In the alpha state, individual cells repair themselves, the immune system is strengthened, and stress is dissipated from an individual's body. Individuals can also overcome negative thoughts and behaviors, including drinking and smoking. The students who had learned the Three Fingers Technique improved their test scores nine percentage points—or 17 percent—from one term to the next, while the control group actually dropped one point over the same period. The Silva method visualization uses guided imagery methods. The feeling materialized using the healing imagery must be felt in the present. Through the years, a number of scientific studies have been made concerning the nature of these reported benefits, both physiological and psychological. This section summarizes the results of some of these research projects.

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. But not so long ago even meditation was seen as a bit weird or mystical. It wasn’t accepted in the mainstream. Place another image on the screen to the left, showing something being done to correct the problem (or correcting the problem yourself). Some studies have reported support for the existence of ESP, but they didn’t find anything to explain its mechanisms. And other studies (like this one cited in the Harvard Gazette) claim to have found no evidence whatsoever. This research was designed to measure the effect of the Silva Method as a rehabilitation tool in social work.

Jose Silva’s work

The definitions in the book are very accurate. There were do many definations that just hit me on my brain and filled a void. One thing that must be mentioned is that it is a very self-praising book which becomes boring after a point.

The following doctors, Ph.D.s, and Silva International staff members took part in introducing Silva’s work to the visiting scientists: Like with all the Mindvalley programs, you get access to a free online community of others taking the course. This was valuable to share experiences and see what other people were getting out of the exercises. Peter Clarke (March 2004). Encyclopedia of New Religious Movements. Routledge. pp.591–592. ISBN 978-1-134-49970-0. This research was conducted to measure the effect of the Silva Method on both trait and state anxiety levels of subjects. The Silva method is based on three main principles: alpha and theta state of mind, healing imagery, and DBE thought process. Theta and alpha brain states

Go to your meditative level and project the person onto your mental screen with whatever ailment is troubling him. It was here that Silva observed a scientific project with a plant that convinced him that the human mind could alter matter just by thinking. Verified Results

The Silva Mind Control Method was written sometime in the 70s, so parts of this book are a bit dated, just be aware. But it did give me some better tools for learning how to meditate that I thought were more useful than in some of the other books I've read on how to focus your mind and get into alpha, delta and theta states. There were things to practice and a plan on how to get there. For me, that was the the item that helped me the most. To teach the Silva Method to 49 Ph.D. geologists and petroleum engineers of the McCullough Oil Corp. Silva claimed to have developed a program that trained people to enter certain brain states of enhanced awareness. He also claimed to have developed several systematic mental processes to use while in these states allowing a person to mentally project with a specific intent. According to Silva, once the mind is projected, a person can allegedly view distant objects or locations and connect with higher intelligence for guidance. The information received by the projected mind is then said to be perceived as thoughts, images, feelings, smells, taste, and sound by the mind. The information obtained in this manner can be acted upon to solve problems. [7] Skepticism [ edit ] The self-help program and meditative technique can help individuals realize their potential and eliminate the negativity surrounding them while enhancing their physical and mental well-being. 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]Researchers reported that the Silva Method “motivated a positive change in the subjects along the following lines: A feeling of healthiness, with less physical discomfort of possible organic origin; an increase in self-confidence, feeling more optimistic and useful; a certain advance in the process of psychological maturity; more acceptance and integration to social conventions; a decrease in susceptibility, fear, and apprehensions; higher acceptance of reality; a disposition towards extroversion, becoming more open and sociable.” It’s a total of 12 hours of lessons which are broken down across 28 days. You can expect the daily lessons to last between 15-30 minutes. The Silva method is a powerful self-help and mediation technique that involves meditation exercises and relaxation techniques that individuals can use to calm their minds, relieve stress and gain massive mind control. Lilia Alcira Vaca, M.D., Departmental Director of Psychopedagogy of the above university, Jorge Mario Medina, Edmundo Sanchez Collazos. This is a 4-week program, with every week focusing on a different level of the four states of consciousness.