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THZ HEMI-SYNC PROCESS
Perhaps the most significant mind-brain research in recent yearE
has been in the hemispheraic specialization. The consensus of snver-'-@
hundred pages and studies generally supports the postulates of dorain@,
lef;-. brain functions (lineal, verbalp analytic) and those of the rigill.
brain (visual, spacial, synthesis). All concede the fact that our cO
cational system and the fundamental values of our culture nurture hi!!
ily such left brain dominance.
Synchronous or simultaneous brain wave patterns in both hemi3pbo
(HEXI-SYMC) apparently occurs infrequently in typical human consciour:
and then for a few seconds at the most. Usually, activity shifts froy
left to right hemisphere an the dominant area almost in a flicke'ring
qent according to the mental task at the mom*nt.
By definition, hemispheric synchronization or coherence is a sta,
of consciousness indicated by REG forms in both hemispheres which aru
simultaneously equal In amplitude and frequency. Due to thot rare occi.
once and short duration of such consciousness, there has been litt"Le
supportive instrumental measurement until recently. The best early st
was conducted by Elmer and Alyce Green at the Menning*r Clinic, wh;tre
subject with twenty years in Zen meditative training was tested extcra.@
ly. Results showed that the subject could establish at will a he.-Ri-31'
state, consistently and over fifteen minutes in length.
Through the use of audio stimulae to evoke an electrical frequenC,
following response in the brain (FFR), as developed by the Inatitutc,
aiid with the application of such signals in a beat-frequency mode (dif
arential signals in each ear), research by the Institute has determine
workable methods and techniques that Induce homtophereic synchronid-at-4(
or coherence in the human brain. This has been verified and replicate@.
consistently both at the Institute and other facilities.
Thus for the first time, consciousnesu as repreaentad and/or creat.
by the HEMI.-SYNC state can be instigated, identifted, and measured.
The full scope of HFAI-SYNC consciousnesx is yet to be determined,
Very little is known of its characteristics, value or utility other th,"
the preliminary work performed by the Institute. There in a growing, be.
lief that meditation, moments of crisis, certain mental disciplines, in-
tense concentration, peak experiences, all represent varieties of such
consciousness. Conversely, hypnosis, drug-induced states, illness, an-
aesthesia, and like conditions do notA Subsequent research may substanv..
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In a social structure bound heavily to ca"5al relationships through
matter-time-space, the acceptance of such as valid through personal
experience was indeed profound, distrtbing, arid extremely stimulating
to both staff and participants. It was truly a suspected Pandora's D@
that offered unexpected potentials in an aspect that had pre-occupied
man since his early beginnings.
With the advent of a wide interest in brain-hemispheric theory and
@;tudy,, the Institute undertook to explore the hi-lateral effects of F':
The natural outcome of this was to seek patterns which would "balance'
or adjust the relationships between the left and righ brain, and help
produce desired changes in behavior. Utilizing the Institute FFR pro-
cess in the binaural mode, a bi-latcral FIEG on a volunteer subject vya!l
set up whereby the dominant wave form of each brain hemisphere was dig
played on a dual-trace oscilloscolle.
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The total meaning of such coherency is riot understood as no extended
studies have been made except those begun by the Itistitute. Prior to
the development of the FFR method, no efficient technique was availabl-
to generate an hemi-sync state. It may be true. that those in a focuse@
relaxed state in prayer, meditation, or similar physically-quiet state.;
may produce periods of such synchronization. Certainly, it must occur
naturally if only momentarily under certain specific conditions in hilm,
life. Exactly what these are is not yut known.
There is a partial entrainment effect, and there are indications that I
can be learned much as in the bio-feedback model. Whether the synth@isi
signal crosses the Corpus Callosum (the nerve network between the brair
hemispheres), travels through the brain st,@@m, limbic system - this has
yet to be determined. It appears that now neural pathways are establi@_;
as a result.
Vie efforts of the Institute have not been desicined or performed with
the intent of offering documentation to tlie scientific community ot
the world at large, although much of orthodox scientific method has beer
utilized. instead, 5uch can well be the goal of other organizations am
individuals who may take the basic findings of the Institute to prove
and present them in other forrtts, in other areas of-specialization. The
institute welcomes this participation.
For further information, write or phone: P. 0. Box 94C, Faber, VA 22938,
(804) 361-1252.
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M.I.A.S. BumALLETHIN
A COMMUNICATION FnOM 1HE MONROE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCi
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ORIGINSt The Institute had its beginning in tho Research and Developme
1vislon of Monroe Industries, 1nc., which at the time (1958) was inves
tigating methods and techniques of accelerated learninJ through practic
environmental changes. As a result of cert.ain findings, the docision
was made to broaden the hase of Such investigations and to alter the pu
poL,e of any such research effqrt. In 1971, the Tnstitute was created t,
conform with and expand this different appro@-tch.
11REMISEt Stated simply, the Institute holds to the concept that (I): Cc.
scious 'ness and the focusing thereof contain any and all solutions to thf
life processes that man desires or encounters. (2): Greater understaric
ing and appreciation of such consciousness can be achieved only through
inter-disciplinary approaches and cc-ordination; (3)t The results of
related research effort are moaningful only if reduced to practical ap-
plication, to "Something of Value" within the context of the contemporar
culture or era.
SUMMARY: Early stuMies of consciousness aiid the devay thereof into alec
E_F0_5_9T1_t a major tool into use by the Institute.
lt*was discovered that phased sire waves at discernable sound trequencie,
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With the availability of this new tool, for the first time it became
possible to develop and hold the subject into any of the various sta,jea
of sleep, frorn light alpha relaxation through theta into delta and in
REM (dreaming) , A genoric patent on the methol and techniqiic was granted,
to the originator, Robert Monroe, for whom the Institute is named.
Tlio Monroe method and tOChniqLILIS WO-ro. found to bo able to "proqratyt" sleep
cycles throughout the night. ot slool), if so desired. Variations could
L-ring adjustment of the duration of each stage of sleep during the cycla,
according to the needs and desires of tho individual. The waking-from-
sleep moment was enhanced greatly over the traditionil alarm clock which
had rAo cognizance of the stage of sleep it was invading. By prograrr.-ning
the FFR up into REM sleep for the few i-ainutes before wake-up time, then
inserting a beta signal, the sleeper was roused qontly yet firmly, with-
out startling shock or dull sleep "hangover".
Another important milestone of institute resoarc@l into consciousness
came with the development of a "mind awake, - body asleep" state.
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The Institute has reached the following conclusions in relatio
to the propagation and delineation of HEMI-SYNC consciousnest,based
upon both anecdotal and bio-monitoring consensus from 4,823 ezperimi
among 1,280 volunteer participants over a five year period.
(1) The characteristics of such consciousness may be varied
directly in accordance with tho signal or signals introduced.
(2) The re-introduction of such signal patterns evoke a rep]
cation of the original charactetistics.
(3) Specific states of HEMI-SYNC consciousness can be learne
and re-established without the original StilnUIUS much as the bio-
feedback process.
(4) HEMI-SYNC audio stimulus is not all-pervasive. it can bf
rejected easily either subjectively or objectively.
(5) No significant or lasting contra-indicative effects have
been reported among the participants in the experimental series.
(6) Based upon the application of specific single and multipl
audio patterns, the following character is tics of HEMI-SYNC consciousti
have been noted
(A) Deep wental and physical relaxation.
(B) Sense of euphoria, extendinq beyontl stimulus.
(C) Single-pointed focus of attention.
(D) Increased utilization of memory patLerns, at all levels
(E) Higher sugqe@utihility, but, with qreater acceptAnce O&@
rejection.
(F) Holistic problem solving and. decision-making.
(G) Chanqes in overview, less restrictive, significantly bru
in scope.
(11) Major increase in creativity, ideas, with attendant app.l.
cation.
(I) Measurable changes in muscular co-ordination.
(J) Permanent memory addition, by rote and self-synthesized
experience.
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The Institute is continuing to operate experimental programs in
the evaluation of effects produced by other audio patterns yet to be
investigated. Formal papers of such effort will be presented to appro-
priate groups at a future date.
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