How to Listen to Binaural Beats

You may be skeptical about whether or not binaural beats actually work as they are intended to. Binaural beats are sonic frequencies designed to place your mind in a meditative state and induce a drug-like effect on the brain and body. Although they are referred to as "beats," binaural beats do not actually sound like the music. They sound more like rhythmic white noise. Some people find them difficult or unpleasant to listen to. There is no special trick to listening to binaural beats. All that matters is that you listen to them through stereo headphones so that the left and right frequencies are separated.

Things You'll Need

• Stereo headphones
• MP3 player

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Instructions

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     Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down. Binaural beats are intended to be listened to for long periods of time. You should be comfortable and relaxed before you begin listening.

   • 2

     Plug your headphones into your MP3 player.

   • 3

     Place your headphones over each ear. It's imperative that you listen to binaural beats in stereo sound with headphones. If the left and right frequencies are not being separated and isolated to the left ear and the right ear, it will not work.

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     Press the play button on your MP3 player.

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     Close your eyes and try not to think of anything. Focus only on the binaural sounds.