Tactile (Vibration) Stimulation
Tactile stimulation uses physical vibrations to create a complete mind/body sensation. Much like biofeedback, light and sound is a “from the neck up” experience. Our emotional and mental states are of primary focus. But when tactile stimulation is incorporated into the light and sound process, not only are your emotional and mental states involved, but your physical state as well. This takes the “from the neck up” experience and elevates it to a “complete mind and body” experience.
Many of us are unaware of how our emotional and mental states can effect how we feel physically. Yet stress and anxiety can manifest themselves in physical forms. Illness is a prime example. As mentioned earlier, researchers and doctors believe 70-90% of illnesses are due to stress.
Incorporating tactile stimulation with light and sound enables you to feel, as well as be mindful of, the sensations experienced during light and sound sessions.
I first experienced tactile stimulation in conjunction with light and sound in 1994. Combining a bed by Integrative Motion Systems with a light and sound machine, I began to explore what frequencies appeared to offer the most benefits, in terms of tactile stimulation. The results suggest that dual binaural beats in the 7 Hz to 14 Hz range were the most enjoyable and effective.
You do not need to invest an enormous amount of money to add tactile stimulation to your light and sound experience. There are a variety of sound cushions available for around one hundred dollars and they are fully compatible with light and sound instrumentation. Do not be misled by vibrating mats. Make sure you purchase sound cushions that contain high quality transducers (bass “shakers” or speakers). Have two cushions, one for your back and one for your upper leg area. Applying the two cushion/two transducer stimulation will enable the dual binaural beats to gently guide your body into the same targeted state that your mind experiences.
Combining light, sound and tactile stimulation has become the ultimate experience in personal inner exploration. It is a very dynamic method for enhancing the general wellbeing for anyone fortunate enough to experience such a session.
Copyright: Michael J. Landgraf & Mindmachines.com, Granada Hills, CA. / November, 2012 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be copied or duplicated without prior written approval by Michael Landgraf.
Published by Little Minnie’s Publishing House. ISBN 10: 0966259602. ISBN 13: 978-0966259605. All inquiries pertaining to this book should contact Michael@Mindmachines.com.