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1. 8Hz incorporating high octane classical music with embedded isochronic tones It starts with Also Sprach Zarathustra of Space Odyssey fame followed by Flight of the Bumblebee Ride of the Valkyries the 1812 Overture and concluding with the William Tell Trumpet Entry This audio session will definitely get you motivated just when you need it most Headphones aren t required but the session should be played at sufficient volume You can listen with eyes open or closed www sleepsalon com K Sleep Salon User Guide Relaxation Sessions In order to enjoy the best possible sleep the brain needs to be primed throughout the waking day That typically means it should enjoy the day in a relaxed manner minus the busy thoughts stress and anxiety that plague so many of us The following two sessions are all about that process There s a session for reducing stress and anxiety which is a source of occasional insomnia for almost all of us The second session is to assist you in relaxing and training your brain to get ready for sleep and is designed to help stimulate the production of melatonin Let s explore these now Stress amp Anxiety Reduction 25 mins No headphones Eyes closed This session is designed to help you relieve stress and anxiety the number one cause of temporary insomnia Brainwave entrainment has not only been proven to very effectively relieve such stress and aid relaxation but consistent use actually t2. and their respective benefits there are a few general notes you should pay attention to When you first start on a session it s likely that it ll take a couple of listens before you really relax into it and feel the effects That s because it s new and you ve yet to get comfortable with these slightly strange sounds After several months of successful use something called habituation may set in This is where we get so used to something it almost disappears from our radar For example our nose is always in our field of vision but we rarely notice it Likewise we rarely notice the smell of our own home we are so habitualized to it If and when you notice the effectiveness of a session wearing off typically after several months of continuous use simply switch to another session as appropriate or take a break for a month if you can or desire Every Sleep Induction session here uses something known as step construction This means the session guides your brainwaves down to a specific frequency then rests there for a period of time This allows your brain time to catch up and ensure it is synchronized with this frequency Then the process continues and your brainwaves are ramped down further to a deeper frequency where it will rest again and so on www sleepsalon com 19 Sleep Salon User Guide These rests are tuned to specific frequencies which have been found to enjoy specific benefits such as stress and an
3. Patterns I sleep at strange times My body clock is out of whack and want to reset it Do you feel as though your body clock is simply out of alignment Are you stuck on a poor sleeping pattern Perhaps you ve travelled across time zones and just feel as though you need to get back to regular sleeping times If that sounds like you then this section can help We ll discuss the circadian rhythm and provide a prescription for helping reset yours Let s discuss what your body clock actually is The brain has its own internal time clock known as the circadian rhythm This is largely controlled by light signals coming from the eyes down a tiny pine cone shaped gland deep into the brain toward a region called the pineal gland When it s dark the pineal gland starts producing melatonin a powerful sleep hormone that makes you drowsy and helps us sleep throughout the night And when it s light the pineal gland converts the melatonin to serotonin a feel good mood hormone That s why bright sunny days make us feel happy while cloudy days put you in a dreary mood Prolonged sunlight deprivation can even cause a type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD Humans are naturally diurnal creatures active during the day asleep at night But with the advent of electricity and light bulbs the distinction between night and day has blurred Now we find ourselves staring at televisions and computer screens late into the
4. at the same times to continue the pattern So here s your prescription of Sleep Salon sessions to help you reset your body clock e Inthe morning listen to one of these o Wake Ub Session o Short Wake Up Session with Classical Music e In the early evening listen to o Sleep Training e In bed listen to one of the following o Sleep Induction with Night Sounds o Sleep Induction with Classical Music o Dissociative Sleep Induction o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions o Sleep Loop Stick to this listening regime until your body clock is back in alignment Remember resetting your body clock is a temporary procedure and only ever takes a few days one week maximum to complete Caffeine Addiction Awake at night because of too much coffee tired in the morning so drink more coffee a deadly sleepless cycle We ve all fallen into this trap before We have a late night and have to get up early So we gulp down caffeinated beverages energy shots and wake up pills to get you through the day They work but by the end of the day you re so wired you find it hard to sleep Then the cycle begins again www sleepsalon com 35 Sleep Salon User Guide It s pretty simple to blast out of this negative pattern with the Sleep Salon sessions You simply listen to one of the Wake Up sessions instead of indulging in a double espresso The Wake Up sessions effectively stimulate your brain the same way a cup of coff
5. night meaning the pineal gland doesn t trigger at the times it would naturally Add flights to this mix spanning multiple timezones and we can see how the body clock is something that can be easily confused by modern day life The result of all of this Irregular sleeping patterns and insomnia The sessions within the Sleep Salon can help you to re establish your natural circadian rhythm helping to bring a little balance back to your life www sleepsalon com 33 Sleep Salon User Guide For this process you will need an alarm clock You are going to create a regime whereby you sleep and wake at specific times realigning yourself with a more natural pattern If you have the luxury of being able to shift your sleeping pattern gradually do so in twenty minute increments If not simply shift everything at once your body clock will automatically catch up within a few days To begin set aside a time to wind down in the early evening just as the sun is setting or shortly thereafter Dim the lights and listen to the Sleep Training session This will facilitate the production of melatonin Make an effort to avoid bright light and restrict computer and TV usage as the night progresses The last hour before bed should be a TV and computer free zone Indulge in reading meditation or some other relaxing hobby Then go to bed Set your alarm as desired preferably for around sunrise to fully naturalise your rhythm You should allow
6. not to monitor results just allow whatever is to be e Restart if needed Most of the time you will fall asleep just listening to the audio If you find it difficult getting to sleep simply get up and do something relaxing for around 20 minutes read a book drink a cup of warm milk Then regroup return to bed and listen to another session Most of the time you ll find yourself falling asleep within minutes of listening to your sleep induction session In fact we like to say you ll never hear the end of the session At first you may find the audio sounds a little unusual just give it a couple of days to acclimatize yourself That s the quickest way to get started right now with the Sleep Salon However we created this full user guide so that you can learn more about the Sleep Salon and know precisely how to use each session to bring about the best possible results If you can please take time to read the following pages and get ready to enjoy the best night s sleep you ve ever experienced www sleepsalon com 4 Sleep Salon User Guide Introduction Hello and welcome to the Sleep Salon Every night we each attempt to settle down to what will hopefully be a great night s sleep Some people manage it effortlessly throughout their entire existence Others find sleep an endless struggle that can ruin their waking lives The purpose of sleep itself is still the study of intense scientific research It is believed to b
7. sure to speak to your doctor before taking any course of supplements e Warm Shower Try taking a warm not hot shower or bath before bed It will help you relieve tension and relax more e Bed for Sleeping and Sex Only use your bed for sleeping and sex This will help create a mental routine and form patterns of association in your brain e Take It Easy Don t beat yourself up on whether you can get to sleep or not You can t force sleep You can only set the conditions as best as possible and then let nature take its course If you cannot get to sleep after listening to a sleep induction session get out of bed and do something relaxing for 20 minutes perhaps drink a warm cup of milk or read a few chapters of a book then try again with a different session www sleepsalon com 4l Sleep Salon User Guide Good Night Congratulations on reading through this user guide You re one of the few individuals that have recognized the crucial importance of quality sleep and actually taken steps toward achieving it Quality sleep can and will change your life It ll improve your health mood memory and you ll be able to enjoy much more of your waking life as a result In this guide we ve looked at the science behind the Sleep Salon the human brain brainwave entrainment and how this audio technology works We then moved on to explore the Sleep Salon sessions themselves what each individual session does and how to use
8. them to overcome everything from occasional sleeplessness to caffeine addiction Remember you can t just read about this stuff you actually need to DO IT Get started with the Sleep Salon sessions Follow the sleeping tips Burn the sleep induction sessions to an audio CD in preparation for tonight s sleep Read this user guide again to really allow it all to soak in USE this material It works Monitor your results and allow yourself a few days to adjust to the strange sounds in the audio Keep a log book if you can so you can identify precisely which sessions work best for you We ve created the Sleep Salon over a period of three long years calling on decades of expertise over 75 years of brainwave research and thousands of test subjects We know that this material works and now for the first time ever you have full and unrestricted access to the latest cutting edge brainwave entrainment audio for bringing about deep and healing sleep Enjoy your explorations and here s to your sleepy success Yawn The Sleep Salon Team wwvw sleepsalon com 42 Sleep Salon User Guide You Might Also Be Interested In The team behind the Sleep Salon are also responsible for two other powerful brainwave entrainment programs Firstly the Brain Evolution System at http gobrainev com This powerful six level meditation program helps to train your mental muscle enabling you to access peak performance states o
9. yourself a full eight hours of sleep Listen to a Sleep Induction session in bed as you gently head off to sleep If you still find yourself unable to sleep get out of bed for around twenty minutes Indulge in your relaxing hobby sip on a warm glass of milk and generally regroup Then try returning to bed again listening to another Sleep Induction session Maintain the alarm as previously Your body clock WILL catch up with itself even if you miss out on a few hours sleep and spend the next day a little tired you ll certainly be ready to sleep the next night and set the body clock rhythm firmly back in place Be disciplined and make sure you actually get up when your alarm sounds Go outside if possible or sit by a sunny window or strong artificial light as you listen to a Wake Up session Drink a caffeinated beverage if required but don t overdo it You can listen to the Wake Up session throughout the day as required if you need that extra lift but only prior to the evening to avoid overstimulation as night gets near Avoid the temptation to nap during the day at least while your body is adjusting its clock If you find yourself extremely fatigued listen to the Stress amp Anxiety Reduction session but try not to fall asleep wwvw sleepsalon com 34 Sleep Salon User Guide In typically only a couple of days you ll find that your circadian rhythm has fully adjusted to this new cycle Continue sleeping and rising
10. 39 by H W Dove Binaural beats use two separate audio frequencies in each ear for example 400Hz in one ear 410Hz in the other The difference between the two in this case OHz is generated inside the mind and the brain effectively entrains to this frequency thereby bringing about a state of relaxation again in the case of 10Hz But binaural beats are a relatively weak method of entrainment and require headphones to take advantage of www sleepsalon com 10 Sleep Salon User Guide The most modern and powerful method of brainwave entrainment is through the use of what are called isochronic tones Isochronic tones are steady tones that are turned on and off at rapid rates representing the particular frequency pattern itself not the audio expression of that pattern This has been proven to be an incredibly powerful method of entrainment and can be used without headphones making it perfect for sleep training Another powerful technique is known as temporal entrainment This involves manipulating the frequency of an existing sound such as a piece of relaxation music or white brown pink noise to effectively create a binaural beat or isochronic tone The listener still hears the music but as the frequency is rapidly changing it sounds as though the audio is shimmering or bubbling The entrainment is disguised and hidden within the original audio itself This process is called frequency modulation So by listen
11. Although it has not been proven whether brainwave entrainment works as you sleep this session will serve initially as a sleep induction and is particularly helpful if you find yourself waking up during the night as it can be played to sync you back to a natural sleep cycle The audio session uses brown noise with temporal entrainment combined with isochronic tones to mimic the natural brainwave patterns of a sleep cycle It s ideal for those with sleep apnea those trying to sleep in a noisy environment and individuals that find themselves waking during the night Headphones aren t required for this session Eyes should be closed Listen on repeat If you awake restart the track All Night Sleep Loop CD version 80 mins No headphones Eyes closed Listen on repeat This session is the same as the All Night Sleep Loop above but scaled down to fit a standard 80 minute audio CD This is provided in case you do not have a bedside MP3 player that you can use to play the longer session on repeat throughout the night Many people do have a portable CD player so they can simply burn this session to a standard audio CD using their computer then play it on repeat while they sleep wwvw sleepsalon com 24 Sleep Salon User Guide Sleep Loop for Pain Management amp Healin 20 mins No headphones Eyes closed Listen on repeat This session has been designed to assist those suffering from chronic pain such as fibromy
12. Slee ealon USER GUIDE FDA Disclaimer amp Precautions The products technology AVS Auditory Visual Stimulation programs articles and or any other media presented on the Sleep Salon websites have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration FDA The products technology AVS articles presentations and or any other media presented on or by the Sleep Salon websites are not intended to treat or cure any disease nor should any of the subject matter presented by Inspire3 Ltd be taken as medical advice Under no circumstances should you drive a car or operate dangerous machinery while listening to the Sleep Salon This technology can produce very hyper relaxed and or sleep states that may endanger you in situations that require your direct attention Please read our full disclaimer and precautions BEFORE using the Sleep Salon by visiting http support brainev com fda disclaimer This is VERY important Certain individuals such as those with epilepsy should NOT use brainwave entrainment audio without first consulting their doctor Additionally if you suffer from more than just occasional sleeplessness it may be a sign of an underlying condition Again you should consult with your doctor on this matter as soon as possible Sleep Salon User Guide Quick Start Guide We ve prepared this full 40 page guide to help you get the most out of the Sleep Salon Read through at your leisu
13. ach should expand and your hand will move out Now exhale to the count of five Your stomach should contract and your hands will move in Relax with your breaths You may want to repeat to yourself am getting more and more relaxed with each breath e Scan the body for tension again It s easy for the body to re tense itself Stretch again or move out any kinks If you feel an area getting tense it s a cue to relax it further before continuing www sleepsalon com 27 Sleep Salon User Guide e Visualize yourself in a relaxing place Think of a relaxing comfortable place or situation such as a beautiful beach a fresh meadow a deep tissue massage in a holistic spa or even simply the warmth of your own bed Allow these thoughts to flow through you as you relax and 5 Listen This one is easy simply keep an open mind and play the audio session Ensure that you keep a portion of your awareness on the audio itself even if you re monitoring your breathing or visualizing Don t try to analyze or overthink the sessions just allow them to be there and sweep over you as you enjoy becoming more and more relaxed It is the pulsing sounds of isochronic or binaural beats that your brain will hear and effectively entrain toward thereby shifting your state and changing your world www sleepsalon com 28 Sleep Salon User Guide Your Sleep Salon Prescription We ve covered how your brain works what brainwav
14. ain to actually work these neurons have to talk to each other and they do that using little electrical signals When millions of neurons are communicating at the same time all of these tiny electrical impulses generate a significant amount of electrical activity This can be detected using an EEG electroencephalograph machine The combined electrical activity in the brain is called a brainwave pattern It s called a brain wave due to the wave like patterning of the reading Here s the first EEG reading of a brainwave pattern taken by Hans Berger way back in 1924 VAIYIVAAAAAAA AA AAAAAAAAIAA The first line is the actual brainwave reading the second is a 10Hz timing signal Hz or hertz just means cycles per second By checking your brainwave activity scientists can easily determine what state you are in For example if you re in Beta which is 12 to 30Hz then you re typically consciously alert This is our dominant waking frequency If you re enjoying physical www sleepsalon com 8 Sleep Salon User Guide and mental relaxation yet still aware of the world around you you re more likely to be in Alpha which has a range of 8 to 12Hz There are other named frequencies too Theta 4 7Hz associated with deep meditation creativity Gamma 30 Hz peak performance and perhaps most importantly for us Delta at 0 1 to 4Hz which is associated with deep sleep and body healing So our brainwave pattern
15. algia who experience trouble getting good sleep which is contradictory to what they need in order to heal As with previous sleep induction sessions this audio takes the listener from a waking state down to deep delta for maximum rest and healing It specifically modulates delta and sub delta frequencies which are theorized to soothe the limbic system particularly the amygdala and hypothalamus regions which control our interpretation of pain This should help those suffering from chronic pain to feel relief and enjoy better rest It also incorporates a tone frequency of 45Hz which is a harmonic of the Schumann Resonance a frequency known for its healing abilities Additionally this session incorporates isochronic tones to replicate a cat s purr at 25 50Hz in addition to embedded entrainment recordings of a purr itself This is experimental There are two main things that puzzle scientists about cats firstly how they heal so much faster than other mammals hence nine lives and secondly why cats purr It is theorized that the frequency and pitch of a cat s purr is a mechanism used in healing and maintenance It is included here to help the healing process but if nothing else the purring noise is incredibly relaxing in and of itself Headphones aren t required for this session Eyes should be closed Listen on repeat www sleepsalon com 25 Sleep Salon User Guide How to Get Started So you ve seen the list o
16. ase stress and relax into the day And finally the Sleep Inductions which are to be used to help you get to sleep Here s a quick overview of the sessions e Wake Up Sessions o Wake Up Session 20 mins o Wake Up with Classical Music 15 mins e Relaxation Sessions o Stress amp Anxiety Reduction 25 mins o Sleep Training 20 mins e Sleep Inductions o Sleep Induction with Night Sounds 50 mins o Sleep Induction with Classical Music 50 mins o Dissociative Sleep Induction 50 mins o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions 50 mins o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Affirmation 50 mins o All Night Sleep Loop 90 mins www sleepsalon com 13 Sleep Salon User Guide o All Night Sleep Loop CD version 80 mins o Sleep Loop for Pain Management amp Healing 20 mins Now we re going to look at each of these sessions in greater depth followed by a look into your own particular type of sleeplessness Ultimately we ll prescribe a suitable series of sessions for your personal use and show how you can use these sessions practically to greatly increase the quality of sleep you enjoy each and every night For now let s get an overview of the individual sessions www sleepsalon com 14 Sleep Salon User Guide Wake Up Sessions It may seem a little counterproductive for a program about sleep to include sessions to help you wake up But it s really just the other side of the coin b
17. e crucial in the growth and rejuvenation of the immune nervous skeletal and muscular systems But one thing is for sure sleep is crucial to life itself and a requirement of all mammals and birds and many reptiles and fish For present day humans we spend typically one third of our lives asleep Evolution selected this trait as being crucial to our survival Without high quality sleep our waking lives lose out Sleep deprivation can result in irritability memory loss impaired judgement hallucinations a weakened immune system risk of diabetes and heart disease increased heart rate obesity growth suppression and more Without sleep you will die rats that are kept awake die within two weeks less time than it takes for them to starve That s the downside to not having enough sleep Now consider the contrary We ve all had a great night s sleep from time to time And even if we don t consciously connect the cause and effect enjoying a deep and restful sleep undoubtedly has profound effects on your waking life With fulfilling sleep patterns you feel more mentally alert you maintain better health with a stronger immune system you are generally happier and less stressed you enjoy a marked improvement in memory and reasoning you experience greater energy levels it s even been proven that fulfilling sleep can even help you to lose weight www sleepsalon com 5 Sleep Salon User Guide It s hard to measure all of the pos
18. e entrainment is and how it works the individual sessions within the Sleep Salon collection and general instructions for listening to them Now we re going to look at precisely which sessions YOU should use depending on what kind of sleeping problems you have Just read through the following sections to figure out your own unique Sleep Salon prescription We ll start with the most common of all which just might apply to you Temporary Sleeplessness I m having occasional sleepless nights We all get these nights from time to time We just sit there staring at the ceiling our mind rattling with its own thoughts desperately waiting for sleep to hit us But it just doesn t And we know that if we don t drop off NOW we re going to regret it in the morning That further adds pressure and the issue snowballs When this occurs simply get up wind down and regroup then relax to a Sleep Induction session while lying in bed preferably with the audio played through a speaker For this kind of issue we recommend that you try out one or more of the following sessions e Sleep Induction with Night Sounds e Sleep Induction with Classical Music e Dissociative Sleep Induction e Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions e Sleep Loop www sleepsalon com 29 Sleep Salon User Guide Just read the original descriptions and listen as per the general instructions above If you don t like a particular session move on to
19. e subconscious Suggestion examples in this session include You are going to sleep now and Your mind and body are relaxed These suggestions are delivered using multi voice and 3D sound effects which helps bypass the critical conscious mind These effects also make the whole session even more relaxing and easier to fall asleep to while listening Do not attempt to concentrate on the suggestions just allow yourself to listen to them When the suggestions have finished you will be further guided down into the deepest delta sleep Headphones aren t required for this session Eyes should be closed Don t listen on repeat If you awake during the night you can listen to this session again www sleepsalon com yy Sleep Salon User Guide Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Affirmations 50 mins No headphones Eyes closed This powerful sleep combines brainwave entrainment and hypnosis to help reprogram how you see yourself as a sleeper This session is similar to Hypnosis Sleep Induction with Suggestions However whereas that session provides direct suggestions for falling asleep at that specific time this session delivers an affirmation to help reprogram the way you view yourself as a sleeper in general Many people with sleeping problems are self programmed to believe that they are a night person and continuously tell themselves they won t be able to get a good night of sleep This programming makes it a self fulfilling
20. e two frequency slowly form one frequency and then morph into binaural beats which are dissociative by nature This process effectively overloads the analytical mind causing it to shut down effectively enabling you to stop worrying and thinking and start sleeping This session also uses 3D sound effects to help immerse the listener in this process The session ramps down from 1Hz through 7 83Hz and finally down to a deep 5Hz delta www sleepsalon com 21 Sleep Salon User Guide This audio requires headphones You should keep your eyes closed when listening Don t listen on repeat If you wake up during the night listen to another session to return to sleep you probably won t have a busy critical mind on waking so if you feel the need to listen to another session try something such as Sleep Induction with Night Sounds Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions 50 mins No headphones Eyes closed This sleep induction session uses hypnotic deepening techniques to help you to get sleep quicker and enjoy a deeper and more relaxing rest Hypnosis has been well documented for over 100 years It s actually quite simple the brain is taken into a hyper suggestible theta state then given suggestions or affirmations to reprogram the subconscious mind with positive behaviour patterns This session uses brainwave entrainment to take a user down to that suggestible theta frequency then feeds suggestions direct to th
21. e your results If listening at night www sleepsalon com 26 Sleep Salon User Guide you may wish to opt for a simple loudspeaker player rather than headphones as these may prevent you from relaxing fully 4 Relax Yes even sessions that are designed to help energize and invigorate you will work better when you are truly relaxed If you have trouble relaxing properly here s a quick routine you can use to remove tension from your body e Take a deep breath and stretch Scan the body for tension Flex any tense area then let go and allow it to relax e Close your eyes This blocks out 80 of external brain input and the brain almost immediately starts producing more alpha waves Positioning your eyes upward enhances these waves If you find this uncomfortable let the eyes relax and return to a normal position Be sure to relax the eyelids and the muscles around the eyes Ever wondered why you instinctively look upward when thinking of an answer to something as though it were written on the ceiling This process of looking upward puts the mind in more of an alpha state making it more receptive to retrieving information from your whole brain e Breathe deeply from the abdomen Breathing from the chest triggers the fight or flight response Think of that sudden intake of breath when somebody startles you So breathe instead from the abdomen place your hand on your stomach and slowly breathe in to the count of five Your stom
22. ed relaxation www sleepsalon com 9 Sleep Salon User Guide That means you can use this technique to bring about whatever states you desire focus creativity or sleep for example You just need to expose your brain to a particular frequency and wait for it to follow The simplest way to expose your brain to a particular frequency is with flashing lights If you flash lights at a certain frequency that is pulses per second or hertz the brain ultimately entrains to that frequency There are a number of commercial light sound machines on the market today This type of brainwave entrainment may be useful when it comes to meditation or creativity But it isn t so effective at helping you get to sleep light triggers the pineal gland which stops melatonin production the hormone that tells us it s time to sleep Goggles are also difficult to wear in bed and flashing lights aren t conducive to restorative sleep So how else can you expose the brain to a certain frequency for brainwave entrainment The most obvious way is through sound However the human ear can t hear sounds at frequencies that deep and low It can only hear between 20 and 20 000Hz and all of the interesting frequencies exist below this level Over the past 130 years scientists have developed a series of techniques designed to help expose the brain to such frequencies in order to stimulate entrainment starting with the discovery of binaural beats in 18
23. ee does yet without the residual problems Most people feel the effects right away others find they come about gradually You should use the Wake Up session as a caffeine replacement or whenever you need to sharpen your focus and enjoy a temporary lift Due to its stimulating effect you shouldn t listen to the Wake Up sessions at night You can still drink caffeine when trying to break out of a cycle like this but only during the morning Here s your prescription from breaking out of a caffeine addiction loop e Inthe morning and afternoon listen to one of the following as many times as required as replacement for a caffeinated drink o Wake Ub Session o Wake Ub Session with Classical Music e In bed listen to the one of the following o Sleep Induction with Night Sounds o Sleep Induction with Classical Music o Dissociative Sleep Induction o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Affirmations o Sleep Loop www sleepsalon com 36 Sleep Salon User Guide Chronic Pain and Healing My pain stops me getting to sleep at night If you suffer from chronic pain fibromyalgia migraines or you re sick or injured then deep delta sleep is needed to repair and heal However due to the discomfort associated with these conditions that deep sleep isn t always easy to come by The Sleep Salon contains a session specifically designed for helping you to achieve sleep when you are in pain a
24. eptics These people exist largely in theta states usually associated with light sleep They can be more creative and insightful however typically suffer from many sleeping problems If you have one of these conditions or suspect that you do you should follow a different entrainment protocol for best results If you don t have one of these conditions but find the regular Sleep Induction sessions aren t working for you you could experimentally try this protocol out for yourself People that suffer from depression or ADD ADHD have slow brainwave patterns during a waking state Ironically it has been found that speeding up the brainwaves of these individuals actually helps them to sleep better at night Therefore we recommend that you complete at least one Wake Up session per day We also recommend that you use Sleep Training session to help prepare the mind for sleep As such individuals already have an abundance of slow brainwaves already Sleep Induction sessions are not required However because slow wave brains have irregular sleep cycles the Sleep Loop may be helpful in maintaining those lower level cycles during the night So to recap at least one Wake Up session per day alongside Sleep Training in the afternoon and possibly Sleep Loop at night wwvw sleepsalon com 38 Sleep Salon User Guide Additionally the Hypnotic Sleep Induction Session with Affirmations may also help at first in order to try and pro
25. f Sleep Salon sessions and are eager to begin blitzing through your sleepless nights But how do you get started In this section we ll start by providing general guidance for listening to any of the brainwave entrainment sessions Then we ll go on to specifically look at which sessions you should use if you re suffering from general sleeplessness chronic insomnia stress slow wave disorder and more Let s begin General Listening Instructions Listening to any of the Sleep Salon sessions isn t rocket science However it s worth taking a little time to discuss general good listening practices for optimum results Here are the steps you should follow with each session Minimize disturbances It sounds obvious but when listening to your session set aside a time and place where you won t be disturbed Turn off cell phones televisions radios and reduce ambient noise as much as possible Setting aside the same day each day to listen to a particular session can help you relax into a routine Drink a small glass of water and use the bathroom if necessary before getting started 2 Get comfortable Find yourself a comfortable chair or lay in bed with a pillow behind your head Loosen or remove any tight clothing and get comfortable 3 Put on headphones If you re listening with headphones then put them on start the session and adjust to a comfortable volume Always wear headphones where possible as they will typically enhanc
26. f mind on a daily basis It s a gym for the brain helping you to release stress boost memory power think creatively and more Secondly the Brain Salon at http brainsalon com This is the sister product to the Sleep Salon It s a selection of six powerful brainwave entrainment sessions each designed to help you tap into a specific state of mind literally on demand Whether you want creativity energy focus or relaxation just play that 30 minute session and you re done We highly recommend each of these programs especially if you enjoy the Sleep Salon www sleepsalon com 43 Sleep Salon User Guide This guide and the Sleep Salon MP3 audio sessions are protected under international copyright law They may not be redistributed and can only be purchased legally online at www sleepsalon com If you suspect piracy please report it to us Thank you Inspire3 Ltd 2013 www inspire3 com www sleepsalon com 44
27. gram the subconscious mind although this should be limited to once or twice a week at most Individuals with such a slow wave disorder will also find the Stress amp Anxiety session very relaxing and it may even be used as a sleep induction session in and of itself Keeping a regular schedule is paramount to achieving the best night s sleep possible Regular sleep and wake times must be adhered to If possible listening to the sessions at a set time each day would be helpful Both depression and ADD ADHD are serious matters and you should allow 3 4 weeks before you make judgement on your improvement Here are the sessions we suggest e Inthe morning or afternoon listen to any of the following session s at least once o Wake Up Session o Short Wake Up Session with Classical Music e In the evening listen to o Sleep Training e In bed optionally listen to o Sleep Loop www sleepsalon com 39 Sleep Salon User Guide General Sleep Tips The Sleep Salon is a powerful tool for helping you achieve an excellent sleep routine However it needs to be used in combination with good sleep practices in order to achieve the very best results Here are some tips for helping you reach this goal Try to follow these as closely as possible e Caffeine Restrict caffeine use especially after mid afternoon e Routines Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day even on weekends and off days This gives the body clock a routine t
28. ing to audio sessions that use powerful entrainment audio techniques such isochronic tones frequency modulation and even binaural beats you can influence your brainwave patterns and change your state of mind And just imagine what that can do for your sleeping patterns Imagine listening to an audio session containing these techniques entraining the brain to a low Delta frequency Simply by listening you could entrain your brain to a state of deep relaxing sleep Or how about listening to an audio session designed to replicate the brainwave frequency signatures associated with relaxation and stress relief to help quieten a busy mind prior to a restful night Or maybe a session that helps you to feel stimulated and awake during the day so that you don t find yourself addicted to caffeine and unable to sleep that evening The audio sessions in the Sleep Salon combine isochronic tones frequency modulation and in some cases binaural beats to produce the most technically advanced brainwave sessions available today They also incorporate relaxing background soundscapes and immersive white pink brown noise for blocking out distractions and enhancing entrainment It simply doesn t get any more powerful than the Sleep Salon sessions www sleepsalon com lI Sleep Salon User Guide Brainwave entrainment is an incredible and powerful technology It s ideal for helping you overcome temporary insomnia and achieve incredible nigh
29. itives that sleep can bring you and it s not dramatic enough to state that changing your sleeping habits is one of the most powerful and direct methods of changing your life literally overnight The Sleep Salon is the world s most comprehensive brainwave entrainment sleep program It uses a variety of brainwave recordings to help influence your sleep patterns and bring about the greatest night of sleep you ve ever experienced Most brainwave programs offer a one session suits all approach Not the Sleep Salon We re all individuals with different needs and different sleeping habits The Sleep Salon respects this and provides a wide variety of brainwave recordings to deliver precisely what you need Whether you just want a better night s sleep suffer from periodic insomnia find yourself addicted to caffeine can t sleep due to pain and discomfort or have a more complex situation such as slow brainwave disorder whatever your need this program has been designed to give you the tools you need to enjoy the best night s sleep you ve ever experienced This user guide is designed to be your introduction to the Sleep Salon introducing you to the fascinating brainwave technology behind these sessions then explaining the individual audio sessions how they work and how to use them If you can read through this entire manual before starting with the Sleep Salon You may find sections that apply to you even if you didn t thi
30. ke Up Session with Classical Music wwvw sleepsalon com 30 Sleep Salon User Guide e Inthe afternoon o Sleep Training e In the evening o Stress and Anxiety Reduction e In bed listen to one of these o Sleep Induction with Night Sounds o Sleep Induction with Classical Music o Dissociative Sleep Induction o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Affirmations o Sleep Loop You can of course modify this listening regime as you deem fit You don t have to listen to four whole sessions each day but it helps to try it out at first just to see what kind of results you get Then you can cut back as seems appropriate Sleeplessness from Stress and Anxiety My overactive mind is worried and I just can t sleep We all have those periods in our lives when stress and anxiety just seem to invade our every waking moment It may be financial troubles or family issues but somehow we just don t seem able to shake the thoughts off in order to enjoy a good night s sleep Or maybe you re one of those individuals that just seems to be permanently worrying about situations without being able to consciously control it If you find yourself stressed and anxious for any period of time then you need to take action The stress hormone cortisol soon builds up in the body manifesting itself in very real physical body issues And the non stop mental chatter connected to it stops us from getting the required
31. mniacs typically show little brainwave activity in this area Used early evening typically around sunset this session will promote the production of melatonin the body s sleep hormone This session isn t designed to send you to sleep but rather to reduce stress and train your brain for a better night s sleep This session can also be listened to during the day if required and will produce a relaxed focused state Individuals may wish to use it while working or studying Headphones aren t required to listen however the volume should be as loud as comfortable You can listen with your eyes open or closed however closed is the preferred option if possible www sleepsalon com 18 Sleep Salon User Guide Sleep Induction Sessions The Sleep Induction sessions are the real heart of the Sleep Salon These are the sessions that will actually guide you directly into a blissful state of slumber simply by listening Each of these sessions will take you from a waking state gently down toward sleep You ll likely just slip off while listening to these sessions and will probably never reach the end You should try not to watch for this it just happens naturally There are multiple Sleep Induction sessions to ensure you enjoy maximum possible choice and success Not all sessions will work for everyone If something doesn t work for you move on to the next until you feel more comfortable Before we discuss the individual sessions
32. nd or require healing It is created to take you deep into delta sleep and keep you there At this point healing processes are triggered such as the release of the human growth hormone HGH Anxiety and elevated cortisol levels often accompany such conditions and can be offset with the Stress amp Anxiety Reduction session Presuming you are resting during the day you can also use a regular sleep induction session to facilitate a power nap when required These sessions or indeed any brainwave entrainment protocol are not recommended for those with brain injuries In this case consult your doctor Here is your suggested prescription for enjoying deep delta sleep when experiencing chronic pain and or you wish to enjoy powerful healing e Inthe morning o Stress amp Anxiety Reduction e Inthe afternoon power nap with one of the following o Sleep Induction with Night Sounds o Sleep Induction with Classical Music o Dissociative Sleep Induction o Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions e In bed listen to o Sleep Loop for Pain Management amp Healing www sleepsalon com 37 Sleep Salon User Guide e As a general rule do NOT listen to any Wake Up sessions while healing in order to avoid aggravating anxiety levels Assisting Slow Wave Disorders I have depression or ADD ADHD and just can t sleep Individuals that have been diagnosed with depression or ADD ADHD are almost always chronic insomniacs or narcol
33. nightly sleep www sleepsalon com 31 Sleep Salon User Guide The Stress amp Anxiety Reduction session has been designed to soothe out the stresses of your day and help you deal with such problems better in future You can listen to it on its own whenever you re feeling overwhelmed It s a good way to train your brain to be a stress free zone both in this moment and into the future If you re having a stressed out block in your life here s a great prescription for sorting it out Remember you can modify this to suit as you desire e Inthe morning O O Don t listen to Wake Up sessions they can aggravate your anxiety Listen to Sleep Training e In the afternoon or evening or any time you feel stressed listen to O Stress amp Anxiety Reduction e In bed listen to one of the following O O O Sleep Induction with Night Sounds Sleep Induction with Classical Music Dissociative Sleep Induction Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Suggestions Hypnotic Sleep Induction with Affirmations Sleep Loop As ever once you ve started to eliminate your stress feel free to modify this listening regime as required Remember you can listen to Stress amp Anxiety Reduction any time you feel that you need a little more relaxation in your life It ll also help train your brain to handle such problems better in future www sleepsalon com cy Sleep Salon User Guide Irregular Sleeping
34. nk they would initially The more time you invest now the better your experience of the Sleep Salon will be Once you ve read this guide make sure you put what you ve learned into practice Begin actually using the sessions experimenting with what works and making the decision to take control of your sleep once and for all and wave goodbye to insomnia forever You ll be amazed at just how much changing how you sleep can actually change your waking life www sleepsalon com 6 Sleep Salon User Guide You re about to begin an exciting journey Get ready to experience a new world of mental alertness increased happiness and greater energy To your success The Sleep Salon Team www sleepsalon com 7 Sleep Salon User Guide Brainwave Technology In this section we re going to look at some of the science behind the Sleep Salon You re welcome to skip this if you really must but we re sure you ll find it fascinating and it ll give you a greater appreciation of what s really going on behind the scenes Let s rewind for a moment and think about your brain Your brain truly is a fascinating machine This three pound organ contains 100 billion brain cells processes thoughts at thousands of miles per second and contains left and right hemispheres each dealing with specific functions But have you ever thought about how it actually works The brain consists of billions of nerve cells called neurons For your br
35. o stick to e Alcohol While one or two drinks may help you relax in the evening alcohol typically interferes with your normal sleeping pattern Don t drink 2 4 hours before going to bed e Exercise A good exercise routine is very helpful for quality sleep but don t exercise for at least 4 hours before going to bed e No Stimulation Try to restrict stimulating activity before bed Watching an exciting movie or playing an invigorating video game before bed is not a great idea if you d like to fall asleep quickly e Sex for Men The one exception to the above rule is sex at least for men The exercise and subsequent orgasm creates a biochemical reaction releasing brain chemicals including norepinephrine serotonin oxytocin vasopressin nitric oxide NO and the hormones prolactin and melatonin all of which are connected with relaxation and sleep Sex is a great way to help men relax and sleep Women don t generally enjoy the same benefits e Darkness Dim the lights Bright lights decrease the production of melatonin the natural hormone that helps you sleep Dim the lights down early in the evening and avoid watching TV or looking at a computer screen for at least an hour before bed wwvw sleepsalon com 40 Sleep Salon User Guide e Melatonin Consider taking melatonin as a supplement one hour before bed Melatonin is a natural hormone which helps to promote sleep and is cheaply available throughout the western world Be
36. prophecy This session takes the listener down to a suggestible theta frequency then uses multi voice and 3D sound effects to feed one powerful affirmation over and over You fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly through the night After the affirmation has been delivered this session further guides you down toward deep delta sleep This session effectively reprograms the subconscious to know that healthy sleep is a normal part of who you are It s incredibly effective and many users have reported intensely positive results after just one session Once you feel that the affirmation has truly sunk in to your subconscious you can shift to other sessions as you desire with occasional reinforcement as required Headphones aren t required for this session Eyes should be closed Don t listen on repeat If you awake during the night you can listen to this session again www sleepsalon com 23 Sleep Salon User Guide All Night Sleep Loo 90 mins No headphones Eyes closed Listen on repeat This session is designed to be listened to on repeat throughout the night It works by mimicking the natural sleep cycle brainwave patterns of a healthy sleeper Each night we all slip into 90 minute sleep cycles set states of activity that go from low alpha to delta and back up to alpha This is repeated around 4 5 times per night This session mimics a sleep cycle and is designed to be listened on repeat throughout the night
37. rains your mind to handle such stresses better in future This session rapidly guides you down to 10Hz alpha a frequency proven to be the most effective in relieving anxiety and promoting feelings of wellbeing It then takes the listener deeper to 7 83Hz the Schumann Resonance known for its relaxation properties and for stimulating blood flow to the brain It is also coincidentally the frequency of the earth s magnetic field The session ends with Sensorimotor Rhythm SMR stimulation such as found in the Sleep Training session to help the mind handle stress better in future situations Headphones aren t required You should however listen with your eyes closed as you are accessing some of the deeper frequencies Listening with eyes open stops the brain deepening its brainwave patterns toward those lower frequencies www sleepsalon com 17 Sleep Salon User Guide Sleep Training 20 mins No headphones Eyes open closed This session has been created to help train the mind for effective sleep by encouraging the production of sleep hormones and stimulating the area of the brain responsible for sleep and stress reduction It works by increasing low beta frequencies in the brain around 12 to 5Hz This stimulates the Sensorimotor Rhythm which controls sleep paralysis and your ability to handle stress better Happy well adjusted individuals show high levels of low beta in their brainwave patterns whereas chronic inso
38. re If you can t wait to get started however here s a quick two minute guide to get you up and running What is the Sleep Salon The Sleep Salon is a selection of brainwave entrainment audio sessions These use special sounds to influence your brainwave patterns and help you fall asleep The Sleep Salon includes a variety of sessions depending on your needs for example sessions for those suffering from temporary sleeplessness chronic insomnia slow wave disorder and so on How to Get Started Here we ll simply presume that you suffer from occasional sleepless nights and wish to quickly lull yourself to sleep The quickest and easiest way to do this is by listening to one of the 50 minute sleep induction sessions while in bed You can play this on any MP3 player or burn it to CD for playing on a regular music system Here s how to get started e Prepare yourself Minimize disturbances get comfortable and relax e Play the session Play one of the following 50 minute sessions depending on your preference You can play this through any quality music system at a comfortable volume Do not play on repeat You don t need to wear headphones simply play out loud Play one of the following o Sleep Induction with Night Sounds o Sleep Induction with Classical Music www sleepsalon com 3 Sleep Salon User Guide e Relax Close your eyes and gently focus on your breathing while being aware of the sound of the audio Try
39. s are like a signature for what is happening inside our brain In fact certain brainwave patterns indicate different types of thinking For example high focus levels are typically found around the sensormotor rhythm at 14Hz People in a good mood often have high serotonin levels the release of which is triggered by the OHz frequency Creative flashes are shown to occur during specific alpha frequencies that periodically spike up into gamma Once again our brainwave patterns are the signature for what s going on inside the brain Now if only we could change those brainwave patterns we could change our state and control what we re experiencing on demand We could trigger focus creativity or sleep precisely when we desire Keep that in mind as we progress to discuss something that initially seems completely unrelated the Frequency Follow Response or FFR Consider this Strike one tuning fork and hold another next to it What happens The second fork starts vibrating at the exact same frequency This is an example of what physicists call the Frequency Follow Response FFR or entrainment The same happens with the brain If you expose it to a certain frequency your brainwaves actually follow that frequency This is known as brainwave entrainment In other words if you expose your brain to a 10Hz frequency your brainwave patterns would shift downward toward that frequency which in turn would bring about a state of calm detach
40. ten to the session to help get your mind into a bright awakened state alert and ready for the day ahead www sleepsalon com I5 Sleep Salon User Guide This session can reduce or eliminate caffeine use one of several root causes of insomnia It is also useful for resetting the circadian rhythm The session takes the listener up tol 8Hz beta a frequency known for its energizing effects It uses an artful combination of both isochronic tones and binaural beats gradually rising toward its goal frequency Use this session in the morning to stimulate the conversion of melatonin sleep hormone to serotonin feel good hormone or as a replacement for coffee The stimulating effects from this session can last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours Listen whenever you need a little lift but try not to listen after the end of your working day to avoid being too stimulated into the evening High beta levels can aggravate anxiety so if that s an issue avoid this session Or try relaxing using the Stress amp Anxiety Reduction session first then listening to this session Headphones aren t strictly necessary but will help you get the full effect from this session You can listen with eyes open or closed Wake Up Session with Classical Music 15 minutes No headphones Eyes open closed This is a similar session to the above yet shorter and with more powerful backing music It takes a more traditional ramp up to
41. the next These things are experimental try them out until you find the one that s best for you If sleep still stays at bay try getting up and doing something relaxing and non strenuous such as reading before returning to bed and listening to a different session Chronic Insomnia Almost every night is problematic for me Many health problems can be traced back to not getting a good night s sleep By attempting to eliminate your insomnia you put yourself on the path to literally reclaiming your life Firstly we strongly recommend that that you are thoroughly checked by a physician first to see if there are any underlying problems that may be causing or aggravating this condition This is crucial Be sure to follow any medical advice received Research has found that chronic insomniacs are almost always lacking in the Sensory Motor Rhythm SMR band of brainwave rhythms Boosting the brainwave patterns in this area has been found to help to reduce and even eliminate chronic insomnia completely Results can take time so be patient It may take weeks or even months before permanent gains are achieved so decide on a patient approach toward achieving success Chronic insomnia takes many years to establish itself so be prepared to invest a number of weeks for the best results Here are the sessions we suggest you use to assist with your chronic insomnia e Inthe morning listen to one of these o Wake Up Session o Short Wa
42. to sleep if required www sleepsalon com 20 Sleep Salon User Guide Sleep Induction with Classical Music 50 mins No headphones Eyes closed This relaxing sleep induction uses soothing classical music to help you enjoy a blissful night of sleep It opens with Tchaikovsky s Swan Lake followed by Sweet Dreams by the same It then fades gently out to background noise which is typically where most listeners will simply drop off into the silence This session adheres to the same entrainment structure as the Sleep Induction with Night Sounds session taking you down from a waking state to deep delta sleep with stops at 10Hz for stress and anxiety relief and 7 83Hz for brain health Isochronic tones are used throughout in addition to temporal entrainment embedded into the music and background noise Headphones are not required Listen at a comfortable volume with your eyes closed Do not listen on repeat If you wake up through the night listen again to get back to sleep if required Dissociative Sleep Induction 50 mins Headphones required Eyes closed If you find yourself unable to sleep at night due to busy thoughts or an overactive and awake mind this is the ideal session to help send you to sleep This unique and complex session uses a powerful dissociative technique offsetting isochronic tones being sent to each ear thereby entraining each brain hemisphere to a slightly different frequency Thes
43. ts of sleep Not only that it s a passive tool too you don t have to do anything special Just listen and see the results The Sleep Salon stands at the forefront of brainwave entrainment technology It is the result of decades of research into brainwave science and provides a comprehensive collection of audio sessions designed to help positively influence your sleeping patterns for best possible results The science behind brainwave entrainment is fascinating and you can learn more about this incredible discipline at the Brainwave College http www brainwavecollege com Ready to experience brainwave entrainment for yourself Read on as we start to uncover the audio files that make up the Sleep Salon and how we ve architected these sessions to help you experience the best night s sleep ever www sleepsalon com 12 Sleep Salon User Guide The Sessions The Sleep Salon contains twelve powerful MP3 audio sessions each designed to help you enjoy the best night s sleep possible They work in different ways some are designed to simply help you fall asleep whereas others are designed to make you feel more awake during the daytime or to release stress in order to relax more fully There are three core types of sessions in the Sleep Salon collection Firstly the Wake Up sessions which are designed to help keep you awake and stimulated throughout the day Secondly the Relaxation Sessions which are designed to help rele
44. xiety reduction increased blood flow or pain reduction This means that not only are these Sleep Induction sessions actually helping get you to sleep they re also increasing your mental health and wellbeing too So let s take time out now to explore the individual Sleep Induction sessions Sleep Induction with Night Sounds 50 mins No headphones Eyes closed For most people this session will become their favorite It is perhaps the single most powerful session in the Sleep Salon program This session is the closest we get to a one size fits all solution for high quality sleep It is designed to be listened to while lying in bed and works to gently guide your brainwaves down to a healthy deep sleep This session uses a variety of night sounds such as the gentle chirping of crickets It is useful for anyone suffering from temporary insomnia and the night sounds may prove particularly useful for shift workers who sleep during the day The session begins by gently guiding your brainwave patterns from a waking state down to deep delta It incorporates rests at 10Hz alpha known for its stress and anxiety relieving capabilities the 7 83Hz Schumann Resonance for brain health and wellbeing then a guided progression down to theta and then finally into a deep delta sleep Headphones are not required Listen at a comfortable volume with your eyes closed Do not listen on repeat If you wake up through the night listen again to get back
45. y helping you keep awake when you should be awake you re more able to fall asleep when you should fall asleep Sleep deprivation and insomnia have reached epidemic levels It s affecting our health and safety in many many ways Today half of all American drivers admit to driving while drowsy and 2 out of 5 admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel By using brainwave entrainment we can stimulate the brainwaves to an awake state thereby cutting out the negative impact of sleep deprivation and helping to restore a natural body clock pattern When you awake in the morning your brainwaves are largely in an alpha state possibly theta if you re really sleepy These sessions will raise your brainwave patterns up to beta a sharp alert awake state Be careful if taking stimulants such as caffeine when using these sessions you may find yourself overstimulated You can listen to these sessions as you sit up in bed in the morning or as you get ready As expected however the less distraction the more effective the result You can also use these sessions when working to help promote focus and concentration and provide a little afternoon kick Finally you may wish to use these sessions while working out to provide added motivation Let s look at the sessions themselves Wake Up Session 20 minutes Headphones Preferred Eyes open closed This etheric sweeping session is based on the protocol developed by Michael Triggs Just lis
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