Módulo 14 Relajación progresiva con la música - Seminario Fénix de Brian Tracy.

Progressive Relaxation and the Power of Suggestion

The Role of Music and Suggestopedia in Learning

• Georgi Lozanov's work on suggestopedia emphasizes using the power of suggestion to enhance learning processes, including language acquisition.

• Deep relaxation combined with music can facilitate rapid learning of various subjects, such as languages, history, or mathematics.

• Historical figures have recognized that deep relaxation and meditation can help internalize thoughts and qualities effectively.

Importance of Deep Relaxation

• Achieving deep relaxation is crucial; less effort leads to better mental performance when absorbing new information.

• To become a successful individual, one must reprogram their subconscious beliefs to align with desired outcomes through deep relaxation techniques.

Scientific Insights on Relaxation

• Research from Harvard University indicates that deep relaxation alters brain wave activity positively compared to those who do not relax.

• Meditation is defined simply as closing one's eyes, breathing deeply, and reaching an Alpha state for enhanced mental clarity.

Benefits of Meditation

• Dr. Herbert Benson found that repeating a word while meditating can induce a meditative state quickly, promoting overall well-being.

• Regular meditation improves sleep quality, reduces stress responses, and enhances goal achievement by integrating personality aspects.

The Connection Between Music and Learning

• Combining music with relaxation accelerates learning processes by allowing deeper access to the subconscious mind.

• Subliminal tapes utilize hidden messages beneath music tracks to influence behavior change effectively; however, caution is advised regarding their efficacy.

Practical Applications of Music in Behavior Modification

• Background music systems like Musac have been developed to convey messages subtly in public spaces (e.g., discouraging theft).

Impact of Music on Shoplifting and Sales

The Effectiveness of Auditory Messaging

• The message about the consequences of theft was played repeatedly in a store, but it was inaudible to human ears; only music could be heard. This strategy aimed to deter shoplifting in an area with high theft rates.

• After two months of playing this message through the Musac system, shoplifting incidents decreased by 50%. Continuing for another two months maintained this reduction before returning to normal music led to a return to previous theft levels.

Application in Sales Enhancement

• Organizations now utilize similar auditory messaging systems for sales purposes, embedding motivational messages within the music. These affirmations aim to boost sales performance significantly.

• In warehouse operations, Musac systems convey messages like "Do not steal from your employer," resulting in a notable decrease in theft and vandalism (10% - 30%).

Introduction to Tape Affirmations

• Tape affirmations are introduced as a method combining relaxation techniques with musical backgrounds. This approach aims to embed personal goals into the subconscious mind effectively.

• The speaker shares personal success stories where every goal recorded on tape has materialized into reality, often within surprisingly short timeframes.

Key Principles of Tape Affirmations

Relaxation Techniques

• Tape affirmations involve progressive relaxation methods that help listeners relax their muscles while listening, enhancing receptivity to positive suggestions.

Conditioning Process

• The process is described as heterogenic conditioning, where repeated exposure to positive affirmations using "you" helps internalize these messages more effectively than using "I."

Health Benefits

• Listening to these tapes can be more refreshing than napping or taking medication. It is recommended twice daily—once in the morning before breakfast and once after work but before dinner.

Music Selection

Deep Relaxation Techniques

The Position for Deep Relaxation

• The technique involves sitting upright in a chair, arms forward without touching anything, eyes closed, and breathing deeply. This is referred to as "assuming the position."

• While in this relaxed state, participants will listen to a series of 10 affirmations (five each), which will guide them back to full awareness after approximately 21 minutes.

• It is advised not to perform this exercise before sleeping or while lying down, as it may lead to falling asleep and missing the subconscious messaging.

Overcoming Stress and Insomnia

• Many individuals experiencing stress have found that practicing this technique multiple times daily can help alleviate insomnia and promote deep sleep.

• It's crucial to find an uninterrupted space for practice; distractions like phone calls can disrupt the process significantly.

Importance of Environment During Practice

• Practicing with open eyes leads to overstimulation, preventing entry into an alpha state necessary for relaxation.

• Participants should practice on an empty stomach and avoid substances like alcohol or strong drugs prior to sessions.

Key Outcomes from Regular Practice

• Initial use of the technique often results in profound relaxation; many report deeper relaxation than other methods they've tried.

• Within days, users typically feel calmer and more relaxed; noticeable changes in tension levels are reported by those around them within a week.

Personal Experiences with the Technique

• A psychologist noted that using this method helped him manage traffic-related stress effectively—he became less tense during stressful driving situations.

Creating Your Own Affirmation Tape

Customizing Affirmations

• Users can create their own tapes focusing on 10–15 personal goals by starting each affirmation with a positive statement in present tense.

Reinforcement Through Repetition

• Agreeing with affirmations reinforces their truthfulness in the subconscious mind. For example, acknowledging self-love enhances self-esteem.

Building Habits Through Consistency

• Continuous repetition of affirmations helps establish new habits; users are encouraged to personalize their statements based on specific life goals such as weight loss or improved time management.

Practical Steps for Creating Tapes

• To make a personalized tape: select relaxing music, record it alongside reading your script aloud while repeating each affirmation five times.

The Power of Affirmation Tapes

Importance of the New Tape

• The new affirmation tape is designed to last a long time, based on years of experimentation with various individuals.

• It focuses on ten crucial goals that have been identified as the most significant for personal development.

• Users can expect noticeable changes in their lives, including improvements in results, health, temperament, and personality.

Achieving Goals Through Affirmations

• The speaker emphasizes that every goal set through the affirmation tape has been achieved at the right time and in the correct manner.

• Personal success stories are shared to illustrate how effective this method has been for the speaker.