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Binaural Beat Frequency and Meditative Brainwave Entrainment for Mental and Physical Well-being: Focusing on the Brain-Sync Process

심신 안정감을 위한 Binaural Beat Frequency와 명상적 뇌파 공명에 관한 고찰: Brain-Sync Process를 중심으로

  • Received : 2024.01.05
  • Accepted : 2024.02.23
  • Published : 2024.03.31
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Abstract

Background: Binaural beats frequencies, measured in Hertz (Hz), are applied to induce optimal brainwave states and activate mental and physical relaxation through brainwave entrainment. Therefore, an exploration of the interrelation between binaural beats, brain synchronization, and the tranquility of mind and body, including meditative brainwaves, is necessary. Purposes: This study aims to investigate the mechanisms of binaural beats and brainwave resonance, along with brain synchronicity, and how sound frequencies (Hz) relate to relaxation, meditative brainwaves, and overall mental and physical tranquility. Methods: Through a literature review of existing research and materials, this study examines: first, binaural beats and the Brain-Sync process; second, the induction of relaxation through resonance and brainwaves; third, the stabilization of brainwaves and entrainment phenomena with binaural beats and sound; fourth, the relationship between binaural beats and meditative music. Results: Binaural beats facilitate the synchronization of brainwaves through the Brain-Sync process, particularly activating relaxation-related brainwaves such as alpha (α), theta (θ), and delta (δ), thereby inducing a meditative state. This is based on the mechanism where brainwaves synchronize with specific frequency vibrations, leading to deep meditation or relaxation states. Thus, specific sound frequencies play a significant intermediary role in inducing a sustained and stable meditative brainwave state, beyond mere psychological and physiological relaxation responses. Conclusion: This study explores the characteristics of binaural beats through the interaction between brainwave resonance and synchronization, examining the role of sound frequency vibrations as a significant intervention method contributing to mental and physical comfort and brainwave stability. It suggests the need for systematic intermediary processes in the healthcare domain and various research areas to verify the short-term/long-term effects and the necessity for extensive research on meditative frequency sound interventions.

배경: 바이노럴 비트(Binaural Beats) 주파수(Frequency, Hz)는 뇌파 공명과 동기화작용을 통해 심신의 이완과 최적의 뇌파 상태를 유도하고 활성화하는 데에 적용되고 있다. 따라서 바이노럴 비트와 뇌 동기화(Brain-Synchronization) 그리고 심신의 안정감, 명상적 뇌파등의 상호관계에 대한 고찰이 필요하다. 목적: 본 연구는 바이노럴 비트와 뇌파 공명, 뇌 동시성의 메커니즘을 탐구하고, 소리 진동수(Hz)가 어떻게 이완작용, 명상적 뇌파 그리고 심신의 안정감과 연관이 되는가를 알아보는 것에 목적을 둔다. 방법: 기존 연구와 자료에 대한 문헌 조사를 통해, 첫쨰 바이노럴 비트와 Brain-Sync process 둘째, 공명과 뇌파의 이완유도 셋째, 바이노럴 비트와 Sound 및 뇌파 안정화, 맥놀이현상 네째, 바이노럴 비트와 명상음악과의 관계 등의 이론적 고찰을 하였다. 결과: 바이노럴 비트는 Brain-Sync 과정을 통해 뇌파의 동기화를 촉진하며, 특히 알파(α), 세타(θ), 델타(δ)와 같은 이완과 관련된 뇌파의 활성화를 유도하여 명상적 상태를 조성할 수 있다. 이는 뇌파가 특정 주파수의 진동에 맞추어 동시화되면서 깊은 명상 상태나 이완 상태를 유도하는 메커니즘을 기반으로 한다. 따라서 특정 소리 주파수는 심리적 생리적 이완반응을 넘어, 지속적이고 안정된 명상적 뇌파상태로 유도하는데 유의미한 중재역할을 할 수 있다. 결론: 본 연구는 소리 주파수 진동이 심신의 편안함과 뇌파안정성에 기여할 수 있는 의미있는 중재로서 잠재적 역할을 살펴보았으며, 명상적 뇌파 조절 동기화 매커니즘에 대한 이해를 통해 소리 주파수가 최적의 뇌파 활성화에 미치는 긍정적 영향에 대해 살펴보았다. 명상적 주파수 소리의 체계적인 중재방법과 적용에 대한 이해와 더불어 통합의학 영역 및 다양한 분야에서 단기/장기 효과 검증 및 폭넓은 연구가 필요하다.

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