stress. It refers to the gradual degradation of physiological systems in the body, resulting from the repeated activation of stress response mechanisms. Over time, this repeated activation can result in changes to the normal functioning of these systems, leading to a range of negative health outcomes, such as cardiovascular disease, depression, and cognitive decline.
Some of these Include
Anxiety, depression, digestive problems, headaches, muscle pain and tension, heart disease, sleep problems, weight gain, and memory and concentration difficulties.
Physical Resonance refers to the phenomenon in which an object vibrates in response to a certain frequency of sound waves. In the context of Bio-Tuning®, Physical Resonance refers to the use of specific sounds that can resonate and stimulate different parts of the body, including the control centers of the Autonomic Nervous System.
Brainwave Entrainment is a technique used to alter brainwave patterns by exposing the brain to specific frequencies of sound or light. This process aims to synchronize brainwaves to a desired frequency, inducing a state such as relaxation, focus, or sleep.
Primordial sounds are ancient and deeply relaxing sounds that are said to be the building blocks of creation and the universe. These sounds are thought to align with the frequencies of nature and are believed to bring balance and harmony to our inner selves.
Advanced 3-D Sound Processing is a technique that utilizes sophisticated algorithms to simulate the experience of sound in a three-dimensional environment.
The technology uses advanced sound localization and spatialization techniques to produce a more vivid and realistic audio experience that can help to alter brainwave patterns and induce a desired state of consciousness for bio-tuning.
Delta brainwaves are the slowest of the five main types of brainwaves and are characterized by a frequency of oscillation that ranges from 0.5 to 4 Hz. They are most commonly associated with deep, restful sleep and a state of deep relaxation. When a person is in a deep sleep, their brain is producing mainly delta waves, which is why delta brainwaves are sometimes referred to as “sleep waves.”
Theta brainwaves are one of the five main types of brainwaves, characterized by a frequency of oscillation that ranges from 4 to 8 Hz. They are the most commonly associated with Dreaming Sleep, Emotional Healing, creativity, and Shamanic journey experiences.
Theta brainwaves are also associated with a heightened state of creativity, imaginative thinking, intuition, and spiritual awareness.
Alpha brainwaves are a type of brainwave that are present when a person is in a state of relaxation and calm, with a clear and alert mind.
They have a frequency range of 8 to 13 Hz and are often present when a person is engaged in activities such as meditation, mindfulness, or deep relaxation. Alpha brainwaves are commonly associated with the state of mind between wakefulness and sleep, a quiet relaxed state and inner directed “holographic” mind state.
Gamma brainwaves are a type of brainwave that have a frequency range of 30-80 Hz with usual activity around 40 Hz. They are associated with high levels of mental activity, including heightened perception, alertness, and focus.
Gamma brainwaves have been linked to the processing of information, problem-solving, and the formation of memories, as well as to the integration of sensory information from different parts of the brain.
The Default Mode Network (DMN) is a group of four brain regions in high synchronicity together. The Default Mode Network represents 95% of brain function “under the hood”. Our rational, cognitive brain function represents the remaining 5%. The Default Mode network is where we balance our sense of Self in Time and Space, which is also associated with high states of meditation.
Research has shown that disruptions of the synchronicity of these four zones is associated with at least a dozen different neurological conditions: ADD, Autism, Depression, PTSD, Alzheimers, and cognitive decline.
The Beta/Alpha brainwave state (around 13 Hz) is a fascinating phenomenon that has been studied in genius, prodigy children with high IQs. It is a state where the brain is in between two modes of thinking: Beta, which is focused and linear, and Alpha, which is more relaxed and non-linear. Most people can only engage in one mode at a time, but those with high IQs can do both simultaneously. By training the mind to enter this state, it is possible to increase IQ and access both modes of thinking at the same time.
The Alpha/Theta brainwave state (7-8 Hz) is a powerful space where the mind and emotions intersect. Alpha is a holographic state of internalized thinking, while Theta is where emotions are processed. In the boundary between these states lies Emotional Intelligence, where we can gain insight into the perspectives of the opposite gender. This zone is found at 7-8 Hz and is also home to the Schumann Resonance, the natural frequency of our planet Earth at 7.83 Hz. By entraining our brainwaves to this state, we can deepen our connection to the Earth and enhance our emotional intelligence.
In the Theta/Delta brainwave state (3.5-4 Hz), emotional processing occurs in the Theta state, and physical healing occurs in the Delta state during deep sleep. When emotional traumas manifest as physical symptoms, it is at the borderline between these two states. Entrainment in this zone can assist in resolving these issues. This state is also associated with long-term memory and can be helpful during studying to enhance retention.
In 1989, Dr. Jeffrey Thompson discovered Epsilon brainwave frequency while observing patients undergoing deep Delta brainwave entrainment sessions. Epsilon is associated with metaphysical experiences, while Delta is linked to the physical body. The Delta/Epsilon borderline state (0.5 Hz) is where we can comprehend the metaphysical significance of physical symptoms. This understanding can help us identify the underlying, esoteric cause of various health issues.
The Gamma and High Beta brainwave states meet at around 38-40 Hz, where High Beta is extreme mental focus and Gamma is a higher plane of focus on everything. Entraining to this state brings both worlds together, resulting in a high focus on the local world and a large-scale focus on the universal world, providing great perspective and context.
The Epsilon 1 & 2 brainwave states, which have a frequency range between 0.25-0.125 Hz, have been linked to heightened metaphysical awareness and spiritual phenomena, such as out-of-body and pre-cognitive experiences. Research conducted at the California Institute for Human Science in the late 1990s found that listening to a 17-minute soundtrack with Epsilon entrainment led to a significant increase in pre-cognitive ability in a 40 person double blind study. Epsilon 2 is considered a deeper level of this entrainment.
Gamma brainwave activity, ranging from around 40 to 80 Hz, has been studied in relation to meditation. A research project at Princeston University with a group of seasoned monks showed massive amplitudes of Gamma brainwave activity in meditators, who reported experiencing a sense of “Universal Empathy for All Living Beings”.
Gamma waves are believed to modulate with Theta waves, lifting information out of the brain in a wireless communication network, which takes place in the “cloud” of the brain. This may be the reason behind the monks’ reported empathy towards all living things, and may also contribute to a sense of weightlessness and expansion.
Hyper-Gamma Brainwaves are high-frequency brainwaves (~100 Hz) that enhance focus, increase creativity and lead to higher states of consciousness. Brainwave entrainment with hyper gamma waves can improve cognitive performance, mental clarity, and memory recall.
These waves also promote the production of endorphins, which promote relaxation and well-being, leading to improved mental and emotional states, productivity, and creativity.
Lambda brainwaves are very high-frequency brainwaves (~200 Hz) that promote advanced states of meditation, spiritual experiences, and transcendence. Brainwave entrainment with lambda waves are believed to deepen meditative practice, enhance spiritual experiences, and promote interconnectedness with the universe.
These waves are also believed to increase intuition, empathy, and emotional intelligence, leading to heightened awareness, emotional regulation, and well-being.
The IOTA 1 & 2 brainwave frequencies range from 0.0156 Hz to 0.0078 Hz and are the latest advancements in brainwave research. Studies show that slower brainwaves result in balanced body function and heightened states of consciousness.
The slowest brainwaves, found in the Default Mode Network, are linked to “Cosmic Consciousness” states. IOTA 1 & 2 brainwave entrainment may lead to even deeper self-integration experiences and a deeper connection with the Earth as these rhythms align with the breathing rate of trees and the plant kingdom.
SMR Beta 1 & 2 frequency range (12.5-15 Hz) is linked to an alert and attentive state with calm motor activities. SMR training improves attention and focus by decreasing wandering Theta waves and racing High Beta waves, while increasing calm and focused SMR waves.
This training also enhances motoric precision, balance, and the ability to relax. As a meditation technique, it resembles “Meditation in Action”, “Every Minute Zen”, and “Work on Oneself” and is most effective when combined with real-world activities.