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Wave II—Threshold

Voiced by Robert A. Monroe

© 2001, Monroe Products, All Rights Reserved

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Comments from Bob Monroe
The Gateway Affirmation
regarding the Gateway Experience
I am more than my physical body. Because I am more than phys-
ical matter, I deeply desire to Expand, to Experience; to Know,
What can you expect from the Gateway
to Understand; to Control, to Use such greater energies and
Experience? As much or as little as you put
energy systems as may be beneficial and constructive to me and
into it. The exercises provide you with a set
to those near and close to me. Also, I deeply desire the help and
of tools—how you use them and what you do
cooperation, the assistance, the understanding of those individ-
with them is your responsibility. Some dis-
uals whose wisdom, development, and experience are equal or
cover themselves for the first time, and thus
greater than my own.
live more completely, more constructively. Others reach levels of
awareness so profound that only one such experience is enough for
a lifetime. Still others become seekers after truth and add on-
What Is Hemi-Sync®?
going adventure to their daily activity. Hemi-Sync® is a patented, scientifically and clinically proven
audio-guidance technology developed by The Monroe Institute and
There is only one basis—that you seriously consider the refined with over 40 years of research. Researchers learned that
Gateway Affirmation at the least a possibility: that you are specific sound patterns could lead the brain to various states of con-
more than your physical body, that you can and do exist in sciousness ranging from deep relaxation or sleep to expanded
energy systems that are not limited to time-space, that you can awareness and other "extraordinary" states.
and do communicate with intelligence beyond your physical
consciousness—call it what you will. The audio-guidance process works by sending different sounds
(tones) to each ear with stereo headphones. The two hemispheres
of the brain then act in unison to "hear" a third signal—the differ-
ence between the two tones. This is not an actual sound, but an
electrical signal that can only be perceived within the brain by both
brain hemispheres working together. The result is a focused, whole-
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brain state known as hemispheric synchronization, or "Henn- the Hemi-Sync? signals.
Sync9." Different Hemi-Sync® signals are used to facilitate deep While many of our audio products contribute to wellness, they are not
relaxation, focused attention, or other desired states. intended to replace medical diagnosis and treatment.

Music, verbal guidance, or subtle sound effects are combined with

The Gateway Experience
Hemi-Sync® signals to strengthen their effectiveness. These record-
ings contain no subliminal messages. You are always in control. Recommendations for Use
The Gateway Experience is an in-home training program for
Cautions and Warnings: Please Read developing, exploring, and applying expanded states of awareness.
Exercises in this series use specially blended Hemi-Sync® fre-
The Gateway Experience is a system of training in self-explo-
quencies combined with verbal guidance and subtle sound effects
ration and personal development. It is not a form of psychothera-
(or music) to guide you into focused, whole-brain states of con-
py, philosophy, religion, or medical diagnosis/treatment. It is a
sciousness.
means to acquire knowledge—the application and results thereof
are solely the responsibility of the trainee.
You will be gently led from your physical waking state into deep
relaxation then to those thresholds of consciousness where you
DO NOT listen to these Hemi-Sync® exercises without first con-
may experience profound states of expanded awareness. While in
sulting your physician if you have a tendency toward seizures, audi-
such states, one has a broader range of perceptions available with
tory disorders or adverse mental condition(s). In the unlikely event
which to solve problems, develop creativity or obtain guidance.
that you experience any unusual physical or mental discomfort,
You may use this expansion and integration of personal aware-
immediately discontinue use. DO NOT listen to Hemi-Sync? audio
ness to know and better understand your total self so you might
products while driving or operating heavy equipment. Avoid using
enjoy a more fulfilling life.
with other devices that may influence brainwave activity. DO NOT
reproduce Hemi-Sync? audio products or use with Dolby? or other
Each album (Wave) in the Gateway Experience is progressive in
noise reduction systems. Doing so will diminish the effectiveness of
nature, building directly on the tools and techniques from the pre-
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vious album. Therefore, the albums must be used sequentially. e Keep a journal to document the details of your experiences, such
Following are recommendations for listening to these exercises: as date/time, body position, medication or unusual diet, mood/atti-
tude, energy level, moon phase, or any other unusual circumstance.
e Locate a distraction-free environment where you can darken the
room and remain undisturbed for the 30- to 45-minute exercises. Wave II—Threshold
e listen using stereo headphones on a personal or home stereo Each Wave and each exercise of Gateway Experience builds
system. directly on preceding techniques and information. Use of Threshold
e Adjust the volume to a level where you can barely hear the exercises before having completed Discovery is not recommended.
words. Otherwise, the verbal guidance may startle you following a As you work with this Wave, you may find it desirable to review the
period of silence. Frequently Asked Questions in the Discovery manual.
e Allow at least one hour after eating and avoid alcohol, drugs, or
Focus™ 12—Overview
excessive caffeine, which may limit the effectiveness of the Hemi-
The high energy state and expanded awareness of this focus level
Sync? exercises.
enable you to become more conscious of inner resources and guid-
e Get comfortable. Use the bathroom before each exercise even if ance. As you continue to use what you learned in Focus 10, you
it seems unnecessary. Loosen any tight clothing and remove may well find entirely new experiences.
shoes, glasses, or contacts. Listen while lying down or seated with
your head supported, whichever is more comfortable for you. Rarely is nonphysical energy perceived in the same way we per-
e If you itch during an exercise, scratch. You will be able to move ceive in our physical waking state. Be receptive to subtle nuances
gently back into your pattern of relaxation. of kinesthetic, auditory, or visual experiences. You may sense a
“knowing,” a telepathic comprehension that can be later translated
* There can be a metabolic drop as you enter an exercise, produc-
into words. With trust, patience, and practice, you will learn to per-
ing a perception of heat, motion, or pressure. Have a loose blanket
ceive more clearly. Sometimes this happens slowly, step by step;
handy, ready to pull up or throw off as needed.
sometimes dramatically and suddenly, like water breaking
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 subtle changes in energy; experience chills, heat, or tingling;
through a dam. Let go of preconceived notions about how these notice shifts in your feelings or level of emotional arousal; or sud-
exercises “should” unfold for you. Place them in your Box at the denly have a clear “knowing.”
beginning of an exercise or at any time they intrude. This opens
you to a fuller and richer range of possibilities in your exploration. If answers do not come as you listen to the exercise, take it as an
invitation to heighten your sensitivities as you move through your
Wave II Exercises daily activities. Open your perception, for instance, to the conver-
Threshold #1—Introduction to Focus 12 sations of others, passages 1n books, synchronicities, and the mul-
Simply relax as you are guided from familiar Focus 10 to Focus 12, titude of wondrous ways in which guidance may reveal itself.
and calmly observe any differences. Effort and analysis are coun-
terproductive. With repeated experience, the distinctions become Problem solving in Focus 12 is facilitated by the sincerity of your
more pronounced and you come to appreciate Focus 12 as a pow- desire to receive a response, the intensity of your emotion, and the
erful and empowering state which readily lends itself to a wide clarity of your questions. Expressing gratitude as you release your
diversity of purposes. question is also important. This acknowledges your trust in the
process and amplifies the entire exercise.
Threshold #2—Problem Solving
Problem Solving begins your use of Focus 12 energy for its many Threshold #3—One Month Patterning
practical applications. Place your question or problem in the cen- One Month Patterning is very powerful for taking charge of your
ter of your consciousness, however you perceive this. Then direct life. Based on the principle that we become what we think, the ener-
it outward to your total awareness, release it, and wait for the gy of Focus 12 offers this process a speed and intensity in the mani-
response. festing of thought not generally available in ordinary consciousness.
Think, feel or imagine the physical, mental or emotional pattern
Answers sometimes come during the exercise, and may come in you desire in your life. Just as you did in the previous exercise,
many forms. Among other possibilities you may perceive symbols, place it in the center of your consciousness and then release it. A
abstract images, or colors; “hear” thoughts in your mind; sense
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sense of ease and detachment about the pattern lets you know Don't specify how your request will be fulfilled. Let your total self
that you have, indeed, released it. decide and direct the method. Though the exercise refers to “one-
month patterning," you can request that patterns be fulfilled in
Be clear about what you want. For example, do you want a new any time frame: a week, a year, by your birthday, etc. Or simply
house, or to be happy where you live? To lose 10 pounds or to feel release the pattern to be fulfilled 1n its own timo.
better about yourself? Pattern only in the present tense, for exam-
ple, “I am now receiving...” Use “I” in your patterning statement Threshold £4—Color Breathing
and perceive yourself as an active part of the pattern. Pattern only Color Breathing uses the resonance of colors to develop your
for yourself. ability in directing physical and nonphysical energy. Sound, vibra-
tion, and other sensations are as valid as visualization for the
be specific; the more detail in your pattern, the more likely you mental perception of color. One man, blind since birth, experi-
are to get what you want. Ask only for what you really want, enced different colors as having unique textures.
because you'll probably get exactly what you ask for. Put emotion
and conviction into your practice to vitalize and strengthen your The exercise guides you through learning to use the following col-
intention. Then ask that your pattern work only for the good of ors: green for reducing excess or harmful emotional energy; red
your total self and simply let go of attachment to the result. for increasing physical strength, speed and coordination; purple
for restoring and normalizing your physical condition.

Although a pattern set in Focus 12 can be changed or canceled in It’s important to end this process each time you practice by per-
Focus 12, don't keep checking or changing it because of fear or ceiving your body as well, whole and perfect. You won’t want to
doubt. You wouldn't dig up a seed to see how it's growing, would energize any condition less than the ideal. As you become familiar
you? Start with small, reasonable patterns. If you pattern for $50 with this technique, feel free to experiment with other colors and
and prove to yourself it works, later patterns will come more easily. to develop other purposes for yourself.

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 Experience, its up to you to take it out of the tool box and use it.
Threshold #5—Energy Bar Tool (EBT)
Energy Bar Tool is an extremely valuable and highly versatile Threshold #6 — Living Body Map (LBM)
tool for gathering and directing nonphysical energies. History and Since maps are an objective representation of territory, the under-
mythology abound with “power sticks” that link human and spiri- lying concept of the LBM supports the perspective and detach-
tual energies, ranging from the staff that Moses turned into a ser- ment useful in healing. You have undoubtedly recognized how the
pent to the scepters that symbolize the power of kings and queens progressive nature of Gateway Experience uses previous learn-
to the sabers of light that link the heroes of Star Wars to “The ing as your adventure proceeds. In this exercise for influencing
Force.” While moving through the exercise, focus on finding or physical body energy, you learn a new tool while using your EBT.
creating your own very personal EBT, one that shares your ener-
gy and holds significance for you. You are first verbally guided to create a white mental outline
around your physical body. This “map” represents a composite of
However vague your EBT may seem at first, continue practicing your entire physical system. Then you change the outline’s color to
and allow it to develop. Your hands may become your EBT, rather red, representing blood circulation; then blue for your nervous
than something external to you. You may sense the increasingly system; yellow for the organs of your glandular system; orange
charged vibration throughout your body, or as localized, or as mov- for your muscle and bone structure. As the exercise proceeds, you
ing and spreading as intensity builds. Your EBT may become a learn to use the LBM to identify where healing energy is needed.
roadway that leads you to further explorations. It can be used as Then, with your EBT, you are guided to direct purple healing
a beacon to attract guidance or other intelligence, a vehicle for energy to those parts of your physical body.
space travel, or a comforting symbol of safety and security. The
forms and uses of your EBT are truly limitless. Practice and Remember that visualizing is not necessary for working with
experiment, knowing that its power is reciprocal: as you recharge energy. To “think” or feel or sense a color or image is to create it.
it, it recharges you. Keep your EBT where it is always available to As you follow the instructions, consider this as an opportunity to
you and creatively use it in your daily life as well as in your Hemi- “play” with the shape and form of your EBT. The verbal guidance
Sync exercises. As with all the tools you learn in the Gateway
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provides a structure, but you need not adhere to it in a rigid fash- Many Gateway Experience enthusiasts become inspired to
ion. We encourage you to experiment and be creative with all the attend the residential programs made available by The Monroe
tools, to make them yours, to be open to fresh insight about what Institute. If you have an interest in learning more about these pro-
works best for you. grams, you may do so by visiting the Institute's Web site at:
www.monroeinstitute.org or by calling the Program Registrar at
434-361-1252 or 866-881-3440 (toll free).
Looking Ahead
Wave III—Freedom is awaiting you as soon as your feel ready to
move on. The exercises on Wave IIT give you a sense of ease and
security as you delve further into nonphysical experience. You are
introduced to the Continuum of Consciousness and methods for
practicing OBEs and remote viewing. Happy adventures!

Contact your local dealer or:

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Lovingston, Virginia 22949
434-263-8692
800-541-2488
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[email protected]
www.Hemi-Sync.com
IRecommended reading:

d Journeys Out Of The Body by Robert A. Monroe (Doubleday,

B1971)
I The undisputed classic on out-of-body experiences.
;Unpredictably, and without wilhng it, Monroe, a pragmatic
Í Virginia businessman, found himself leaving his physical body to
B travel via a "second body" to locales far removed from the physi-
{cal and spiritual realities of his life. He was exploring a place
B unbounded by time or death.

E Far Journeys by Robert A. Monroe (Doubleday, 1985)

B This mesmerizing odyssey, written after a decade of intensive
B research, takes you even farther beyond the known dimensions
Bof the physical universe. With great insight and wit, Monroe
B offers new awareness into the untapped resources and limitless
B possibilities of the human mind.

8 Ultimate Journey by Robert A. Monroe (Doubleday, 1994)

Bin a long-awaited sequel, Monroe explores the incredibly
B rewarding opportunities that lie beyond the limits of the physi-
dcal world. He charts the route that opens to us when we leave
B our physical lives and takes the reader with him on an exhila-
Í rating journey that expands the limits of human experience.
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