Natura Sound Therapy User Guide 

Congratulations! You now possess a very valuable software tool that has been lovingly designed to help you accomplish your goals in life.  Natura can help you concentrate and focus when you need to, then relax after your work is done.  A peaceful mind and relaxed body lead the way to a happy and healthy you!

To begin using Natura, we suggest exploring the factory presets to become familiar with the wide range that Natura offers. Don't be afraid to click around and explore the features and settings. Be patient and soon you will learn how easy it is to use Natura.

Have fun and remember that Natura was designed for what you need: concentration and relaxation.  Now you have the ideal tool to help you make every day better!

Nature - Sounds

Click the round buttons to play the sound. Click the same button, which now has a green center, to stop the sound. (Buttons with the blue center are volume buttons.)

You can select two or more sounds at the same time, such as one of the "ocean" buttons as well as a "chimes" button.  However, you cannot play multiple sounds from one category, for example "birds", together.

Press the "stop" button to stop all sounds. When you press "stop", all running sounds and volume levels are saved. Press "resume" to resume playing the saved settings.

Nature - Volume

Drag the sliders to change the volume.  Drag the slider to the right to increase the volume.  Drag the slider to the left to decrease the volume.

The blue circles on the far right are volume level indicators. A small green led indicates that the particular sound channel is playing.

Brainwave Synchronizer

One of the most interesting features of Natura is the Brainwave Synchronizer.  While users can reap many mental and emotional benefits from the nature sounds, the Brainwave Synchronizer is an amazing gem included in Natura.  Selected frequencies, coming in through your headphones, can entrain your brain into beneficial patterns.  We encourage you to keep reading to learn about the science behind the Brainwave Synchronizer (see What are Brainwaves? ), but here’s a quick look at what the different frequencies can help you do:

Beta – concentrate, focus on a project (caution – too much can lead to anxious feelings)
Alpha – relax, tap into creativity, solve problems
Theta – meditate, encourage deep relaxation
Delta – heal the body, sleep deeply

Put on your headphones, which are necessary to achieve effects with the Brainwave Synchronizer. 

Click on the button for your preferred hertz level and tone.  The four tones are: C for key of C; C2 for key of C one octave higher; G for key of G; A for key of A.  Adjust the volume as necessary by moving the slider. You can turn off the sound by touching the "stop" button above the volume slider or by touching the selected green circle.

The "?" button gives you quick information about each frequency.

Alpha Waves

Creativity, Relaxation, Visualization

Alpha brainwaves are a gentle contrast to the rapidity of Beta state.  This relaxing state encourages the flow of creative energy and a sense of well-being.  The Alpha brainwave state is ideal for contemplation, solving problems, and visualization, acting as a gateway to our creativity. 

Use the Brainwave Synchronizer set to Alpha (or select one of the Alpha-based Factory Presets) for 10 minutes for every hour of a study session.  This gives your brain a break from Beta Waves and helps you absorb the information. Alpha is also ideal for self-hypnosis.  Set the Timer for your desired session time.

Beta Waves

Alertness, Concentration

The Beta brainwave state keeps your mind sharp and focused.  In Beta state, your brain can easily analyze and organize information, make connections, and generate new ideas and solutions.  Beta is helpful for workplace productivity, exam study, preparing to give a presentation, or engaging in other activities which require high levels of concentration and alertness.

When you need to focus on a project, utilize the Brainwave Synchronizer in Natura and select Beta or one of the Beta-based Factory Presets.  Be sure to take regular breaks and switch to Alpha Waves or Theta Waves for 10 minutes during every hour of focusing on a project.  Use the Timer to make sure you don't overdo it.  Too much Beta can result in feeling anxious, worried, or tense.

Theta Waves

Deep Relaxation, Meditation, Memory Enhancement

Slower than Beta, the Theta brainwave state is present when dreaming in light sleep.  It has often been described as being in a waking dream.  The Theta frequency is associated with stress relief and recalling long-forgotten memories.  This "twilight" state can bring about deep meditation, resulting in improved overall health, the need for less sleep, increased creativity, and enhanced learning.

To recover from too many Beta Waves in a hectic day, put on your headphones and set the Brainwave Synchronizer to Theta or one of the Theta-based Factory Presets.  Set the Timer  for a session of 5-15 minutes to help you wind down from a busy day, have a mini meditation, give your brain a break from focused thinking, and/or enjoy a refreshing cat-nap.  

Delta Waves

Healing, Deep Sleep

Delta state, when brainwaves are slowest, is commonly associated with deep sleep.  Certain frequencies in this range are accompanied by the release of Human Growth Hormone, which is beneficial for healing.  The Delta state, when achieved while awake, also provides the opportunity to access unconscious brain activity, encouraging it to flow to the conscious mind.  Delta has also been associated with people who have a strong sense of empathy or intuition.  They can have a higher than normal presence of Delta when awake.

Delta state can be difficult to achieve through brainwave entrainment.  The brain usually needs to drift down to Delta on its own from deep Theta Waves, as is natural during sleep.  Use the Brainwave Synchronizer and select the Theta frequency or one of the Theta-based Factory Presets first, then switch to Delta.

What are Brainwaves?

Brainwaves are the result of electrical activity in the brain as the neurons communicate with each other.  The changes in this electrical activity depend on what the person is doing.  Our brains cycle through different states throughout the day and night.  These brainwave states incorporate Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta frequencies at different levels with one frequency dominating at any given time.  The dominant frequency determines your “state of mind.”  This concept is perfectly described by Anna Wise in her book, "Awakening the Mind" (Tarcher/Putnam, New York):

“Each state that you experience entails a symphony of brain waves, with each frequency playing its own characteristic part.  This finely woven, intricate interrelationship of brain-wave frequencies delicately determines your state of consciousness.  While you are rarely producing only one type of brain wave at a time, each category of brain waves has its own qualities and characteristics.”

Brainwave Entrainment

Your brain responds to vibrations from rhythmic sounds.  Using the Brainwave Synchronizer, your brain will mimic the frequency that comes through the headphones.  In this way you can entrain or guide your brain into different states, even shifting your state of consciousness.

We have created several Brainwave Synchronizer Factory Presets in the Natura program for you.  Read their descriptions and notice their differences in frequency, other sounds, color, and visualization and you click through them.  You can adjust these features to create your own User Presets.

If you are interested in creating your own unique brainwave entrainment sessions from scratch, select the brainwave frequency according to the Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta information.  Experiment with the hertz level and tone (key of C, for example) in the selected frequency.  Adjust the volume as desired to compliment the other sound(s) – nature or music - you may have selected.  You can also add your preferred color and a visualization to your own preset.  When you find a combination of settings that is “just right” for you, follow the steps for saving it as one of your User Presets.

Presets - Factory Presets

One of the most useful features of Natura is the Factory Presets option.  The Factory Presets can produce amazing results, especially when used with headphones (necessary for the brainwave synchronizer function to be effective). Each preset was professionaly mixed, focusing on color therapy, imagery, and brainwave entrainment (see What are Brainwaves? ) for maximum results. You can also use these as a starting point for mixing your own user presets .

Under "presets" / "Factory Presets" .  Click on your desired preset to activate it. .


#
Preset
Wave
hertz
Key
Description
1.
Wide Awake
BETA
15 hz
C
 A caffeine alternative. Use for 15 minutes to wake up.
2.
Energy Boost
BETA
15 hz
G
 Similar to "Wide Awake". Use when you are feeling drowsy and need a boost.
3.
Peak Awareness
BETA
15 hz
C
  Use as a study aid; concentrate.
4.
Brain Refresher
ALPHA
12 hz
C
  Clear your mind of cobwebs.
5.
Supreme Concentration
BETA
15 hz
C
  Use as a study aid; concentrate.
6.
Mental Stimulation
BETA
13 hz
C
  Clear writer's block; brainstorm.
7.
Pick Me Up
BETA
15 hz
C
  A caffeine alternative. Use for 15 minutes to wake up.
8.
Creative Visualization 1
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Produce creative ideas.
9.
Creative Visualization 2
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Produce creative ideas.
10.
Deep Meditation 1
THETA
6 hz
C
  Use as a meditation aid.
11.
Deep Meditation 2
THETA
5 hz
C
  Use as a meditation aid.
12.
Deep Meditation 3
THETA
6 hz
G
  Use as a meditation aid.
13.
Deep Meditation 4
THETA
5 hz
C
  Use as a meditation aid.
14.
Immune System Boost
DELTA
3 hz
C
  Enhance health.
15.
Relaxation  1
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Sit back and relax.
16.
Relaxation 2
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Sit back and relax.
17.
Relaxation 3
ALPHA
10 hz
G
  Sit back and relax.
18.
Relaxation 4
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Sit back and relax.
19.
Relaxation 2
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Sit back and relax.
20.
Inner Peace
THETA
6 hz
C
  Clear the mind and find stillness within.
21.
Calm Down
THETA
6 hz
A
  Calm the mind and body.
22.
Problem Solver
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Solve problems.
23.
Enhanced Learning
THETA
6 hz
C
  Increase learning capability.
24.
Mood Lifter 1
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Lift your mood.
25.
Mood Lifter 2
ALPHA
10 hz
C
  Lift your mood.
26.
Inner Guidance
THETA
5 hz
C
  Meditate to go within your self and find answers to your problems.
27.
Optimum Health
THETA
6 hz
A
  Mind-body health boost.
28.
Stress Relief
ALPHA
9 hz
C
  Relieve stress.
29.
Mind-Body Healing 1
THETA
6 hz
C
  Heal your mind and body.
30.
Mind-Body Healing 2
THETA
6 hz
C
  Heal your mind and body.
31.
Mind-Body Healing 3
THETA
5 hz
A
  Heal your mind and body.
32.
Unwind Before Bed
THETA
5 hz
C
  Relax your mind and body before bed to have a deep restful sleep.
33.
Sleepy Time
THETA
5 hz
C
  Relax your mind and body before bed to have a deep restful sleep.
34.
Lucid Dreaming
DELTA
3 hz
C
  Use for 30 minutes with fadeout while falling asleep to become conscious while dreaming.
35.
Sleep Induction
THETA
5 hz
C
  Fall asleep.
36.
Quiet Mind
THETA
7 hz
C
  Quiet your mind; Find stillness within.
37.
Stillness
DELTA
3 hz
C
  Quiet your mind; Find stillness within.
38.
Deep Sleep
DELTA
2 hz
C
  Fall into a deep sleep.

Presets - User Presets

Natura allows you to create your own presets.

1. Create your mix of sounds and brainwave frequency.

2. Click "User Presets" under "presets".

3. Click the "SAVE" box.

4. The boxes will flash red.  Click on the number you would like to assign for this preset. 

To play a user preset, simply click a number that is highlighted, indicating it is a saved preset. 

 

Timer

Click the "timer" button to reveal the timer page.  Turn on the "Play Chime at end" function for the close of a meditation / work session or turn off for falling asleep.

Select your desired time amount by clicking on a numbered box.  The timer will immediately begin counting down.

Settings

-Change the background color.

-View info about Natura Sound Therapy

-Launch the online user guide