Technology that leads the brain
naturally into different states to promote learning, creative
visualization, and cognitive growth
The Ultimate Brain
by Tom Kenyon, MA
9 CD set, $99.00
Sounds True, 2006
I've been giving my brain quite
a work-out since discovering the concept of "psychoacoustic immersion"
with Tom Kenyon's
The Ultimate Brain, a 9 CD series that -- at $99 -- isn't
an inexpensive purchase, but is a whole lot cheaper than a gym
membership.
"The underlying foundation of
The Ultimate Brain," according to my materials, "is Tom Kenyon's "BioPulse™"
technology -- a subtle frequency that leads the brain naturally into
different states to promote learning, creative visualization, and
cognitive growth." Eight programs are provided to help transport the
listener from the everyday beta state to the relaxed and focused alpha,
the rejuvenating delta, or the dream state of theta. One CD is dedicated
to being the User's Guide, to help explain concepts such as brain states
and what structures inside the brain such as the corpus callosum does
(integrates both right and left sides of the brain).
My favorite CDs include the one
for "Ambient Support -- For Learning, Working, and Creating." This
recording provides one hour of "uninterrupted psychoacoustic support and
ambient nature sounds" in the mid-alpha range, which apparently is
associated with improved learning. This CD is meant to be played in the
background while you are working on projects, and does have some
subliminal messages. I am all for subliminal messages, just as long as I
know what they are! The insert in this CD explains that the messages
simply are "I learn easily and without effort. I retain information
without stress. I am motivated to learn and succeed. I find joy in
learning new things." I admit I used this background music for
housecleaning -- a task I am loathe to undertake -- and I did find it was
not only less stressful, but I felt like I was able to pick up on things
like dust on the top of picture frames that would normally elude my field
of vision! Go figure…
Another favorite is the "Freedom
to Change" CD. This is described as a "theta brainwave program for
breaking free from psychological limitations, including overcoming
substance abuse, boosting self-esteem, and finding inner grounding." The
listener undertakes guided visualizations aimed at self-discovery and
growth, while the subliminal messages raise self-worth with sentences such
as "Every day I take care of myself and nurture myself in healthy ways,"
and "My life works. I co-create my life." I love this kind of stuff!
To up your IQ, there is the "Mind
Gymnastiks" CD, and I also enjoyed "Enhance Creative Problem Solving."
There is "Deep Relaxation and Healing," as well as "Opening the Heart,"
which is based on an ancient mantra believed to be the "sound of the inner
heart." The only CD I haven't gotten around to testing yet is "Deep Rest"
which includes "The 24-Minute Nap," possibly because I can take naps with
great ease and, in fact, alarming frequency.
I recommend this
The Ultimate Brain highly, and assure you that it is a
prudent, and even entertaining, investment. I know I will be listening to
the CDs for some time to come, and am recommending them to friends as
well.
Review by Diane Saarinen
Our book reviewer, Diane Saarinen,
has dusted off her tarot cards and is participating in a one-woman
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