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Isn't it a bit "up in the air" to meditate?

2008-11-20T10:35:32Z

Yes, if it is "up in the air" to become a more harmonious person with more energy, happiness and nearness, or if it is "up in the air" to develop your intelligence, become more creative, improve your memory and learning abilities or increase your stress threshold, then it is definitely up in the air.

What do you understand by meditation?

2008-11-20T10:34:54Z

Well, the word is being used at random in different contexts to describe everything from reflecting over something to be in a state of mind of half-awake trance, so it would probably be appropriate to explain what we mean by the concept in MasterWaves.

In our terminology, meditation can bothe be a method and a state of mind.
So, we meditate, that is, we practice a certain meditation method in order to obtain a certain state of mind.- And what kind of state is this then? -

It is a very comfortable and nourishing state of mind, where we are deeply relaxed and intensely present in the moment at the same time.
We could also describe the state of meditation as inner harmony which occurs when we are able to experience our own deeper "being" or identity without disturbing thoughts.
Thus, it is a question of "being at home in yourself" without analysing yourself, reflecting over yourself or in other ways being self-occupied in the negative sense of the word.

When we are super awake and deeply relaxed at the same time, our heart and senses open up, and our apparent experience of being in contact and harmony with ourselves, other people and life in general is increased considerably.

Numerous worldwide researches have proved that the state of meditation has an extremely beneficial influence on both our physical and psychological well-being and energy.

How does the MasterWaves meditation actually take place?

2008-11-20T10:34:04Z

You sit in a comfortable position with your eyes closed and through a set of headphones, you listen to a combination of lovely 3-dimensional natural sounds and some unique sound frequences which together make you relax and slip quickly and naturally into a very deep and nourishing meditative state.
The audio technique behind MasterWaves has been constructed so that your brain enters gradually deeper and deeper into meditation, by firstly producing more alfa waves, then theta waves and lastly delta waves.
You need do nothing more than listen to the meditation for 20-40 minutes per day. As it is the case of traditional meditation methods, you are required to consciously seek to relax and keep your thoughts at bay, whereas in the case of MasterWaves, you just need to sit comfortably with your CD or MP3 player and listen to the lovely sounds, and then the rest will happen automatically.
MasterWaves contains 7 levels, so that in time,you will be able to intensify the meditation process and obtain a deeper and deeper contact with your inner resources.

At each MasterWave level, you will have the possibility to learn certain simple techniques to strengthen the effect of the meditation, but in principle, you need do nothing else than listen to the "sound images".

In the beginning, we recommend that you sit somewhere quiet where you will not be disturbed at all while meditating, but when you have gained more experience, you can actually meditate whilst on the bus or train.

You must, in no circumstances, use MasterWaves whilst driving a car or otherwise moving about in the traffic.ler på anden måde bevæger dig rundt i trafikken. This could be deadly dangerous, because during meditation, you will be very withdrawn and often slow in your reactions.

Why is it so effective?

2008-11-20T10:33:24Z

Because we exploit a completely natural feature of the human nervous system. As I'm sure you have already noticed, the most natural is often also the most effective in the long run.
And one of our most elementary common feature is our reaction to rhythm and sound. For instance, it is almost impossible not to move some part of the body, if you hear a rhythm. - And that applies, even if we do not really like the music itself.

And if we subject our brain to certain waves, - i.e. certain rhythms, - the brain will vibrate with them. In this way, we can make our brain vibrate in rhythms which will then draw the best from us, both physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
The brain has a so-called frequency following responce, which is stimulated by MasterWaves in order to create relaxation, energy and contact with our deeper layers of being and nearness.

How much time should I spend on it?

2008-11-20T10:32:47Z

We recommend that you spend 50 minutes a day to meditate with MasterWaves, that is, 40 minutes for the actual meditation and app. 10 minutes to turn your attention outwards and get moving again.

Especially in the beginning, many people find it somewhat difficult to allocate 40-50 minutes a day in an often busy daily life. But when they discover that they are generally much more effective in their daily routines after meditation, and that their need of sleep has often been reduced, they gradually become reluctant to sacrifice those lovely de-stressing 50 minutes.

If you have a busy day, where it is not possible to fit in 50 minutes, there is a solution to that, too, however.

Each MasterWaves level contains both a 20-minute and a 40-minute version. You will definitely benefit from using the 20-minute version to relax and find new energy to manage your day, in spite of it all.
On the other hand, it would be excellent to meditate twice or three times a day in a period in your life where you have the time and want to intensify your personal and spiritual development.

Is there any scientific documentation supporting the effect?

2008-11-20T10:32:08Z

Yes. loads. We will currently link to several scientific sources, which partly provide research results on the connection between brainwaves and different physical and psychological states, and partly research on the special sound technology on which MasterWaves is based.

How quickly will I feel a positive effect?

2008-11-20T10:31:28Z

Many people often feel a positive effect of the MasterWaves Meditation very quickly. Most people experience increased inner tranquility and more nearness already after a few days. Please read the many positive testamonials we have received from some of the several hundred users who are already benefitting from MasterWaves.

You're also welcome to listen to the demo here on this website. You are quite likely to feel the effect of the meditation immediately, if you listen through a set of stereo headphones, that is.

Can i let my children use MasterWaves?

2008-11-20T10:30:51Z

If your children are in the age group 13 to 17, you can let them listen to the short version of the introductory level occasionally, if they want to and if they like it.
You mustn't let them listen to the long versions and the deeper levels. Children are currently subject to an enormous psychological and neurological development, and MasterWaves is not designed for children, but for adults.

When your children have reached the age of 18, they need to sign up for MasterWaves themselves, if they wish to meditate. please remember that it is not allowed to share your MasterWaves audio files or CD's with either your partner, your grown children, friends or family.

Why is it best to sit upright and meditate?

2008-11-20T10:30:15Z

Because the sequence of brainwaves produced by the brain when exposed to Masterwaves is the same as when we go to sleep. If we lie down during the Masterwaves meditation, we thus risk falling asleep. However, if we sit upright, the brain reacts differently to the impact and creates a breeding ground for meditation instead.

Can I become addicted to it?

2008-11-20T10:29:36Z

No, - on the contrary. Through MasterWaves, we actually learn to relax our body and psyche on a level which up till now has been unknown to most people. - Even without verbal instructions.

When you have used MasterWaves for some weeks or months, you will thus be able to transfer yourself to a deep, meditative state without having to use MasterWaves at all. You only need to think of the natural sounds which create the background for the MasterWaves Meditations, and then you will be able to relax and meditate.
So after all, maybe yes. - It is perhaps possible to become addicted to feeling relaxed and blissful once in a while, isn't it?!?

Are there any side effects?

2008-11-20T10:27:32Z

Yes, especially in the beginning some phenomena may occur which we rightly could call lesser side effects. During the first days, a few people experience short periods of nausea or dizziness while meditating. However, this will quickly fade away, especially if you quite simply take care to breathe deeply into your stomach and furthermore take your time to turn your attention outwards after the meditation.
And after a few days of meditation, you will, at any rate, feel that the side effects have faded away completely.

As MasterWaves releases old tensions in your body and mind, you may, especially in the beginning, some days experience that you are a bit more sensitive or perhaps slightly edgy.

But sensitivity will quickly be replaced by more peace and tranquility and a higher degree of stress tolerance, so this short period of discomfort is definitely worth going through, when you know what MasterWaves can generally give you in terms of surplus energy.

Why are you only allowed to meditate for 20 minutes per day during the first two weeks?

2008-11-20T10:26:55Z

Because the MasterWaves method is so powerful, and because your nervous system needs to adapt to this deep relaxation and the highly increased presence.

If you go to the gym, you will hopefully not start with an advanced programme, either. If you do, you will most likely feel exhausted and spent, and it is equally likely that you will drop it again.
It is the same with MasterWaves. If you start out with too much intensity, you will become oversensitive, moody and tired instead of feeling better.

It is our wish that from the very beginning, you should get a very positive experience of what Masterwaves can give you. For this reason, we strongly advise you to follow our instructions.

So begin with the 20 minute version for the first two weeks, and then you can perhaps move on to the longer version after that. After getting started properly, you should definitely meditate several times a day, if you want to and if you have the time after the two introductory weeks. Here, for instance, it would be fine for you to combine the long meditation at one time during the day and the short programme at another time.

Do I risk becoming introvert, anti-social, and starry-eyed because I'm meditating?

2008-11-20T10:26:16Z

No, that's not our experience at all, on the contrary. When we become more in harmony with ourselves and gain energy, we typically become both more creative and socially giving.

When are you yourself most friendly, giving and caring towards others, - When you're working from a deficit or a surplus of energy?
A leading question, I know!
But in our opinion, a form of meditation or any other method for self-development ought to provide the user with a personal surplus of energy relatively quickly. We should neither become more introvert, selfish and narcissistic or more starry-eyed because we develop ourselves. In our opinion, it is not then a case of real self-development, but rather a kind of self-entanglement.

According to our standards,

a good criterion for whether you really benefit from a self-development method, a form of therapy or a meditation method like you should is if you become more happy, loving and human by using it.

I a certain method makes you more anti-social and selfish, you have most likely made a wrong choice, and it is time to look around for another way to develop yourself.

why does MasterWaves consist of more than one level?

2008-11-20T10:25:34Z

Because the audio technique on which the different levels of MasterWaves are based, affects your mind more or less intensely. Thus, from level 1-7, the effect will thus become gradually more profound. If you started out at one of the deeper levels, it would, figuratively spekaing, be equal to begin training at a gym starting out with the advanced programme. Your body would be strained, it would hurt quite a lot, and you would be sure to lose your motivation quite quickly.
In the same way, your mind and nervous system need to build up mental and spiritual fitness, and this takes time. MasterWaves has 7 levels which have all been testet by a group of more than 300 people, and we have adjusted the effect of the individual levels, so that most people would be able to move on to the next level after 3-6 months. Level 1 starts out with a very gentle but still very deep and noticeable effect, and the subsequent levels then intensify the influence, as your mind and nervous system become more "mentally fit".
If you started out with one of the deeper levels, you would become sensitive, edgy and confused instead of becoming more harmonious and happy. of
For this reason, everybody must start at the beginning, regardless of earlier experience with meditation and self-development.