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Frequently Asked Questions
about Monroe Institute Products, Research and Hemi Sync Technical
Information
Q: What is Hemi-Sync?
A: Hemi-Sync is demonstrated in a simple way by placing
a steady tone in one ear, then a different steady tone in the other ear. As
these different tones are blended together in the brain, the binaural beat or
wavering sound you hear is a brain-produced phenomenon. Such signals can
stimulate specific states of consciousness, which are automatically learned and
can then be recreated from memory.
Q: Is it important to have the earphones on the
correct ear as instructed on some of the exercises?
A: No. As long as you are using stereo equipment, the
intended effect will be achieved. Be sure your earphones are comfortable.
Q: There's noise on my tapes. They all have a
hissing sound which I can only partially filter out with the Dolby®
switch on my stereo. Are my tapes defective?
A: No. The hissing or "tape noise" sound is
intentional. It's known as "pink sound," and provides a bed for the Hemi-Sync
signals. Pink sound contains all the tones the human ear can perceive. The
higher and lower portions of the sound have been adjusted so you hear the entire
sound equally. This helps the mind create or select sound to complete the
Hemi-Sync process. DO NOT use Dolby® or other noise reduction systems
as they interfere with the sophisticated Hemi-Sync process.
Q: What is the difference between hypnosis and
Hemi-Sync?
A: People often regard hypnosis as
a process of being led into a state of high suggestibility and relinquishing
control to the hypnotist. On the other hand, Hemi-Sync is designed to allow the
individual to consciously control and manipulate his/her own states of
awareness. With self- or auto-hypnosis, the individual relaxes him/herself,
moves to a desired state of awareness, and consciously directs the exercise.
Although similar in this regard, Hemi-Sync, with its special frequencies,
assists the listener in achieving the desired state of consciousness much more
quickly. It also opens the way to states of consciousness far beyond hypnosis.
Q: Is the "clicking" sound on some of my tapes
normal?
A: No. If you hear disconcerting
clicking or popping sounds on a tape (versus the "tape hiss" or "tooth brushing"
of the pink sound), it may be defective. First, be sure the clicking is on the
tape and not coming from your tape player. If you have a defective tape, return
it to us for replacement at no charge.
Q: Are Hemi-Sync tapes subliminal?
A: No. "Subliminal" implies that a specific verbal
message is recorded below audible level and often at high speed. The intention
is to embed a particular thought in the mind of the listener. (The notion that
such a concept works has never been demonstrated scientifically.) By comparison,
Hemi-Sync signals, although recorded at a sub-audible level, are not verbal
messages and are not recorded at high speed. The intention of the Hemi-Sync
signals is to assist the listener into a state conducive to the development of
self-directed experience. Several Hemi-Sync tapes contain sleep periods during
which verbal guidance is recorded at a very low level so as not to awaken the
listener. The script during these periods is a repetition of the information
heard previously on the tape.
Q: How can I convince a skeptic that Hemi-Sync
is worth trying?
A: Without interest and
desire, the openness that leads to success will be lacking. In other words:
There is no such thing as convincing a skeptic. It would be better to let
your own personal growth speak for you. As you become calmer, more centered,
more confident, more creative, more intuitive, etc., people close to you will
notice and will want to know why. It may be useful to emphasize what you have
learned rather than the experiences themselves. When it is appropriate to
describe your experiences, try to relate them to something familiar to the ones
with whom you are sharing. Another approach is introducing a more
mainstream Hemi-Sync exercise such as Catnapper or Concentration.
Experiencing and discussing the practical benefits of Hemi-Sync in daily life
can build a foundation for greater openness and self-discovery.
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