Amazing Insight Meditation CD FAQ at NaturalHealthWay.com

• Do I need any special equipment to listen to the Awakened Minds audio technology?
The CDs must be listened to using stereo headphones in order for the technology to have an effect, but any stereo headphones will work just fine. If your stereo includes the Dolby noise reduction system, you should turn off this function while listening to the CDs.

• Can I play the CDs on my computer instead of playing them in my stereo or portable CD player?
You can listen to the CDs through a stereo, a portable CD player, or through your computer's CD-ROM drive, as long as you are listening through stereo headphones. We don't recommend listening to the CD tracks as mp3 files since the potential degrading of audio quality can reduce the effectiveness of the audio technology embedded in the CDs by clipping the higher and lower ends of the frequency range.

• How much do the Awakened Minds audio CDs cost?
The Insight Program CD is $34.95.

• How often should I listen to the Insight Program CD?
The CD is composed of three separate tracks. Each track is 24 minutes long. You have the option of listening to only Track 1 (called Journey ) each day, for a 24-minute listening experience, or listening to multiple tracks combined, for a longer listening experience. During each listening session, you should always listen to Track 1, Journey, first. The Journey track guides your mind into a deeply relaxed meditative state. Track 2, called Exploration, and Track 2, called Insight, both begin in a deeply meditative frequency range and therefore should only be listened to after you have listened to Track 1 completely. You should never listen to Track 2 or Track 3 alone, since the effect will be highly diminished. Possible track combinations would be:

• Can I listen to the Insight Program CD more than once per day?
You may listen to the CD more often than the suggested 24-minute minimum session, but listening should be limited to no more than two-and-a-half hours per day. Listening for more than the maximum recommended time of two-and-a-half hours per day could potentially cause the listener to feel overwhelmed.

• Is there anyone who should not listen to the Awakened Minds audio technology?
The audio technology should not be used by anyone with a history of seizures or epilepsy, or by anyone taking stimulants of any kind, and should not be used while driving or operating machinery.

• Can I listen to the CDs while I do other things?
The Insight Program audio CD should not be listened to while you are performing other tasks or doing other things since the effect will be diminished. We recommend you listen to the Insight Program CD while sitting in a comfortable chair with your eyes closed. If you prefer, you may listen while sitting on the floor in a more traditional meditation posture, but doing so is not required. You should never listen to the CDs while driving or operating machinery.

• Can I listen to the Insight Program CD while I sleep?
You may listen while awake, for incredibly deep meditation and exploration of consciousness, or listen while drifiting off to sleep at night, for dream exploration. Whether listening while awake or while falling asleep, the ultimate goal is to relax the physical body into a deeply relaxed state of near-sleep while the mind or consciousness remains awake.

• What happens if I fall asleep while listening to the Insight Program CD?
When you initially begin using the Insight Program CD, it is very likely you may fall asleep while listening, even if sitting upright in a comfortable chair. This is a result of the audio technology taking your mind and body into a profoundly deep state of relaxation and is a normal occurrence. Over time, you will begin to reach a point where you are able to remain awake throughout the listening session. Whether listening while awake or while falling asleep, the ultimate goal is to relax the physical body into a deeply relaxed state of near-sleep while the mind or consciousness remains awake.

• If the audio technology puts me in a deeply relaxed altered state, will I be able to "wake up" quickly in the case of an emergency?
While the Awakened Minds audio technology puts your mind in a deeply relaxed altered state, you will be able to easily rouse yourself into an alert waking state in the case of an emergency. In a situation like that, your brain will quickly reset itself into a natural "high-alert" brainwave pattern. In addition, heightened chemical releases occurring in your brain as a result of the situation—adrenaline, for example—will work to immediately shift your brain into an alert state.

• How does the Awakened Minds audio technology work?
The Awakened Minds audio technology uses harmonically layered frequencies to create multiple binaural beats, inducing specific brainwave states and patterns when listened to via stereo headphones. These brainwave states are conducive to higher consciousness and profoundly deep meditation. Please click here if you would like to learn more about the science behind the technology.

• Is the audio technology safe?
The Awakened Minds audio technology is completely safe. Our technology guides your brain through patterns of brainwaves the brain naturally cycles through on its own throughout each day and night. The technology should not be used by anyone with a history of seizures or epilepsy, or by anyone taking stimulants of any kind, and should not be used while driving or operating machinery.

• Is Awakened Minds, Inc. a religious organization or affiliated with any specific religion or belief system?
Awakened Minds, Inc. is an independent corporation and is not affiliated with any specific religion or belief system. The only belief required for the Insight Program is the belief that you can improve your life. The Insight Program may even be incorporated into your current spiritual or religious practices if you so desire.

• Can I still continue my current or traditional meditation practices while using the Insight Program CD?
The Insight Program may be used in conjunction with almost any other meditation or personal growth strategy you may already be using. In fact, our Tips & Techniques section provides information and suggestions for other techniques you can combine with your listening session to enhance the experience.

• I have trouble "clearing my mind". Will stray thoughts interfere with listening to the Insight Program CD?
Stray thoughts won't interfere at all with your benefiting from the Insight Program. Often, the thoughts you experience while listening are the result of your mind trying to work through and resolve mental and emotional issues, similar to the process your mind goes through nightly while dreaming. Letting your mind wander while listening is sometimes the best approach to allow it to "find its way" to the solution it is searching for. At times, you may find your thoughts overflowing with creative ideas during your listening session. These are all completely normal and healthy occurrences. If you are interested in reading more information regarding how to focus your thoughts while listening, check out our Tips & Techniques section for some terrific ideas.

• Why do you use nature sounds and the sound of rain on the CDs?
The sounds of rain is used to mask the sound of the binaural tones and to provide the most pleasant listening experience possible. The sounds of rain are soothing and appeal to nearly every listener. Using a specific genre of music might cause the CDs to be appealing only to a small group of listeners who enjoyed that particular style of music.

• How do the Awakened Minds audio CDs differ from the Monroe Institute's Hemi-Sync tapes or Centerpointe's Holosync program?
While the Hemi-Sync and Holosync tapes use binaural beats to induce specific brainwave states and we applaud them for helping to make binaural beat technology more well-known, we feel our audio technology is superior to that used by other companies offering similar products. Our Insight Program CD is vastly more affordable and, due to the use of harmonically layered frequencies, we believe our audio technology is more powerful and effective.

• How long before I notice any effects of listening to the Insight Program CD?
Many people notice changes immediately, some just days after they begin listening to the Level 1 CD. For others, the results may take longer. Often, the experience is a gradual one, with small changes becoming noticeable earlier on and larger changes beginning to reveal themselves further along. Every individual is different and responds in their own way and at their own unique pace.

The Insight Program:

• The Insight Program CD
• Deep Meditation
• Only 24 Minutes Per Day
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Order Now
•Price & Quality Comparison
• Tips & Techniques

Brainwave Technology:

• Brainwave States
• Binaural Beats
• Frequency Following Response
• Whole Brain Synchronization
• Harmonically Layered Frequencies
• Binaural Beats in History