Master your audio wellness journey with the right intensity for your goals
Luminal Audio's three-tier intensity system allows you to customise your experience based on your comfort level, experience, and desired outcomes. Understanding these levels helps you make informed choices for safe, effective sessions.
What Are Intensity Levels?
Each intensity level uses different combinations of:
- Brainwave frequencies – Targeting specific mental states
- Audio complexity – From simple soundscapes to rich, layered environments
- Entrainment depth – How strongly the audio guides your brainwaves
- Session progression – How gradually or quickly effects develop
Light Intensity: Your Gentle Introduction
Perfect for:
- Complete beginners to brainwave entrainment
- Daily maintenance sessions
- Sensitive individuals
- When you need subtle support without deep altered states
What to Expect:
- Gentle, barely noticeable entrainment effects
- Comfortable, non-intrusive soundscapes
- Immediate relaxation without feeling "spacey"
- Ability to remain fully alert and functional
BPM Range: Varies by category (56-80 BPM depending on purpose) Brainwave Focus: Gentle guidance toward desired state Session Feel: Like a pleasant, calming background that naturally shifts your mood
Medium Intensity: The Sweet Spot
Perfect for:
- Users comfortable with Light intensity
- Regular practice sessions
- When you want noticeable effects without being overwhelmed
- Building consistent wellness habits
What to Expect:
- More pronounced but still comfortable effects
- Deeper relaxation or enhanced focus
- Noticeable shift in mental state within 10-15 minutes
- Balance between effectiveness and comfort
BPM Range: Varies by category (44-100 BPM depending on purpose) Brainwave Focus: Moderate entrainment with clear therapeutic benefits Session Feel: Like being gently guided into your desired state with pleasant awareness of the transition
Deep Intensity: Profound Transformation
Perfect for:
- Experienced users seeking profound effects
- Deep meditation or transformative experiences
- When you have dedicated, uninterrupted time
- Users comfortable with altered states of consciousness
What to Expect:
- Powerful, immersive experiences
- Significant shifts in consciousness
- Deep relaxation, intense focus, or profound meditative states
- Effects may linger after the session ends
BPM Range: Varies by category (36-120 BPM depending on purpose) Brainwave Focus: Strong entrainment for maximum therapeutic impact Session Feel: Complete immersion in the desired state with potential for transformative experiences
Safety Guidelines & Contraindications
⚠️ Important Safety Information
Do NOT use brainwave entrainment if you have:
- Epilepsy or seizure disorders
- History of seizures
- Photosensitive epilepsy
- Severe mental health conditions without professional supervision
Use with caution if you have:
- Pregnancy (consult your healthcare provider)
- Heart conditions or pacemakers
- Hearing impairments
- Taking psychiatric medications
General Safety Tips:
- Always start with Light intensity
- Never drive or operate machinery during or immediately after sessions
- Stop immediately if you experience headaches, dizziness, or discomfort
- Maintain comfortable volume levels
- Stay hydrated during longer sessions
Progression Timeline
Weeks 1-2: Foundation Building
- Start with Light intensity exclusively
- 20-30 minute sessions
- Focus on one primary category
- Allow your brain to adapt to the process
Weeks 3-4: Gentle Advancement
- Introduce Medium intensity if comfortable
- Extend sessions to 30-45 minutes
- Experiment with different categories
- Notice how different intensities affect you
Month 2+: Personal Mastery
- Consider Deep level if desired (not necessary for benefits)
- Develop intuitive sense of what you need each day
- Mix intensities based on goals and available time
- Trust your body's responses
Signs You're Ready to Progress
Ready for Medium when:
- Light intensity feels completely comfortable
- You've maintained consistent daily practice
- You understand how the audio affects you
- You're curious about deeper experiences
Ready for Deep when:
- Medium intensity is your comfortable norm
- You have dedicated, uninterrupted session time
- You're experienced with altered states
- You have specific goals requiring deep work
Signs to Step Back
Return to a lower intensity if you experience:
- Headaches or discomfort during sessions
- Feeling "spacey" or disconnected after sessions
- Difficulty returning to normal consciousness
- Any adverse effects on sleep or mood
- Feeling overwhelmed by the experience
Category-Specific Intensity Effects
Focus Intensities:
- Light: Gentle mental clarity
- Medium: Enhanced concentration
- Deep: Laser-like focus with high cognitive performance
Relax Intensities:
- Light: Gentle unwinding and stress relief
- Medium: Deeper muscle relaxation and emotional ease
- Deep: Profound calm with floating, dissociative relaxation
Meditate Intensities:
- Light: Calm mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Medium: Deeper contemplative states and grounded presence
- Deep: Transcendent, transformative experiences
Sleep Intensities:
- Light: Gentle relaxation leading to natural sleep
- Medium: Deeper unwinding with restorative rest
- Deep: Profound sleep states with potential for lucid dreaming
ADHD Intensities:
- Focus Booster: Light to Medium for daily motivation and engagement
- Deep Focus: Medium for sustained attention work
- Sleep Reset: Light to Medium for restful nights
Neurodivergent Intensities:
- Sensory Soothing: Light for overstimulation relief
- Gentle Engagement: Light to Medium for positive stimulation
- Deep Regulation: Light to Deep for profound self-soothing
Finding Your Personal Sweet Spot
Remember: There's no "better" intensity level. Many users find their perfect experience at Light or Medium and never need to progress. The goal is finding what works best for your lifestyle, sensitivity, and wellness goals.
Listen to your body, start gently, and progress only when it feels natural and comfortable.