Alphalearning Institute The Alphalearning Institute is a research center based in Switzerland, pioneer in brain training and neurofeedback, working since the early 90's.
Neurofeedback Neurofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change brain waves for the purposes of improving health and performance. Neurofeedback training (NFT) has its foundations in basic and applied neuroscience as well as data-based clinical practice
Corporate executives, musicians, artists, and athletes, including some of the medal winners in Beijing Olympics, use biofeedback and neurofeedback to reach their peaks in competition and performance. Richard Faulds, gold medal in Sydney, was the first olympic athlete to make public his training at Alphalearning Institute.
Neurofeedback is an effective treatment for dyslexia, ADHD / ADD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and can help manage the symptoms of ASD (autistic spectrum disorders), brain injury, PTSD (posttraumatic stress), seizures, and depression.
UK TV interviews Alphalearning Institute about its technology, achievements and possibilities.
Neurofeedback in Brazil and the world One can safely say that in Brazil the neurofeedback is largely ignored. While it is true that some visionary professionals develop research in this area, their number is very limited. It is not a surprise that the Brazilian scientific production in this area is virtually nil, preserving the national ignorance, while publications on neurofeedback abroad are counted in hundreds.
In Switzerland theAlphalearningInstitutecertifiesprofessionals workingin Europe,Middle East, Asiaand the Americas.In the U.S.,the largest associationsof professionalsengagedin Neurofeedback research are the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) and the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR).
Dyslexia and other disorders Researchs conducted by the Alphalearning Institute and confirmed by other researchers indicate that many neurological disorders are caused by lack of oxygen at birth (anoxia at birth), high fevers and trauma (physical in the brain or psychological). These events have a cumulative effect on the brain throughout one´s life and can be detected from the EEG (electroencephalogram) readings that will guide the neurofeedback training. In the case of dyslexia, for example, Alphalearning Institute has conducted a double-blind study and a case study.
Dr. Maxwell Cade Meditation, Neurofeedback and altered states of consciousness Research conducted in London by psychobiologist Maxwell Cade, a member of the Royal Society of Medicine, gave a scientific basis for meditation and made possible the development of neurofeedback. In the 1970s Dr. Cade has created his own EEG-Neurofeedback equipment (MindMirror) and conducted extensive research with swamis, yogis and Buddhist monks, finding out what was happening in the physiology of theier brains at the time of meditation. Dr. Cade opened the way to improve the process and explained scientifically what had previously been understood only in a spiritual interpretation. His book about this research, "The Awakened Mind", 1979, is quite impressive even today.
A step beyond Neurofeedback - Brainwave I All research and possibilities of Neurofeedback rely ultimately on person´s ability to learn how to drive properly his or her brain waves to desired frequencies. Through an audio / visual reward system, when the expected frequency is achieved, a sound or visual stimuli are presented. This process requires numerous training sessions and it is difficult even for experienced professionals to predict "when", "if" and "how far" one will master the technique.
Seeking how to eliminate these uncertaities, the Alphalearning Institute developed in its laboratories a hybrid system, the Brainwave I: a EEG Neurofeedback unit with a optical-acoustic stimulation device. The idea of the scientist Sean Adam, Research Director and creator of the Alphalearning Institute is simple and powerful one: "If you can induce a specific brain frequency in someone and make he or she conscious of having attained it, that person can reproduce the effect at will in the future, without induction ".
Five years of research, five million dollars invested and 450 of Europe's brightest minds available to test and refine the system resulted in 1994 in the Brainwave I and in an unique system of training, available today in the course "Learning to Learn".
Learning to Learn Course and the Brainwave I Participating in this course, you will learn how to use the Brainwave I and will become the master of your own training. By the end of the five-day course you will be capable of controlling your brainwaves in the four major frequencies:
DELTA = 1 Hertz - Deep physical relaxation, pain control and stress release.
THETA = 3 Hertz - Memory, both memorization and recall, creativity and IQ growth.
ALPHA = 7 Hertz - Learning, reading and listening.
BETA = 14 Hertz - Decision making, logic and problem solving.
By mastering the brain waves control ability, you will be taught how to read, learn, memorize and remember any subject.
READ: With increased speed and comprehension. See the report from Forbes.
LEARN: Reading faster and correctly, you will understand the text in less time.
MEMORIZE: After reading, decide what is important and then memorize the knowledge.
REMEMBER: When needed - exams, presentations, decision making - get instant access to any material previously read.
Another system developed by Alphalearning is aimed to learning foreign languages without accent and with rapid acquisition of vocabulary. After the course, which lasts five days, you will own your own Brainwave I system and will be able to achieve further improvement, always counting on the assistance of Alphalearning Brazil.
You may know a more complete history of the Alphalearning Institute through the articles "Alphalearning Revolution" and its conclusion, "Alphalearning Revolution II", published in magazines and newspapers around the world.
May I participate in this training ? Our course is designed for those who wish to improve their brain power, regardless of age, belief, and mental and physical condition.
In order to maintain this rate of 100% of satisfied clients, the course is not available for all people. It is needed a previous interview and in most cases the course will be scheduled only after reviewing the results of the WAIS-III, supervised by any psychologist. In simple terms, we do not accept clients when we are less than 100% sure that your goals will be achieved.
Beneficial side effects. In addition to the original purpose of the course , some additional effects are reported, which vary with for person and the needs before the course. We have received statements:
Contacting Alphalearning Brazil We await your contact to schedule our interview and know how we can help you. You can contact us by phone, e-mail or Skype.
Sincerely,
Julio Machado e Fernanda Castilho Consultants at Alphalearning Brazil Certified professionals by the Alphalearning Institute, directly by Sean Adam
