It’s probably worth briefly touching on what Mindvalley is, in case you’re unfamiliar with the platform and are wondering if it’s credible. Even if you’re unsure about what you think about it all— like I am—you do need to consider whether you can come to this course with an open mind to new possibilities. Week 4 will leave you with a practical framework to help you incorporate everything you’ve learned into your daily life. In 1944 Silva began developing his method, formerly known as Silva Mind Control. He used it on his family members and friends before launching it commercially in the 1960s. [1] [5]

But you are given “new programming” with positive thoughts and statements — all of which made me feel more positive and optimistic. I’ve purposefully chosen one of the more “out there” sounding lessons in the hopes of demystifying it.In today's world, individuals are easily distracted by various things around them, and the brain works on different things simultaneously. For example, the Silva method allows individuals to develop focus, overcome stress, relax, discover and connect with their inner selves. The exercises help individuals remain focused at work, maintain relationships and overcome health problems. Improving memory using the Silva method The language maybe a little complicated for the beginners. Avid readers will have to problem through the book. The writing style is oriented and powerful. Furthermore, this program’s educational materials and software are widely available elsewhere. And the best part is that some of them are either completely free or significantly less expensive than this system. The framework of the program walks you through what it refers to as the four states of consciousness within the human mind – beta level, alpha level, theta level, and delta level.

I will freely say that when I took it, they are still using some bad science, but you can just ignore that and it doesn’t change the techniques or function of anything. They still talk about using more than 10% of your brain (in the not so correct “get the other 90%” versus the correct “use more of than you currently are” sense). They also talk about being completely in the a brain state (Alpha, Theta) rather than you just increasing the dominance of that band. This is all part of the introductory lecture portion anyway. Silva began repairing radios at the age of fifteen and created a thriving business he ran for the following 40 years, interrupted only by military service. Pseudoscience Or True Power? This almost gut feeling is spoken about as “clairsentience” in the program. Essentially an impulse you get from your body. Understand the principles and benefits of the Silva method and how you can use it to unleash the hidden power of the mind and find your true potential. What is the Silva method?The focus of the silva method is to sustain and use the alpha state of mind more consciously, including the transition to sleeping and daydreaming. It includes a brainwave frequency of 14-17 Hz. The technique allows individuals to reach slower cycles, including delta and theta, where the delta cycle is achieved during deep sleep and is the slowest. Week 3 looks at your desires in life and creating a path towards them. It also goes into mind-body healing and extending this healing to others too. The Silva Method is a self-help and meditation program developed by José Silva. It claims to increase an individual's abilities through relaxation, development of higher brain functions, and psychic abilities such as clairvoyance. [1] I have what I like to think is a healthy skepticism in life. I’m open to new ideas, but I don’t take everything I’m told as gospel.

The Mindvalley membership (to something akin to a Mindvalley University) gives you “unlimited access” to all sorts of online programs that may help your mind. Everything that the author has said about meditation, a topic that has been covered in Chapter 3 of the book, has undoubtedly been borrowed from Oriental religions like Hinduism and Hindu archaryas like Swamis Rama and Sivananda. Other concepts like engaging in regular "spiritual" practice, communing with creation, developing large-heartedness, acquiring concentration, importance of "Higher Intelligence" (which he says is not God), powers of thoughts and imagination, and the self-healing definitely have their genesis in non-Abrahamic religions. I’ve taken (and reviewed) quite a few courses over the years and I’ve always found them to be very high quality. Very interesting book... I will definitely try the techniques described and hope one day to attend the course, if it is still held somewhere.

Only a few people are aware of the benefits of the wide-ranging methods of meditation encompassed by the Silva Method.