Binaural beats

The science behind binaural beats is both fascinating whilst at the sound time sounding like some alternative, hippy type way of thinking. It is controversial and academic research argues back and forth as to its real value. My personal experience is that binaural beats has been a hugely positive influence in lowering stress levels. I often combine listening to binaural beats whilst walking.

One important factor to remember is that binaural beats work on the idea that the sound or music that is played in one ear is played at a different beat to the other. So it really works best with ear buds or even better still, proper headphones rather than playing on you device's loudspeaker. Sessions of only 20 minutes to no more than one hour seems to be a common practice. This article in the Medical News Today provides some interesting ideas around the use of binaural beats.



Here is a list of different binaural beats that either clients or myself have found useful.

10.5 hz Binaural Beats:


426 hz Binaural beats:

432 hz Binaural beats:


528 hz Binaural Beats:

852 hz Binaural Beats:


Tips:
  • Do a YouTube or Google search on "Binaural Beats".
  • Experiment with different clips to find the ones that most appeal to you.
  • Be in a place that minimizes distractions.
  • Generally budget for between 20 and 60 minutes time.
Websites and clips
Science and research type stuff:

Research and academic study has to date provided mixed conclusions on the use of binaural beats. I have found that it works for most clients but not for all.

Ross,B, Miyazaki, T,Thompson, J, Jamali,S & Fujioka, T, 'Human cortical responses to slow and fast binaural beats reveal multiple mechanisms of binaural hearing', 2014, Journal of Neurophysiology, American Physiological Society, Vol. 112, No.8. PDF available here.

Perez, H, Dumas, G & Lehmann, A, 'Binaural Beats through the Auditory Pathway: From Brainstem to Connectivity Patterns', eNeuro, Vol. 7, No. 2. PDF available here.

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