Stress Mastery: The Art of Coping Gracefully

Light and Sound Technology

Sound and light machines that alter brainwave activity via a combination of stroboscopic lights and synchronized rhythmic tones may seem new, but the knowledge that flickering lights and rhythmic tones can lead to profound relaxation, altered states of consciousness, and visual images is something humans have known since the discovery of fire. Can you remember staring into a campfire or fireplace and feeling a sense of calm and tranquility pervade your body? Meanwhile, you may have found yourself watching images dance in the glowing embers. When you first see a sound and light machine it may appear bizarre, like something out of a science fiction movie. But while the hardware is new, the techniques being used are ancient. ...