The use of sound and light machines for brain wave entrainment, spiritual development, or other uses may not be advisable for people with hidden or known emotional, mental, or physical disorders, especially epilepsy and seizure disorders. You may wish to consult your physician before use. No medical claims are made regarding the use of tapes or sessions described here.

On behalf of Enlightened Enterprises, I would like to thank you for downloading this file containing selections from the Awakening Mind I manual. You have just taken a very important step in the exploration the farthest reaches of your mind.

This manual was written to give serious students of light and sound (L/S) technology a serious place to get started with their own personal research. To my knowledge, no one else will give you the kind of information presented within this manual. Most researchers consider this kind of information their own private property-not for sale. I think the knowledge to be gained from this technology is too important to not diseminate. Awakening Mind I is the vehicle I have chosen to that purpose.

If you are interrested in L/S technology, or altered states, this is the best place to start your research. We at enlightened enterprises wish you success in your inner journeys.

Sincerely James Mann

Technology has finally given you the unprecedented ability to easily control your mental states. Now with many popular machines, anyone can have greater control over his or her own state of mind. The technology is so new however, that many people don't know how to use it. Those people who most know how to use it, are using it for commercial tapes, seminars, and sessions. This manual is about bringing you the knowledge of what this new technology does, and how to use it for yourself.

This manual was specifically written for the PC-Synergizer board from Synetic Systems. The sessions are fully adaptable to that machine. Many are also adaptable to the Photosonix Nova Pro by Microfirm, Inc. Most of the sound portions of these sessions are compatible with the shareware program "Cool Edit." The sessions are also adaptable to the dynamind machine by Mindtech Inc. Many if not most of these sessions are adaptable to various other mind machines. I constantly add new machines to the list of adaptable machines for the sessions presented here. Also see the sessions section later in this manual for tips on adapting these sessions to other light and sound machines.

In these pages, we will give you various theories for writing effective light and sound sessions. We also go into the various elements of sessions. We discuss session construction techniques. Here, you will find descriptions of natural and altered states of awareness. Finally, we show you sessions that tie these ideas together and recreate the various states.

Much is said about this technology producing out of the body experiences (OOBE's), mystical insight, meditative states, and enlightenment experiences. You must remember that while this technology can help greatly with these types of experiences, each person is different psychologically. No one can honestly claim that any machine will produce instant enlightenment, or OOBE's in everyone. Experience has shown that your regular use of these sessions, will likely produce these experiences over time. This booklet will show you how to write sessions that users have reported to produce euphoria experiences, enhanced mental performance, kundalini and OOBE experiences, and other states.

Because each person has their own psychological makeup of suppressed material, old hidden feelings and memories, and possibly even dissociations from previous self concepts, no one can guarantee that you will experience feelings of being comfortable and warm in every session.

The decision to use mind machines to alter brainwave frequencies and produce altered states of awareness is a personal decision that you must make an informed decision, for or against, on your own. That is not to say that you shouldn't seek the advice and counseling of professionals as well as friends. You should! However, because these machines are so new, NO ONE can guarantee you a pleasant experience all the time. Consequently, when you use any brain wave altering device, you do so at your own risk. I have identified many areas in this booklet of which you need to be aware. They are placed there to increase your understanding and personal safety.

I have been using these devices for many years. I have seldom had an experience that I would consider dangerous. However, I doubt that anyone could guarantee you a pleasant experience even a hundred years from now. These machines are not toys. They are effective brain wave altering devices. Please, treat them and your brain with respect.

It is everyone's right to experience the fullness of their spirituality. These sessions can help you bypass the barriers to that experience. However, greater power can be used to hurt as well as help. Many years of experimentation have gone into gaining an understanding of the best way to use these devices, as well as the pitfalls. At Enlightened Enterprises, we want you to have as pleasant and insightful experience as possible.

If you are going to transcend, then transcend with a friend. This should preferably be someone you can talk to and confide in. I've used this technology now for several years. I have reexperienced events that I haven't remembered in decades. That hasn't hurt, in fact it has helped. It can be uncomfortable, if you are new to this type of experience. For that reason, I recommend strongly that you take along a friend when you take the road of inner discovery.

I also recommend the following books as excellent guides to help you over the low spots and to guide your way to the inner and outer realms of the mind and spirit: 1. "Vivation: the science of enjoying all of your life.", by Jim Leonard and Phil Laut, published by Trinity Publications of Cincinnati, Ohio.
2. "Focusing", by Eugene T. Gendlin, published by Bantam Books of New York, New York.
3. "Far Journeys", by Robert A. Monroe, published by Double Day of New York, New York.
4. "Kundalini, the evolutionary energy in man", by Gopi Krishna, published by Shambala of Berkeley, California.
5. "Autobiography of a Yogi", by Paramahansa Yogananda, published by Self-Realization Fellowship of Los Angles, California.

The technology of sound and light synthesizers (mind machines) is commonly available today. Mind machines allow their users to set up sound and light patterns which brain waves will assume (entrain) (see figure 1). The method by which this entrainment happens is the Frequency Following Response (FFR).

The frequency following response means that the brain waves naturally entrain or follow the rhythmic pattern of signals entering from the senses. Light and sound patterns are interpreted into electric signals by the senses. These electrical signals are then passed to the brain and set up corresponding patterns in the brainwaves. In short, what these machines do is to create snapshots of simple patterns of energy in the brain.

Most methods this book deals with use offset frequencies. Offset frequencies are mentally produced frequencies. When a frequency is placed in one ear and a slightly different frequency is placed in the other ear, the brain subtracts the two frequencies and produces a third (an offset frequency). With offset frequencies, the mental signals to which the brain entrains can often are heard within the mind.

I have made a point of stressing caution about the use of light and sound machines, but are they really safe? The answer is yes . . . when used properly and with understanding.

There are several main ways that you could have trouble with any session and I will discuss them here. I have also included a number of specific cautions throughout this text. If precautions are taken, you should have no worries about these problems.

First, these sessions and some of their after effects are distracting and will alter your state of mind. That said, it should be obvious that no session should be used when operating heavy machinery, driving a car, or performing activities where you need concentration. It should be emphasized that you shouldn't use any session before engaging in such activity. At least, you shouldn't use them without a session ending that brings your awareness back to a fully awake low beta state.

Second, anyone suffering from a physical debilitating condition like epilepsy, or heart trouble, should strongly consider not using these machines. I have heard there have been relatively few situations where anyone has had a preexisting physical condition aggravated. Most people, who have had adverse reactions, had undiagnosed physical conditions. If you suspect a health problem, you would be wise not to risk your health.

Third, these sessions can easily promote the emergence of suppressed subconscious material during and after the session. In psychotherapy, this is exactly what a therapist will try to do. However, If you have had any traumatic experiences in the past, have never had therapy, and do not know how to handle troubling memories and feelings, then you should consider very carefully your decision to use sound and light sessions.

Suppressed material is suppressed for a reason. You didn't know how to handle a painful situation when it occurred. That is perfectly understandable. When using these machines, suppressed material will come up. If you don't know how to integrate it, you will resist it, and it will be uncomfortable. Several of the books I recommended earlier can help you to learn practices of good mental health. I highly recommend them.

Fourth, these machines should never be used with any substance, legal or otherwise, that effects your awareness. Practically nothing is known at this time about the effects of combinations of drugs and the use of brain wave entrainment machines. You can bet that there is a strong chance of synergetic effects. Those effects could be dangerous. When you are using these machines leave other substances alone.

Fifth, high voice (tone) frequencies and high offset frequencies can be very stimulating and should be used with a lot of caution. Generally, high stimulation serves little purpose unless you enjoy feeling like you have just had seven or eight cups of coffee, or high anxiety, and staying up for nights on end. Frankly, there is little point to it and unless you have something specific in mind, I encourage you to not use them. If you do use them, please start with lower frequencies and lower volumes and work higher.

Sixth, I am always cautious about putting "no time" sessions around heart chakras, especially 349 hz. I have never had any negative results. However, I have tried to stay away from sessions that might cause trouble. Please use caution around these areas.

Seventh, there is an area around 165 hz. that can cause what I call a spiritual fall or a consciousness collapse. I don't think this is an effect that only I can feel, it is too strong, but I have not used it with others and don't recommend its use at this time. In Awakening Mind 2, I will go into specific ways to use it safely. Right now, if you use this frequency and have problems, immediately use a frequency that is higher and alleviates the symptoms.

With a little caution almost anyone can use, enjoy, and benefit from the use of sound and light machines. This book is about using them safely, more effectively, and joyfully.

The following theories are important to understanding the processes of writing light and sound sessions. Many of the following theories are accepted scientifically. However, scientific work into this field is young and scientists may not fully understand these effects for decades. With that in mind, I have here proposed several "new" theories that have proven useful when writing sessions. Like all scientific thought, time will modify these ideas in numerous and hopefully wondrous ways.

Electrical instruments are commonly used by medical people to evaluate mental states. These instruments measure the neuron firing rates of groups of brain cells. These firing rates are commonly thought to control mental states. Beta, alpha, theta, and delta are terms that medicine uses to indicate the rates of brain cell firing and the corresponding mental states associated with them.

The beta state is that state of mind that you experience when awake and active during the day. Normally, it includes any brain wave with a greater frequency than 13 hz (faster repetition than 13 times per second). I have for our purposes divided the beta state into a higher beta and a lower beta because anxiety is often experienced with the higher beta states.

The higher beta state, like the lower beta state, is experienced while awake and busy during the day. The higher beta state is very stimulating and often associated with anxiety. This anxiety is related to subconscious resistance to these very stimulating states. This state ranges from 21 hertz and higher. The natural brain wave amplitudes are very small.

The lower beta state is that state of mind commonly experienced while awake and busy during the day. This is the state of mind in which you commonly deal with your daily routines. You can experience anxiety with some of the lower beta frequencies when used around octave 2 or 3. The low beta state involves frequencies from 13 Hz. to 21 hz. The natural amplitudes are small.

The alpha mind state is that state commonly experienced while the body is resting and the mind is calm. The alpha state is the one you experience in the late afternoon or evening with nothing particular on your mind. The alpha state of mind involves frequencies from 8 to 13 Hz. The natural amplitudes are small to medium.

The theta mind state is commonly experienced at night while the mind is dreaming or in periods of day dreaming and mental reverie. The Theta state of mind involves frequencies from 4 to 8 Hz. The natural amplitudes are medium in size.

The Delta mind state is commonly experienced at night during deep sleep or possibly during the day by people experiencing depression or mental fatigue. The Delta state of mind involves frequencies from approximately 0 to 4 Hz. The natural amplitudes are large in size.

AWAKENING MIND I is the definitive manual for programming advanced light and sound sessions.

Topics include:

Session Theories:
1 Brain Wave	6 Chakra	11 Periodic Cycle
2 Combined Mind State	7 OOBE	12 Suggestive States
3 The Fear Barrier	8 Spectrum	13 Schumann Resonance
4 Integration	9 Window	14 Euphoria
5 Activation	10 Harmonic
Session Construction	Techniques:
1 Simple Entrainment	3 Harmonic
2 Straight Offset	4 Box X
Over 20 Sessions are	included:
Natural States:	OOBE States:	Enlightenment Sessions:
Early Morning Childhood	Mind Awake #1	Chakra Balancing #3
Dreamy Twilight	No Time #1	Awakening Session #1
Dreamy Evening	No Time #2	Enlightenment #1
Remedy Sessions:	Special Window Sessions:
Remedy for Anxiety #1	Euphoria	Relax/Recharge Alpha
Remedy for Anxiety #2	Peaceful Alpha	Power
Spiritual Fall Remedy	Suggestive States	Incr. Metabolic Rate

Awakening Mind I also describes natural and altered states of consciousness. It gives you the forms you need to track session experiences. It tells you how to determine what sessions are doing to you. Finally, it shows you how to customize your sessions for your own use. All sessions were geared towards the Synetic Systems PC-Synergizer Board. The sessions are adaptable to other formats. Tips on adapting sessions to other machines are included.