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M.I.A.S. BULLETIN
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE MONROE 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
lefi: brain functions (lineal, verbal, analytic) and those of the right
brain (visual, spacial, synthesis). All concede the fact that our edu-
cational system and the fundamental values of our culture nurture heav
. ily such left brain dominance.
Synchronous or simultaneous brain wave patterns in both hemisphere
(HEMI-SYNC) apparently occurs infrequently in typical human consciousne
and then for a few seconds at the most. Usually, activity shifts from
left to right hemisphere as the dominant area almost in a flickering mo
ment according to the mantal task at the moment.
By definition, hemispheric synchronization or coherence is a state
of consciousness indicated by EEG forms in both hemispheres which are
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 stur
was conducted by Elmer and Alyce Green at the Menninger Clinic, where a
subject with twenty years in Zen meditative training was tested extensi:
ly. 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 synchronization
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 HEMI-SYNC state can be instigated, identified, and measured.
The full scope of HEMI-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 such
consciousness. Conversely, hypnosis, drug-induced states, illness, an-
aesthesia, and like conditions do not, 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 HEMI-SYNC consciousness, based
upon both anecdotal and bio-monitoring consensus from 4,823 experiment
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) Higher suggestibility, but with greater acceptance or
rejection.
(F) Holistic problem solving and decision-making.
(G) Changes in overview, less restrictive, significantly broa
in scope.
(H) Major increase in creativity, ideas, with attendant appli
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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