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How to use Neuphony for the first week?

Neuphony is a powerful EEG Headset tool that can help you enhance your mental well-being and improve your focus through meditation, neurofeedback, and optimizing your lifestyle. If you are new to Neuphony and want to make the most out of your first week, this user guide will walk you through the process.

There are different ways you can indulge in meditation with our app.
1- In- built modules integrated with Neurofeedback :

  • Improved external focus
  • Reduce stress and anxiety

2- Meditate in peace
3- Mediate using YouTube

NOTE: Please note that the Neurofeedback is available only in the in-built modules and not available if you opt for external audio sources.

Once you are all set with the device and mobile application, you’re ready to take it to the next level:

Finding the Right Meditation for You

The first step in using Neuphony effectively is to find the type of meditation that works best for you. This will help you reduce stress and anxiety while also improving your focus and concentration. Here’s a suggested plan for your first day:

Day 1: 

  1. Choose one session from the ‘Improve External Focus’ category and one session from the ‘Reduce Stress and Anxiety’ category in the Neuphony app.
  2. Schedule your first session for 1 hour after your first meal of the day, preferably within 4 hours of waking up. Example: If you wake up at 6 am and have breakfast at 9 am, schedule your first Neuphony session at 10 am.
  3. Take the second session 4-6 hours after the first session.
  4. Take a third session 4-6 hours after the second session.
  5. Use the same music for all three sessions, whether it’s your favorite relaxation music or a guided meditation audio.

Day 2-4: 

Repeat the schedule from the previous day, using the same music.

It’s important to note that the quantifiable effects of meditation may take at least 4 weeks to become noticeable.

However, if you experience significant variability (more than 50% difference) in your focus and relaxation scores, it could indicate that you might prefer a change of audio.

In that case, try a different category of meditation or a different category of music for the next 4 days. Once you find a music or audio that resonates with you, make use of the integrated neurofeedback in the Neuphony app.

Reducing Stress Levels with Consistency and Meditation

Managing stress is crucial for maintaining good mental health. Neuphony can help you achieve this by incorporating stress-reducing practices into your daily routine. Here’s a suggested plan:

Day 1: 

  1. Select a module from the ‘Reduce Stress and Anxiety’ section in the Neuphony app. Use the Preview option to listen to the audio before starting your session.
  2. Schedule your first session for 1 hour after your first meal of the day, within 4 hours of waking up. Example: If you wake up at 6 am and have breakfast at 9 am, schedule your first session at 10 am.
  3. Take the second session 4-6 hours after the first session.
  4. Take a third session 4-6 hours after the second session.
  5. Use the same module for all three sessions.

Day 2-7

Repeat the previous day’s schedule, using the same module. 

Consistently engaging in stress-reducing neurofeedback sessions can lead to a noticeable decrease in stress levels over time. Similar to the previous plan, it may take at least 2 weeks to see quantifiable effects. 

If you observe significant variability (more than 50% difference) in your relaxation scores, try a different category of meditation or music while sticking to the same schedule for the next week.

Optimise Your Lifestyle & Diet For Better Mental Health

Your lifestyle and diet play a crucial role in your overall mental well-being. Neuphony can help you identify the effects of specific food items on your focus and relaxation scores. Here’s a suggested plan: 

Day 1: 

  1. Schedule your first Neuphony focus and relaxation session 1 hour after your first meal of the day, within 4 hours of waking up. Example: If you wake up at 6 am and have breakfast at 9 am, schedule your first session at 10 am.
  2. Use the Add Tag feature in the app to enter the details of your breakfast, noting down the components of your meal.
  3. Repeat the process for your second session, scheduling it an hour after lunch and noting down the food components again.

Day 2-4: 

Repeat this exercise on each workday, keeping track of your meals using the Add Tags feature. If you happen to skip a meal, make sure to add that information as well. 

After completing the first week, you’ll have enough data to pinpoint the effects of specific food items on your focus and relaxation scores. For reliable results, consume the same food at least 5 times around the same time of day and calculate the average of the five sessions.

 

Making the Most Out of Neurofeedback Provided by Neuphony

Neurofeedback is a powerful feature of Neuphony that can help train your brain for better focus and concentration. Here’s how you can maximize its benefits:

  1. Familiarize yourself with how neurofeedback works in the app. Neuphony employs volume modulation to provide real-time feedback on your cognitive performance.
  2. During a focus module, if you notice an increase in the volume of the music, it indicates that your focus is increasing as well.
  3. Your task is to maintain the mental state and thoughts that helped you achieve that level of focus. This may be challenging at first but becomes easier with practice, typically after around 10-20 sessions.
  4. The training effect of neurofeedback goes beyond the active focusing period. It helps your brain maintain better focus levels even when you’re not actively engaged in focusing.
  5. You can observe and quantify the benefits of this brain training after approximately 30-40 sessions.

To Get Started With Neurofeedback:

  1. In the first week, explore the focus and calm modules in the Neuphony app to find the ones you enjoy the most. You can also add your own music to the app and use that to measure your focus and calm levels.
  2. Establish a routine for your sessions. Decide whether you want to have sessions once a day, daily for two weeks, or every alternate day. Keep the frequency of sessions regular, with a minimum of 3 sessions per week.
  3. Spread out around 30 sessions over at least 4 weeks. Doing all 30 sessions in a week won’t be as effective, so patience is key.
  4. Start your session routine and keep track of your progress.

By following these guidelines, you can make the most out of your first week using Neuphony. Remember that everyone’s experience may vary, so be open to experimenting and finding what works best for you. Enjoy your journey to improved mental well-being!