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Sirius Quick Start Guide

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1. Install 3 AA batteries.
2. Plug the headphones into either of the two audio jacks on the right
side of the unit.
3. Plug the Lightframes into the jack at the top of the unit.
4. Turn the unit on.
5. Press the (Up/Down) key to choose a session.
6. Put the glasses and headphones on.
7. Press the (Start/Stop) key to start.
Sirius TM

Mind State Optimizer

Close your eyes during the session.
Use the dials to adjust the volume and light brightness.

Sessions
Peak Performance Learning
01 20 min Power
Regeneration
12
13
10 min
35 min
Quick Alertness
Learning With Tapes
User Guide
02 18 min Performance 14 15 min Relax Before Exams
Intensive
15 15 min Concentration
03 15 min Quick Break
16 20 min Creativity
04 15 min Power Pause Enhancement
05 17 min Athletic Warm-Up 17 20 min Visualization
06 30 min Maintaining Peak
Competitive Posture Well Being
18 25 min Body/Mind
Recreation and Relaxation Awareness
07 15 min Quick Work Break 19 22 min Afternoon Break
08 25 min Mind Sauna 20 25 min Deep Release
09 16 min Quick Refresher 21 18 min Goodnight
10 35 min Regeneration 22 25 min Release the Day
11 60 min Deep Meditation 23 No Limit Random Sweep
NOTICE:

Sirius
Read this page before using your system TM
Sirius employs natural forms of sensory stimulation. It is
intended for use as a recreational aid, to promote feelings of well-
being, and as a tool for personal achievement and growth. It is not
intended for use as a medical device, and no medical effects of any
Mind State Optimizer
sort are claimed for it. It is not intended for use in the diagnosis of
disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment,
or prevention of disease. It is not intended to affect the structure or
any function of the body of man.
Do not use the system unless you have read these instructions and Contents
your warranty and agree to its terms. Using the Mind State Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Who should not use this unit: Overview of User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
You should use the unit only under a doctor’s supervision if you:
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• have ever suffered from any form of seizure disorder or epi-
lepsy. Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• have ever received any type of serious head injury or con- Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
cussion.
• are currently taking psychoactive drugs such as barbiturates,
Accessing Sirius’ User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12
tranquilizers, or stimulants. AudioStrobe (U1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• are especially sensitive to bright light or flickering light, or find Manual Control (U2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
that such light can cause headaches or other
discomforts. Light pattern/sound pattern adjustment . . . . . . . . . 11
• suffer from any form of cardiovascular problem or any health ColorPulse (U3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
problem requiring a physician’s care.
MicroPulse (U4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A small percentage of the population who do not have epilepsy may
also experience seizures when exposed to flickering light, including Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–15
the Sirius, and other sources commonly found in nature.
Your First Week with Sirius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17
Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 MindPlace Marketing. Additional Advice for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Trademarks: Sirius™, ColorPulse™, and MicroPulse™ are trademarks of

Preset Session Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–26
AudioStrobe(R) is the registered trademark of AudioStrobe GMBH. Contacting MindPlace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
 Using the Mind • It is best to wait at least one hour after eating as your
digestive system will make greater demands on you, and
State Optimizer draw energy away from the experience. It is also best to
use your unit at the same time every day, as part of your
daily routine.
We would like to welcome you to an exciting new expe-
rience. By making this purchase you have taken an im-
portant step towards developing your consciousness in new • Find a comfortable position to sit in. You can sit in almost
and important ways. You’ll find this to be one of the easiest any chair or in a traditional meditation pose with your
and most useful development tools you will ever legs crossed on the floor. You can practice in a reclining
use. All you have to do is to spend a few minutes per day position if you like. In this position, however, you are more
sitting undisturbed, immersed in this unique experience. likely to fall into a light sleep. The worst that will happen
This small amount of effort will pay enormous dividends under this circumstance is that you may feel a bit drowsy
over time in your growth and well-being. at the conclusion of the session. Ideally, sit upright so you
remain alert during the entire session.
Some people experience immediate positive effects when
using the Sirius, while others find that it takes a little longer. With practice, you will find yourself becoming skilled at hold-
The key is to develop a program of regular use, such as the ing your concentration between wakefulness and sleep.
one described on page 16. We also highly recommend the This is when you will enter a calm, focused awareness, a
series of AudioStrobe(R) titles available on compact place where your creativity can flow more easily. There are
disc which are designed to enhance and extend the effects many good books available which discuss this at length.
induced by Sirius. Set the volume low enough just to be comfortably heard, as
Hints for enjoying and benefiting from this technology you will probably develop a heightened sensitivity to sound
as you go deeper into your session. Start with a low light
• If possible, make a time every day for your tranquility
level and work up to an intensity level that is comfortable
break. One suggestion is to sit down with the Sirius first
for you. More does not necessarily mean better: being com-
2 thing in the morning before the rest of your family is 3
fortable with your experience is the most important factor.
awake. If you are on a tight schedule, then get up a little
earlier than usual. You will find the tiny decrease in sleep Feel free to use music with your session. Learning,
will be more than compensated for by the benefits of self-help, and visualization programs are also an excellent
daily practice. If possible, practice in an environment addition to your session. We also offer a special selection
where you won't be disturbed or distracted. of Audio Strobe® CDs, designed to induce various altered
and augmented states of awareness.
 We now invite you to experience the beneficial processes
for yourself. Develop a comfortable routine for the next sev-
Controls
eral weeks. Notice how your experiences change over time,
and to how your reactions to axiety-provoking situations VOLUME DIAL: Controls the volume of the internal
chance with regular use. sound with Preset sessions or in Manual (U2) mode.
In modes U1 (AudioStrobe), U3 (ColorPulse), and U4
(MicroPulse) the dial controls the SENSITIVITY of the

Overview of User Modes Liteframe response.

LIGHTFRAME LIGHTFRAME BRIGHTNESS DIAL

There are 23 pre-programmed sessions in the Sirius.
glasses input in all modes.
These run at specified pulse rates. (See Preset Session
LED DISPLAY: Prior to session,
Descriptions on page 19 for a complete list.)
displays session number. During
In addition there are four user modes which provide varia- session, displays pulse rate. First
tions on the light and sound experience. and third decimal points indicate
Expand or Focus.
Mode 1 (U1) AudioStrobe® - Select this to play any (See page 11.)
AudioStrobe encoded CD. AudioStrobe is a patented
technology which adds precisely synchronized patterns of START and STOP a session

OPTIMUM RELAXATION INSTRUMENT

light to music and other audio programs.
ON/OFF switch

Sirius
Mode 2 (U2): Manual Control - This mode allows
you to select any pulse rate between 1 and 30 pulses per
U/ DC ADAPTER INPUT
second. MODE/PAUSE KEY: Allows you
Mode 3 (U3): ColorPulse™ - ColorPulse transforms to select one of four user modes.
the beat of your tapes and CDs into patterns of pulsing Also acts as a pause button
light. with AUDIO when running a session.
4 STROBE
5
Mode 4 (U4): MicroPulse™ - The built-in microphone - AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
picks up external sounds around you and converts them jacks. You can plug your
into pulses of light. Very useful when you are too far away headphones and patch cord
into either jack.
from a music source to connect the Sirius directly, or when
you are attending live music events. UP/DOWN KEY: Allows you to step through and
select any of the 23 Preset sessions.
In Manual Mode, used to change frequencies.
 Instructions for Use Playing a session
1. Turn on the unit
Battery Installation
Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.
Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of The first thing you will see is the number “01” in the dis-
the unit and install three AA batteries. We suggest using play. This indicates that Session 1, Power Regeneration,
alkaline batteries for longest life. Do not use rechargeable is ready for use. (The unit will always default to session
NiCad batteries; they run at a slightly lower voltage than 01 when first turned on.)
standard batteries and may prematurely trigger the low bat-
tery warning. Always use the a matched set of batteries. Do 2. Select a session
not leave batteries in the unit for extended periods of time You may choose any of the Preset sessions (1–23) by
as they can leak chemicals that can damage the unit. pressing the (Up/Down) key. The session number is
Low battery warning: When the batteries drop below a indicated in the LED display (01, 02, 03 . . .).
predetermined voltage level, the display will blink with the Use the (Up/Down) key to adjust the audio pitch before
word “Lo”. At this point you may not be able to run a session. starting your session. This can only be adjusted prior to
Please replace the batteries. the start of your session.
External DC power: You may purchase an optional 7.5v 3. Begin a session
200ma adapter to help to conserve battery life. (The USA Select the desired session. (See Session descriptions,
package includes one; outside the USA this varies from page 19.) Simply press the (Start/Stop) key to begin.
country to country). Note that this supply is NOT a battery Close your eyes as soon as the session begins.
charger. If you are locating your own supply, it should be
rated 200-300 ma, 5 to 7 volts DC, plug sheath is ground. NOTE: Two blinking decimal points on the LED display
indicate that a session is running. Prior to starting a ses-
sion, the numbers in the LED display indicate session
6
Headphones and Lightframes number; after starting, they indicate frequency, which will
7
Plug the headphones into either audio jack (on the right change as a session progresses.
side of the unit, below the DC adapter input). 4. Adjust the volume and brightness
Plug your Lightframe glasses into the jack located on
top of the unit. (See Controls, page 5.) 5. Ending a session
Press the (Start/Stop) key or turn off the Sirius to
end your session. To preserve battery life, always turn the
unit off when you are finished.
 Special Features The Lightframes and sound will continue to pulse, but the
pulse rate doesn't change. The session length is extended by
the amount of time you are paused. This way, if you are inter-
Soft-on/Soft-off rupted, or if you like a session’s particular pulse rate, you
All pre-programmed sessions use our Soft-on/Soft-off fea- have the option to stay at that frequency for as long as you
ture. This means that at the start of the session, lights will want.
gradually increase in brightness over a period of approxi-
mately 12 seconds, instead of coming on suddenly. Like-
wise, the lights fade out at the session’s end. Accessing Sirius’ User Modes
Tone Adjustment (Sound Pitch) There are four User Modes which allow you to explore the
light sound experience in different ways.
You may adjust the tone (sound pitch) to your liking while
the session is running by pressing the (Up/Down) key. To access the User Modes
Turn on the Sirius and press the U / (Mode) key to step
Up/Down key through each of the four modes. Each mode displays a “U”
When you press and hold the (Up/Down) key the num- with a number after it.
bers on the display will increase. When the display reaches
the highest or lowest number available it will automatically User Mode 1 (U1): AudioStrobe® decoder
reverse direction. If you press the (Up/Down) key one AudioStrobe is a patented technology which adds precisely
step at a time the numbers in the display will continue in the synchronized patterns of light to music and other audio pro-
same direction. To reverse direction wait a moment before grams. When you select this mode and play AudioStrobe
pressing again. Now when you press the key, the numbers encoded CDs, the coded signals will control the lights. All
will move in the reverse direction. genuine AudioStrobe discs carry the AudioStrobe logo.
Ask your dealer for a list of available titles.
8 Pause 9
Press the U / (Mode) key during a session to pause it.
Press it a second time to continue. While a session is run-
ning, the two decimal points on the left and right of the
display will blink. When these decimal points are off or not
blinking, the session is paused.
 To use AudioStrobe To use Manual Mode
1. Choose Mode U1 1. Choose Mode U2
Plug one end of the patch cord (included with your sys- 2. Adjust the audio pitch
tem) into the headphone output of your CD player. Plug Before starting your session, use the (Up/Down) key to
the other end into either of the audio jacks located on the adjust the pitch. NOTE: In this mode the volume is preset
side of the unit (below the DC adapter input). Plug your when you adjust the pitch.
headphones into the remaining jack.
3. Begin the session
2. Select U1 and start your CD player
Press the (Start/Stop) key to begin the session.
You may adjust the sensitivity of Audio Strobe’s response Use the (Up/Down) key to adjust the light/sound pulse
to the signal by adjusting the left-hand dial. Adjust the rates.
brightness with the right-hand dial. Start by setting these
approximately in the middle range. To temporarily stop a Frequencies ranging from 1 to 20 are adjustable in incre-
session press the pause key on your CD player. ments of 1/10th of a pulse per second; ranges from 20 to
30 are adjustable in increments of one pulse per second.
3. Make volume adjustments on your CD player
Light pattern / Sound pattern adjustment
User Mode 2 (U2): Manual Mode in Manual Mode
Use this mode to select a light/sound pulse rate from You can create two completely different sound and light ef-
1–30 pulses per second, using the (Up/Down) key. In ad- fects with this feature. You can toggle between these two
dition to changing pulse rate you can also toggle between patterns by pressing the U / (Mode) key during a Manual
two different light patterns. (See Focus and Expand, page session. The left and right decimal points on the display will
11.) provide you with a visual indication of the pattern you are
using. This is also true while running a pre-programmed
Manual Mode is ideal for finding out which frequencies pro- session except that the pattern is internally controlled and
10 duce the most interesting patterns, the most vibrant colors, cannot be adjusted by you. 11
the clearest visualizations, or the greatest mood changes.
For example, if you find that 7.8 Hz seems to work espe- Expand - The lights and sound will alternate from left to
cially well for you, you can work with that rate as often as right. The decimal points on the LED will alternate as well.
you like. Focus -The lights blink on/off in sync. The decimal points
on the LED display will blink together.
 User Mode 3 (U3): ColorPulse™ To use the MicroPulse Mode
ColorPulse transforms the beat of your favorite tapes and Choose Mode U4
CDs into patterns of pulsing light. It works best with music The lights will begin to blink, indicating that you are in
with a distinctive beat. You can fine-tune the light show ef- Microphone Mode. The music has to be loud enough for
fects by adjusting the sensitivity with the left-hand dial. Try the sensitive circuitry to pick up the beat. You may use the
this with spoken word tapes and CDs—the lights trigger sensitivity and the brightness dials to make adjustments.
with every spoken word. It’s quite entrancing! Start by setting these approximately in the middle range.
To use ColorPulse
1. Choose Mode U 3
2. Plug one end of the patch cord included with your sys-
Troubleshooting
tem into your CD player, and the other end into either of the The unit does not seem to be working properly. If for
audio jacks located on the side of the unit (below the DC any reason your unit does not seem to operate as ex-
adapter input). Plug your headphones into the remaining pected, first try replacing the batteries. Do not use NiCad
jack. cells.
3. Adjust ColorPulse’s sensitivity response to music by The sound is not working correctly or only coming
turning the left-hand dial. Adjust brightness with the right- through one ear. Check the headphones. Make sure you
hand dial. Start by setting these approximately in the middle have the headphone plug pushed all the way into the jack.
range. Volume adjustment is handled at your music source. Also, try the other audio jack. If sound continues to be a
problem try a different pair of headphones to determine if
User Mode 4 (U4): MicroPulse™ Mode there is a problem with the unit.
The built in microphone picks up sounds around you and The Audio Strobe or ColorPulse mode is operating
passes them through the ColorPulse circuitry. It’s very in an erratic manner. If the Audio Strobe or ColorPulse
12 useful if, for example, you are sitting in your living room functions seem to operate improperly or not as expected 13
listening to music and are too far away to connect the Sirius first try changing your CD or tape player volume. Also ex-
directly to the stereo. Simply choose this mode and lie back. periment with the sensitivity and brightness levels. If it still
The sounds coming from your loudspeakers will trigger the seems to function incorrectly, try using another CD player
lights so you see patterns dancing in time with the music. before assuming the problem is with the Sirius.
Increase or decrease the way the patterns change by ad-
justing the left-hand sensitivity dial.
 The glasses are not working correctly or light is only cannot record digital signals. However, we have included
coming through one side. If only one side of the glasses ColorPulse and the Microphone Modes so that you can ex-
seems to operate, make sure you have pushed the jack all perience a somewhat similar effect with regular tapes and
the way in. Make sure you have the glasses plugged into CDs.
the correct jack at the top of the unit. What is the best way to sit during a session? Place
I cannot adjust tone while in the Manual Mode (U2). In yourself in a comfortable position and allow yourself a few
User Mode 2 tone can only be adjusted prior to the start of moments to settle in before beginning a session. Keep your
your session. Use the (Up/Down) key to adjust the tone legs and arms uncrossed to maintain an open position. This
before starting your session. Once the session starts, the will help to reduce muscle tension.
(Up/Down) key is used to adjust the pulse rate of the light If you continue to have difficulty or believe the unit is faulty,
and sound. please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
The word “Lo” is displayed and the unit stopped func- unit for warranty repair or replacement.
tioning. This indicates the batteries have reached the use-
ful end of their life. Replace them with fresh Alkaline cells.
I hear a funny clicking sound in the headphones. You
probably have the headphones plugged into the Light-
frames jack!
Can I open my eyes during a session? No. Sirius is de-
signed to be used with your eyes closed.
My eyelids seem to flicker with the lights. Reduce the
brightness of the lights so they are more comfortable for
you.

14 I cannot change the volume of the Audio Strobe CDs. 15

Remember to adjust the loudness using the volume control
of your CD player, not the Sirius.
Why are there only Audio Strobe encoded CDs and no
tapes? Audio Strobe only works with CD technology, as the
digital signals which control the lights are hidden in the very
high frequency range. Tapes are much lower quality and
 Your first week with Sirius Day 5 - Continue with at least one 20–30 minute program
of your choice. Stay with your schedule. Notice your
Day 1 - Spend at least one 20 minute session in a comfort- breathing patterns, especially during stressful parts of your
able position of your choice. It can be sitting or lying down. day. Are you out of touch with your body? Just practice
Give yourself a few minutes before beginning to adjust and your breathing exercise during these times.
get comfortable. Read the descriptions and start with a Day 6 - By now you should have a good pattern in place;
session that appeals to you. There is no one magic session this is important—stay with it. Notice your muscle tension
for everyone. As unique human beings we will each prefer during your session. Try a simple exercise of tensing and
different selections. releasing different muscle groups. Continue to do this until
Once you decide on your session, start by taking a few you have gone through your entire body. Remember to
deep breaths, exhaling slowly and completely. Breath from pay attention to your breathing. Notice how you feel at the
your diaphragm rather than your chest. When you are doing end of this session. Compare your thoughts, sensations
this correctly your stomach will move in and out with each and feelings to your first couple of days. Do you notice any
breath. Pay attention only to your breathing: focus com- differences?
pletely on it. Notice your feelings, your thoughts and sensa-
Day 7 - Through your exercises you are learning to intro-
tions, and allow them to flow through you uncritically.
duce greater tranquility in your life. You will find yourself
Day 2 - Again, spend at least one 20 minute period with more tranquil under many different situations. The quality
the Sirius. Focus on each breath. Visualize yourself tran- of your life can improve in as little as a few days. Imagine
quil, refreshed and more able to cope with daily pressures yourself after several months of regular practice: how good
and annoyances. you will feel, how much better your experience of the world
will be.
Day 3 - Today, in addition to focusing on your breath, learn
to start focusing inward. Put all your concentration at an
imaginary point slightly above and between your eyes. Now continue to develop a focused yet tranquil awareness
16 Stay with this point of concentration throughout your entire during your sessions. Allow yourself to flow with your expe- 17
session. rience wherever it takes you. Watch your creative energies
Day 4 - Now you are starting to develop a daily routine. If begin to blossom as you enter deeper and deeper states of
this is difficult, look at what small changes you can make consciousness. Little by little you will notice subtle yet pow-
for this to be an important part of your day. Run one of the erful changes transforming your experience of the world
longer sessions if you like, and see how that feels. around you. Enjoy, you deserve it!
 Additional Advice for Use Preset Session Descriptions
• Do not use the Sirius in unusually dusty or dirty envi- A decade of experience developing and refining the use of
ronments. light and sound technology has gone into the Sirius. The
• Keep away from excessive moisture. proprietary preset sessions are the result of years of exten-
sive research, in both universities and in the private sector.
• The unit is built to withstand moderate shock; however, we
suggest you keep it in the protective carrying case when Sessions have been grouped into four categories — Peak
not in use. Performance, Tranquility, Learning, and Well Being.

• Do not leave it exposed to direct sunlight for an extended Peak Performance

period of time, or inside a closed automobile on hot days.
These sessions will help you maintain clear and focused
• Remove the batteries if you are not using the unit for long states throughout the day. Try using these when you feel
periods, as batteries can leak and permanently damage your energy level waning.
the unit.
• Clean the glasses on occasion with a clean cloth and 01 20 min Power Regeneration
rubbing alcohol to avoid buildup of oils and dirt on the Studies of peak performance suggest that you perform
surfaces. better with a “power nap” as part of a daily routine; in other
• Please plug and unplug all connectors by the leads. Do words, a break completely away from your duties and re-
not pull the connectors out by pulling on the wire; this sponsibilities. You will be able to perform more efficiently
could damage the wires. and actually find yourself accomplishing more. With time
you might also find that your desire for stimulants like cof-
fee, tea or sweetened soft drinks will decrease. Use this
session, or sessions 3, 4, 7, 9, or 12 for feelings of mental
and physical regeneration.
18 19
02 18 min Performance Intensive
This fast-paced session is great if you feel the need for a
“mood boost.” We suggest that you use it with your favorite
high beat music. This is a session you can use several
times in a row if you choose.
 03 15 min Quick Break 06 30 min Maintaining Peak
Use this session during your day to quickly feel refreshed Competitive Posture
and regenerated. It is a very useful session to use when Use this session between athletic competitions for visual-
you know you have a very long and busy schedule ahead ization, success, and peak performance. It is best to use
of you. A 15 minute break a few times per day is an invest- it with either positive affirmation or guided visualization
ment in focus, clarity, and decision making. scripts written and spoken by yourself, your coach or train-
er, or with any of the fine recorded products available on
04 15 min Power Pause
the market. You do not have to be involved in sports compe-
This is a slightly more stimulating version of session 03. It tition to enjoy the positive effects of this session.
will help clear your mind of all thoughts for a few minutes
and increase your mental clarity. You can choose to use Tranquility Induction
fast-paced music instead of the internal sounds.
Use these sessions on a regular basis for best results. It
05 17 min Athletic Warm-Up is useful to read books on meditation and tranquility tech-
This session will help enhance feelings of tranquil concen- niques and to incorporate these techniques into a daily
tration prior to exercise or physical competition. A number practice.
of athletes do exceptionally well in practice only to falter in
07 15 min Quick Work Break
competition. Top performers are able to maintain consistent
performance under all circumstances. The key is a tranquil The common wisdom says you should take breaks at regu-
yet focused state allowing your mind and body to work in lar intervals if, for example, you work on a computer for
harmony. Physical training is only half the battle towards extended periods of time. Combine this session with a good
success in competition. Sit quietly and visualize yourself regimen of stretching exercise to avoid many of the chronic
(and your team) attaining the goals you set for yourself. You physical maladies that affect more and more people who sit
may also use this session with any number of peak perfor- in one place too long. In addition, we suggest that you use
mance or positive affirmation tapes. You or your coach may this session during your break times. It is also great after
20 even record your own positive affirmations and play them lunch and before you go back to the keyboard. 21
back while using this session.
 08 25 min Mind Sauna 11 60 min Deep Meditation
Use this with deep breathing and muscle awareness ex- Make time for yourself! Use this session when you know
ercises. Start by breathing from your diaphragm. You will you will remain undisturbed. This is the longest session
know you are doing this correctly when you feel your stom- offered and for beginning users it may seem too long. It is
ach, not your chest, moving up and down with every deep excellent as a training session if you are trying to learn how
breath. As you allow your muscles to relax, tension will to meditate for extended periods. You may find your medita-
disappear. You may try lying down while using this session tion practice will go more smoothly even without the help of
with relaxing music. There is a quick two minute boost at this machine.
the end of the session to bring you “back up” again.
Learning
09 16 min Quick Refresher
Here is help for you to refocus your energies. Use it if you Learning is enhanced when you are in a tranquil, alert
are feeling you need to be able to revitalize yourself dur- state. Absorbing new information and concepts—and
ing a particularly difficult day. As you become more familiar memorization too—becomes easier. Many people also find
with the subtleties of the various sessions you will find you self-help tapes are more effective when used along with a
will tend to develop favorites you use several times a week. light and sound machine. Try sessions 13, 16, or 17 for this
Because they are convenient to use, some of the 15–20 purpose, but make sure the session you choose is long
minute sessions like this one will get a lot of use. enough to last the length of the tape.

10 35 min Regeneration 12 10 min Quick Alertness Break

This session is long enough to allow you to reach a state of This is a perfect session to help you remain focused on
very deep tranquility and focused concentration. Some peo- your studies. It is designed to be used once every 40 to 60
ple feel this session seems much shorter then 35 minutes. minutes. This session will help you to better integrate the
A session like this has to be used on a regular basis over a material during your study period.
period of several weeks to help you learn to properly let go 13 35 min Learning with Tapes
22 and allow yourself to become deeply tranquil. This is also a 23
This session is specifically designed for use with language
good session to use with tranquility or self-help tapes. tapes. It uses the techniques pioneered by a Bulgarian
researcher, called superlearning. It involves developing a
state of tranquil and focused concentration.
 14 15 min Relax Before Exams or Well-Being
Pressure Situations
These sessions are especially useful when you are looking
It will leave you with a sense of calm, focus and confidence. for a release from the tensions that build up during the day.
Concentration can be broken when you are feeling uneasy.
Everyone has had the experience of taking an exam, feel- 18 25 min Body/Mind Awareness
ing pressured and forgetting material they easily remember There is a direct connection between health of the mind
when the pressure is taken off. This session is ideal for use and the body. It is difficult to have a tranquil mind while your
before an exam or presentation. body feels tense. Alternatively, it is difficult to allow your
body to relax if your mind is overactive or you are filled with
15 15 min Concentration
emotional anxiety. This session is best used with a record-
This session is designed to quickly bring you into a calm, ed program designed for tranquility of your body and mind.
focused state. A tranquil body allows the mind more ability If no tape is available, do a body awareness exercise of
to be alert and attentive. Your main focus when using this going through each muscle group and becoming aware of
session should be to allow your body to become as tran- tight spots. Work to release and relax your entire body over
quil as possible while maintaining your alertness. Use your this 25 minute session. Use it often if this is your main area
breathing exercises to help you do that. of concern. Pay attention to your body and notice if you find
16 20 min Creativity Enhancement it becoming looser as the weeks progress.
This session sweeps through a series of frequencies to 19 22 min Afternoon Break
help stimulate your thought processes. Use it frequently for Mix this session with some gentle, soothing music or nature
maximum benefit. Try this one for several days in a row for sounds to reduce the tensions caused by your daily life. The
help with problem solving. Try not to push for a solution: try session is long enough to help you to become deeply re-
to allow one to come on it’s own. Sometimes letting go is freshed, but not so long as to cut too heavily into your other
the best method. daily responsibilities. One of the most difficult problems to
17 20 min Visualization overcome is making the time each day to use the unit in a
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Use when you feel tired and want a session that moves meaningful way. If you find this to be the case try any of the
through a series of frequencies for stimulation and visual- 15–25 minute sessions and commit yourself to using them.
ization. If you are a visual person, you will see all kinds of If you can spare a few extra minutes you may find this ses-
kaleidoscopic imagery. The session is quite enjoyable with sion becomes one of your favorites.
very pleasant after-effects.
 20 25 min Deep Tranquility
Try this session first if you are really sensitive or just start-
ing out on the machine. This is one of the most gentle ses-
sions in the unit. Just sit back and allow yourself to gently
flow.
21 18 min Goodnight
This is a great session to use at the end of your day. Lie
down, and set the lights at a low level. It is fairly short be-
cause we do not want you to fall asleep while still wearing
the glasses and headphones.
22 25 min Release the Day
Use this with the lights set to a low to moderate setting.
This is an end of the day session for calming and internal
balance. It is best used when you have planned no more
social interaction for the remainder of the evening, including
TV. Perhaps after using it you will want to read a book for a
while or just go directly to sleep.
23 No time limit Random Sweep Contacting Mindplace
This session will never run the same way twice. It is de- 170 N.W. 73rd Street Seattle, Washington 98145
signed to move from frequency to frequency in a random
pattern. The frequency changes every few seconds. Ex- Phone (in the U.S.)
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