Are Binaural Beats The New Fix?

These frequencies have shown to be mood-altering, but how severe are they really?

Meditative music has been around for thousands of years. The healing effects weren’t documented or rumored in many cultures yet. Now, the power of meditation has taken on a new form and a new name — binaural beats.

It is music that employs the use of two different tones to create a wave or beat, within the brain. The waveforms can be used to guide the listener, through the frequency of each wave, into specific zones that can be linked to the desired effect, from relaxation to mood alteration. The effects of profound relaxation can last through the day as well.

Research has found that in some cases people have experienced way more than relaxation. People reported they had gotten a “high” from listening to these frequencies. The high was said to be comparable to the chemical Psilocybin, the compound in popular psychedelic drug “magic mushrooms”.

These frequencies have also been said to:

• Increased creativity
• Improve sleep
• Aids in attention and focus
• Reduces anxiety

Some subjects that took the survey even said it has turned into a habit that closely resembled an addiction.

I have been listening to binaural beats for about a year now when meditating, and writing. I’ve noticed they help me concentrate, especially when my ADHD is kicking my ass. I do absolutely believe in the power of music for mood-altering reasons and an expansion of consciousness. But-

Did I ever feel high while listening?

Sadly, NO.

I’ve never tripped between consciousnesses from this “digital drug”. If I ever do in the future, I promise to be the first one to let you know!