Isochronic tones are one of the oldest and yet most effective forms of brainwave entrainment. These tones can be used to put you into a particular mental and physical state and are used by many people around the world to treat physiological and psychological disorders but also for general self-improvement purposes.

What Is Brainwave Entrainment?

Brainwave entrainment is the use of a stimulus at a particular frequency that the brain cannot ignore. The result is that measurable brainwaves are observed moving towards the intended frequency and a change in the state of the mind, the brain and even the body can be observed.

What Are Isochronic Tones?

Isochronic tones are simply one of many methods of brainwave entrainment. They are considered to be among the most effective of all methods.

This is because isochronic tones sound like pronounced pulses rather than continuous noise. This means that your brain finds it much easier to isolate the relevant beat frequency and to synchronize with it.

Another advantage of isochonic tones is that they do not require headphones. One of the other popular methods of brainwave entrainment is known as "binaural beats" but requires the use of headphones. With isochronic tones, there is no such limitation.

Are They Dangerous?

All forms of brainwave entrainment should never be used while you are driving or operating machinery. Additionally, it is recommended that you see a doctor before starting any brainwave entrainment program.

Ultimately, the risk (if any) is low and such disclaimers are standard for anyone selling isochronic tones. The reality is that they are best used in a quiet environment anyway and that they are very safe indeed - I have never heard of anyone coming to any damage (permanent or otherwise) simply from listening to isochronic tones.

Long Term Outcomes

Isochronic tones are not intended to be some wonder cure. For example, if you need to concentrate, don't expect isochronic tones to immediately put you into the highest state of concentration that you have ever achieved in your life to date!

Where they do help you is in learning to assume a particular state. For example, if you find it hard to concentrate (this includes those with ADD), then listening to appropriate isochronic tones on a regular basis can really help you. Eventually, you won't need to listen to them anymore and your will have learned automatically how to shift to concentration mode with great ease.

Think of the brain as like a muscle. Isochronic tones are like a workout for this, the most powerful of all the organs in your body. The more you work the brain out, the more you can achieve with it and the more easily you can go about it.b