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  A COMMUNICATION FROM THE MONnOE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
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  THE HEMI-SYNC PROCESS
  Perhaps the most significant mind-brain research in recent years
  has been in the hemisphereic specialization. The consensus of several
  hundred pages and studies generally supports the postulates of dominant
  lef;-. brain functions (lineal, verbal, analytic) and those of the right
  brain (visual, spacial, synthesis). All concede the fact that our edu-
  cational systezi and the fundamental values of our culture nurture hen-;
  ily such left brain dominance.
  Synchronous or simultaneous brain wave patterns in both hemisphoce
  (11EXI-SYNC) apparently occurs infrequently in typical human consciousLe
  and then for a few seconds at the most. Usually, activity shifts from.
  left to right hemisphere am the dominant area almost in a flicke'ring mo
  ment according to the mental task at the moment.
  By definition, hemispheric synchronization or coherence is a state
  of consciousness indicated by EEG forms in both hemispheres which aro
  simultaneously equal in amplitude and frequency. Due to the rare occur.
  ence and short duration of such consciousness, there has been little
  supportive instrumental measurement until recently. The best early stiv
  was conducted by Elmer and Alyce Green at the 24anninger Clinic, where a
  subject with twenty years in Zen meditative training was tested extensi',
  1y. Results showed that the subject could establish at will a hemi-sync
  state, consistently and over fifteen minutes in length.
  Through the use of audio stimulae to evoke an electrical frequency-
  following response in the brain (FFR), as developed by the Institute,
  and with the application of such signals in a beat-frequency mode (diff-.
  erential signals in each ear), research by the institute has determined
  workable methods and techniques that induce hemisphereic synchronizatior
  or coherence in the human brain. This has been verified and replicated
  consistently both at the Institute and other facilities.
  Thus for the first time, consciousness as represented and/or create
  by the JIF.MI-SYVC state can be instigated, identified, and measured.
  The full scope of IIEMI-SYNC consciousness is yet to be determined.
  Very little is known of its characteristics, value or utility other than
  the preliminary work performed by the Institute. There is a growing be-
  lief that meditation, moments of crisis, certain mental disciplines, in-
  tense concentration, peak experiences, all represent varieties of stich
  consciousness. Conversely, hypnosis, drug-induced states, illness, an-
  aesthesia, and like conditions do nots Subsequent research may substana,
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    such belief, now that investigative tools are available.
    The Institute has reached the following conclusions in relation
    to the propagation and delineation of ITEMI-SYNC consciousness,based
    upon both anecdotal and bio-monitoring consensus from 4,823 experimeni
    among 1,280 volunteer participants over a five year period.
    (1) The characteristics of such consciousness may be varied
    directly in accordance with the signal or signals introduced.
    (2) The re-introduction of such signal patterns evoke a repli-
    cation of the original characteristics.
    (3) Specific states of HEMI-SYNC consciousness can be learned
    and re-established without the original stimulus much as the bio-
    feedback process.
    (4) HEMI-SYNC audio stimulus is not all-pervasive. It can be
    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 multiple
    audio patterns, the following characteristics of HEMI-SYNC consciousne
    have been noted
    (A) Deep mental and physical relaxation.
    (B) Sense of euphoria, extending beyond stimulus.
    (C) Single-pointed focus of attention.
    (D) Increased utilization of memory patterns, at all levels.
    (E) Hi(lber suggestibility, but with greater acceptance or
    rejection.
    (F) Holistic problem solving and decision-making.
         (G) Changes in overview, less restrictive, significantly broa
    in scope.
         (11) Major increase in creativity, ideas, with attendant appli
    cation.
    (1) Measurable changes in muscular co-ordination.
         (J) Permanent inemory addition, by rote and self-synthesized
    experience.
         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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