What Are Binaural Beats?

There are five different brain waves:

Delta: 1-4 Hz. Delta is the lowest frequency state, and it’s linked to:

• Deep sleep
• Healing and pain relief
• Anti-aging: cortisol reduction/DHEA increase
• Access to the unconscious mind‌

Theta: 4-8 Hz. Theta binaural beats benefits include:

• Meditation
• Deep relaxation
• Creativity

Alpha: 8-14 Hz. When you are in an alpha state of mind, your brain is focused and productive. Alpha brain waves help you to:

• Relax and focus
• Reduce Stress
• Maintain positive thinking
• Increase your learning capabilities
• Easily engage in activities and the environment because you are in a state of flow

Beta: 14-30 Hz. Beta is a higher frequency brainwave and helps in:

• Keeping your attention focused
• Analytical thinking and solving problems
• Stimulating energy and action
• High-level cognition

Gamma: 30-100 Hz. With a higher frequency than beta, these brain waves help in:

• Increased cognitive enhancement
• Attention to detail, helping in memory recall
• A different way of thinking, which is a sign of creativity

Benefits of binaural beats include:

• Increased creativity and cognitive enhancement
• Reduced anxiety and improved mood
• Helping you enter a meditative state
• Helping to improve focus, attention, and memory retention

Note note note!

There is a lack of clinical research for binaural beats. So talk to your doctor before trying to use binaural beats for any health reasons. 

As many binaural beats are freely available, the reactions to the beats vary from one individual to another. Individuals need to experiment with different binary beats to find ones that suit them. The effectiveness of binaural beats depends on the listener. Some people will find the beats effective. Others might find them irritating and unproductive.