becoming more whole

Other books in this series:

Becoming More Whole: Heart
Becoming More Whole: Spirit
mind
This is a flexible audio program designed to support
personal development goals such as focus, relaxation,
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creative inspiration, reduced anxiety or stress and improved
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As we address everyday challenges, it’s easy to get lost in
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Reach beyond your everyday routine. Learn to quiet the
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 Combined with conscious intention, Appropriate for beginners or those new to brainwave
entrainment technology, this program offers a structure for
open the doorway to: regular practice and a flexible listening routine combined with
• quieting of distracting thoughts everyday activities. The dedicated listener will become familiar
with a wider spectrum of conscious awareness. Benefits are
• focus and concentration • better sleep cumulative and increase over a period of time.

• a profound sense of presence We recommend using the specific Sacred Acoustics audio
recordings referred to in this program guide. Should you
• improved health and wellness • reduced prefer to use different audio recordings, or another method
stress and anxiety • creative inspiration to achieve an expanded state of awareness, the general
concepts, affirmations and guidance in this booklet may
• access to inner guidance still be applied.
You will need headphones for best results, but good quality
speakers will suffice in some settings. We are all unique and
• sense of timelessness • perception beyond the specific routines and results will vary from person to person.
five physical senses • heightened intuition • No particular beliefs are required to participate. None of these
guidelines are strict rules ­ feel free to experiment to discover
expanded inner awareness what works best for you.

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AUDIO TRACKS
Sacred Acoustics develops NeuralHelix®, a unique method of
harmonically blending binaural beats and monaural beats with
specifically selected and balanced carrier tones. The audio
signals serve to alter brainwave rhythms from the beta state
(normal waking consciousness) to alpha, theta and delta
states, associated with more relaxed states of awareness.
Applying concepts of holographic sound and cymatics, our
frequency sets include multiple layers of reinforcement. All
included sound effects are harmonically related to every other
sound in each recording.
For your convenience, all recommended recordings comprise
the Whole Mind Bundle. Or, buy just those that fit your goals
and routine.
Purchase recordings here:
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FORMAT OPTIONS
CD. Formatted for standard CD players in a computer or
stereo system. If you copy to a computer, or transfer to a
digital device, avoid file compression in order to maintain the
full effectiveness of the embedded frequencies. The settings
will vary by device and software. For example, in iTunes,
select “Apple Lossless” as your CD import setting.
MP3. Provided at the highest possible quality, to be most
effective, the recordings must remain at 320kbps. Avoid
further file compression. A 20­minute recording is
approximately 47MB, so plan ahead for storage space.
You may copy the recordings to your iPhone or iPad by
first adding to your iTunes library, then syncing with your
device. Android devices might be able to download directly
depending on the speed of your internet connection.
APP. If you are listening from within the Sacred Acoustics
App, your recordings are at their highest MP3 quality. You
may adjust the voice and audio track volumes separately.
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Whole Delta – 3 hz tones. Delta brainwaves are
associated with deep sleep, unconsciousness, meditative
trance, dreamless sleep and coma. These brainwaves are
the dominant rhythm in infants. As Delta frequencies
are increased, we detach from awareness of the physical
world. Some might experience a hypnagogic state, hovering
between awake and asleep.
Supports sleep, napping and relaxation.
Whole Delta – Professional – 70 minutes
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Whole Theta – 6 hz tones. Theta brainwaves are most
pronounced during meditation, prayer and spiritual
awareness and are associated with enhanced intuition,
creativity, fantasies, imagery and dreams. A natural state for
children up to 13 years old, theta is the state we naturally
enter between sleep and awakening, referred to as the
hypnagogic state.
Supports meditation, study and creative activities.
Whole Theta – Professional – 70 minutes
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Whole Alpha – 9 hz tones. A reflection of mental focus, Whole States – Expanded Mind. Ideal for establishing a
contemplation, calm and relaxation, Alpha brainwaves are regular practice, includes 3 tracks with verbal guidance
prominent during dream sleep (rapid eye movement, or REM). and 3 tracks with no spoken words. We are all unique ­
This rhythm dominates the brains of most adults when in a experiment with each to determine their particular effects.
focused but calm, rested state. It seems to be a bridge from
Whole Delta ­ Verbal – 20 minutes
the conscious to the unconscious when a person is alert but
Whole Delta ­ Nonverbal – 20 minutes
not actively processing information.
Whole Theta ­ Verbal – 20 minutes
Supports contemplation, insight and focus. Whole Theta ­ Nonverbal – 20 minutes
Whole Alpha ­ Verbal – 20 minutes
Whole Alpha – Professional – 70 minutes
Whole Alpha ­ Nonverbal – 20 minutes

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PREPARATION
Set a Routine. Designate one or two periods each day for a
20­minute listening session, allowing a few minutes before to
get settled and a few minutes after to record any significant
notes on what might have occurred. Should you miss a
session, begin again when possible. Select a location that is
quiet and comfortable.
When to Listen. Ideally, select the same time each day, such
as first thing in the morning or early afternoon. You may listen
at any time, but listening when refreshed (as opposed to
fatigued) will diminish the chance of falling asleep, unless that
is your goal.
Use the 70­minute tracks and play on repeat for any length of
time to induce relaxation or assist with focus during study,
reading, writing or other activity, based on their described
effects. For example, Whole Delta can be used for a nap or to
help with sleep at bedtime.
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Listening Order. There is no required listening order.
Experiment with each of the recordings and note their
different effects. You might develop favorites and choose to
listen to those more often.
Verbal Guidance. Listen first to the verbally guided versions.
You may need to listen several times to fully achieve its
intended effects. If the direction moves too fast, follow your
own pace. At your discretion, listen to the non­verbal versions
for repeat use, allowing freedom from all verbal input and to
establish intentions more personal to your goals.
Keep a Journal. Make notes of your state of mind or any
intentions prior to listening. Record your experiences directly
after listening, saving analysis for another time. Depending on
your activities while listening to the longer recordings, journal
notes may be unnecessary. Review your journal at regular
intervals for further analysis.
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 THE BASICS
Body Position. During regular practice, we recommend a

Place trust in the lying flat position, but you may sit or lie down in any position
that is comfortable. Avoid crossing arms and legs. Place your
arms on either side of the body or place your hands on your
process to serve you in thighs. Lying down allows for greater body relaxation but
might also induce sleep. If sleep is your goal in a given
session, that is helpful. When listening to support focus or
beneficial ways and inspiration while performing other activities, sit in your usual
location for that activity.

allow your experiences Headphones. Listen with comfortable headphones. Padded,

over­the­ear headphones that completely cover the ear help
to eliminate ambient sound and are generally most
to unfold naturally with comfortable. SleepPhones® are even more comfortable and
may be appropriate for longer listening periods, or for those

no expectations. who prefer to lie on their side. Wireless headphones may be

used, as long as the signal is consistent and clear. The
standard frequency range of 20­20,000hz is sufficient.

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Noise­cancelling. Be aware that noise­cancelling headphones
might (depending on your environment) eliminate significant
frequencies that could limit the effects of the brainwave
entrainment signals. Experiment to test effectiveness in
different settings.
Speakers. When listening at your desk or in other locations,
quality speakers might be more practical. For best results,
position yourself between two speakers, ensuring that
left­right signals are being delivered to each. Note the
comparative effectiveness between headphones and
speakers. Speakers may be used in a group setting, but
results can vary. Avoid one speaker systems because they
are designed to combine the left­right signals.
Volume. Adjust the volume to your personal preference.
Playing the recordings louder will not make them “stronger.”
Some have found low volume to be just as effective.
Experiment with different volumes to find the “sweet spot”
that works best for you.
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Children and Adolescents. Generally, there are no adverse
effects when used by young children and teenagers, but as
with adults, individual results will vary. Proceed according to
the child’s response or interest.
Eliminate Distractions. Wear loose clothing. Turn off audio
alerts and ring tones from your cellular phone or tablet. Wear
a blindfold or sleep mask to eliminate ambient light from
streetlights, lamps or sunlight. Use the bathroom before
listening. Have a light blanket nearby in case you get cold.
Ask family members or roommates for privacy.
Grounding. You may feel "groggy" or “foggy” after listening.
To overcome, walk outdoors (barefoot if you can), take a cold
shower, splash cold water on the face, breathe deeply, laugh,
exercise vigorously, or play with pets or children.
Enjoy the Process. Above all, the process should be
enjoyable. Adjust your routine as needed and find what works
best for you. Should any frustrations arise, please refer to
Common Concerns on page 24.
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 DAILY PRACTICE
Guidance. Passive listening is part of this process, certainly

The part of you that when listening to support study or other activities. However,
the greatest power comes through engaging your mind
through focused attention. During the first few minutes of
notices thoughts and the 20­minute daily practice recordings, we include these
words of instruction:

directs your attention Relax your body, Let go of any tension

Quiet the mind
Allow any distracting thoughts to fade from your awareness
back to the breath and bring your attention to the breath
Notice each inhale and each exhale
As you breathe in, silently say “Let”
is the neutral As you breathe out, silently say “Go”
Let, Go…
Generate a feeling of gratitude, trust and allowing
inner observer. For additional reinforcement, practice this simple mental
exercise outside of listening sessions. Optionally, include the
following affirmations, even for just a few moments each day.
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Whole Delta Ride the Tones. Following the verbal guidance, there is a
The nurturing comfort of the universe is there for you longer segment with no words to distract you. Continue
Say to yourself, I am relaxed, calm and detached from to generate the feeling of what was suggested for a period of
all concerns time that feels right, and have no expectations of what might
Allow the resonance of the tones to carry you to a profoundly occur. Focus on becoming more aware of your “expanded
relaxed state of being self,” beyond the physical body and your thoughts.
Whole Theta Inner Observer. Awareness of the observer within is the
You are fully connected to the oneness of the universe foundation for all future practice. The part of you that notices
Say to yourself, I am creative, intuitive and connected to the thoughts and directs your attention back to the breath is the
source of all that is observer. As you listen, learn to recognize this ever­present
Allow the resonance of the tones to bring insight, inspiration witness from within. It is separate from your thoughts –
and belonging a subtle but noticeable difference. With practice, this
distinction becomes more evident. The observer is neutral,
Whole Alpha
has no judgment, and merely watches – a most valuable
The wisdom of the universe is available to you
key to this process. Although labeled “inner” observer,
Say to yourself, I am alert, focused and ready to receive
note that modern consciousness studies imply that this
whatever I need in this moment
awareness is directly related to the awareness of the universe
Allow the resonance of the tones to carry you to a calm and
itself, and thus could be considered to be accessing the
open state of awareness
universe­at­large.

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Choose an Intention. After becoming accustomed to the
process, address personal goals by selecting one­word
affirmations. Focus on what you wish to achieve rather than
details of the issue itself. Think about the literal meaning of
the word, but also feel the sensation of the word’s energetic
vibration. For example, imagine what it feels like to achieve
“success.” Generate this feeling at the beginning of a listening
session, associate it briefly in your mind with the issue itself,
then relax and allow the experience to unfold, trusting that
your intention will be fulfilled. If listening to a verbally­guided
version, include your intention when the verbal guidance is
complete. Pay attention to dreams, synchronicities or patterns
related to your intention in the following hours, days and
weeks.
Suggested intentions: success, wellness, calm, peace, resolved,
fulfilled, trust, allowing, vitality, flow, relaxed, clarity, presence,
ease, grace, integrity, authentic, freedom, expansion, aligned,
balance.
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Manage Expectations. Have no expectations as to what
might occur or how your intention might be resolved.
Understand there is no set way for benefits to manifest and
solutions beyond your ability to predict are quite possible.
Everyone is unique in their responses, so resist comparing
your experiences with others.
Trust. Place trust in the process to serve you in beneficial
ways and allow your experience to unfold naturally. Benefits
cannot be forced. Be patient, listen regularly and know that
as you continue to practice, results will occur, often at
unexpected moments. Celebrate those moments.
Belief Systems. Underlying beliefs are powerful influences
and can limit our ability to grow. Beliefs act as filters that
prevent us from seeing truth and achieving goals. Identify
where your beliefs came from (parents, peers, school) and
choose to change outdated beliefs that may no longer serve
you. Using intention, release limiting beliefs during your daily
practice in order to reach beyond the expected.
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Receiving Information. You might have profound or
unexpected insights or feelings, sometimes subtle. You might
become aware of images, symbols, colors or past memories.
Often, information is not received in words. You might “see”
in your mind’s eye patterns and concepts free of language.
Or, you might experience “knowings”, or sensations in the
Reach just beyond the
body. Make notes of your perceptions in your journal, even if
it doesn’t make sense at the time. It can take time and repeat voice in the head –
listening sessions to thoroughly “unpack” certain insights.
Integrate Other Practices. Incorporate prayer, breathing
techniques, or other routines while listening to the audio
there lies the
recordings. Combine any routines you wish and modify as
needed to enhance your results. Use caution if combining expanded essence of
other brainwave entrainment technologies simultaneously.
Seek Support. Find a network of like­minded people with
whom to share your experiences. Reach out to Sacred
who you truly are.
Acoustics or to a medical professional, should you
experience any adverse effects or for further advice.

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COMMON CONCERNS
Body Sensations. You might experience body vibrations or
tingling, shifts from hot to cold, a distorted sense of time or
other unusual sensations. The wide range of possible
reactions are mostly within the “normal” range, and indicate
an activation of your energetic system. Pain or twitching
might point to a blockage of energy. Adjust your body to
relieve the pain and/or imagine any potential blockage is
being released. Other sensations can serve as markers for
different states of consciousness.
Distracting Thoughts. Should your mind not immediately
empty of all thoughts, focus your attention on the breath,
carefully observing each inhale and exhale. Maintain no will
to control your thoughts and simply notice their existence.
Avoid engaging with or becoming attached to the thoughts.
If your mind wanders, bring your attention back to the breath
and repeat the phrase, “let go,” in time with your natural
breathing pattern. Practice often, even for a few minutes.
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Emotional Reactions. Unexpected emotions may arise
during or after listening. Realize that uncomfortable feelings
stored in your energetic field may become activated while in
an expanded state, providing an opportunity to release them.
Should this occur, allow yourself to feel whatever emotion
has surfaced without assigning an intellectual explanation.
Learn to recognize these moments as useful to the process,
and engage awareness of the inner observer.
Notice as the feelings shift from one state to another, while
also maintaining the observer’s neutral perspective.
Eventually, the emotions will evolve. It is not necessary to
analyze or explain their origins – just allow them to exist and
imagine they are being released. This can lead to a
breakthrough that perhaps had been previously blocked. If
the emotions are challenging, or related to a severe trauma,
seek assistance from a mental health professional. Further
exploration of emotional management and cultivating love
from within can be found in Becoming More Whole: Heart.
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Falling Asleep. As the body becomes profoundly relaxed,
it is perfectly natural to fall asleep. However, to attain a
hypnagogic state, you must also maintain conscious
awareness. If sleep is not your goal, change your body
position to reclining or sitting. Place pillows under your
knees or behind your back and neck for extra support. Try
holding an arm up at the elbow. If you begin to fall asleep,
it will fall naturally and alert you. Be sure to listen at a time
when you are not fatigued. Listen in a different location or
set the temperature to be cooler. Over time, the tendency
to fall asleep will diminish.
Staying Committed. If you have trouble instilling a daily
habit, try committing for just one week, or two. Set a personal
goal to achieve a specific intention and focus only on that for
a temporary period. Tackle any self­limiting beliefs to discover
if there is an underlying conviction keeping you from moving
forward. Should you fall away from regular practice, don’t
beat yourself up over it. Just start again and remember, the
results are cumulative over time.
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NEXT STEPS
Once you have become comfortable with managing your
thoughts, and achieved reliable awareness of the inner
observer, you have succeeded in moving towards gaining
mastery of the mind. By now, you will have the ability to
maintain stillness at will for at least a short period of time.
For some, this will be enough. You might or might not
continue to use the recordings, depending on your level of
ability and personal goals.
To continue your practice, Sacred Acoustics offers further
instruction in the Becoming More Whole series. Other
recordings contain varied brainwave entrainment frequency
formulas, often combining delta, theta and alpha signals, for
the most powerful effects.
Some might wish to explore further avenues towards
becoming more whole. Look for related courses according
to your interests in your local area or online.
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 Becoming more whole requires acknowledging that Alignment with our expanded nature provides the
emotions are a critical aspect of our makeup. foundation for exploration of the spiritual realms and
As we cultivate gratitude, appreciation and love from becoming more aware of our connection to all
within, this energy radiates to others around us. that exists within the universe­at­large.
• inner peace • greater awareness of heart energy • alignment with higher self • spiritual growth
• love of self and others • embody and radiate the binding • connection to the one mind • extra­sensory
force of love • connection with departed loved ones perceptions • enhanced dreaming • out­of­body
• release of emotional trauma • relief from grief • experience • finding meaning and purpose
improved relationships • gain neutral perspective • liberation from here and now

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 Foundation Series 2. Our flagship series Sacred Sleep. Designed for listening just
of four sound journeys, provides support before bedtime, play the one­hour track as
for 39­minute listening sessionss that lay you fall asleep, or listen after awakening
the groundwork for increasingly deep, or during the night. A wake­up track is
expanded, states of awareness. included if you awaken feeling groggy.

Om 2. Available separately, the first Sacred Siesta. This set of three recordings
recording from Foundation Series 2 supports 30­minute, 45­minute, and 60­
is a listener favorite, offering support for minute naps. Listen in the morning, just
a profound sense of presence in a after waking, or, listen any time to relax
39­minute listening session. and awaken feeling well­rested.

Cosmic Womb. An ideal soundscape for Sacred Lullaby. Designed for babies,
reducing anxiety and stress. Soothing to all effective for all ages, a mother’s sweet
who listen, a reverent atmosphere provides serenade combined with gentle sounds
an alluring soundscape during daily activities of falling water and delta frequencies lulls
or while performing focused tasks. the listener into a peaceful, relaxed state.

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potentially hazardous equipment. DO NOT combine audio
recordings simultaneously with any other technology or
substance that might influence brainwave activity. Consult
your physician before listening if you have health issues.
Though rare, if you experience adverse symptoms, discontinue
use, and report the symptoms back to Sacred Acoustics.
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becoming more whole mind
A flexible audio program designed to support personal
development goals such as focus, relaxation, creative
inspiration, reduced anxiety or stress and improved intuition.
Becoming more whole requires acknowledging that our
thinking mind is just one aspect of a greater awareness.
Learn to quiet the mind and create a sense of peaceful calm,
creating a foundation for further practice.
“Quieting the mind from rambling thoughts is the
first step towards inner peace.”
Eben Alexander, MD, neurosurgeon

Karen Newell has spent a lifetime seeking wisdom through esoteric

teachings and firsthand experience exploring realms of conscious­
ness. She empowers others by demonstrating how to connect to
inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop
intuition. She is co­founder of Sacred Acoustics, and co­author with
Eben Alexander, MD of Living in a Mindful Universe.

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