Download In this episode, Kyle talks with Allison Pelissier, of The Traveling Light Machine, about the Lucia N\xb003 Hypnagogic Light Machine. It turns out it is very powerful and induces powerful visions in some. During Kyle's recent trip to Vermont, he met a fellow fan of the podcast, Grant, at the recent\xa0Dreamshadow Holotropic Breathwork retreat. While meeting Grant felt like a synchronicity, it led Kyle to experience the Lucia N\xb003 with Allison. Kyle shares his experience with the hypnagogic light machine in this episode while Allison discusses the background and development of this this fascinating piece of technology. Be sure to continue below to learn more about the\xa0Lucia N\xb003, get show notes/links, and to find out more about Allison's work. Consider leaving us a comment to let us know what you think about the episode.
The\xa0Lucia\xa0N\xb003\xa0was\xa0developed\xa0in\xa0Austria\xa0by\xa0clinical\xa0psychologist\xa0Dr.\xa0EngelbertWinkler\xa0and\xa0medical\xa0neurologist\xa0Dr.\xa0Dirk\xa0Proeckl.
It\xa0is\xa0important\xa0to\xa0note\xa0that\xa0the\xa0Lucia\xa0N\xb003\xa0is\xa0not\xa0a\xa0medical\xa0device. Rather it is a therapeutic light meditation. That is, it helps light travelers achieve a state of effortless meditation. It is not in competition with, nor a replacement for pharmaceutical drugs, clinical therapy, or any other medical intervention. It is a journey into consciousness.
The Lucia N\xb003 gently entrains the brain, stimulates the pineal gland and opens up a beautiful space for visionary exploration.
The Lucia N\xb003 helps clear the mind and allow even beginning meditators to reach a space of peace quickly. It is not a replacement for a meditation practice but quite the opposite - it encourages people to meditate by realizing how powerful the practice can be and gives them the confidence (and roadmap) to get there on their own. As the Lucia is both a stimulation (through light), and a relaxation (through brain entrainment), it helps the individual learn to let go in stressful situations, rather than resist and make things even more difficult. The Lucia N\xb003 also uses a wide spectrum of light which has been reported to have a great impact for people with both seasonal affective disorder and other types of depression.
[caption id="attachment_1174" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Source: The Traveling Light Machine Facebook\xa0[/caption] The Lucia light experience is different for each person, as it works with each person's individual system and has a balancing effect. Everyone feels more clear and centered after an experience, while some people feel more energized or deeply relaxed. Source: iReVibe[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAjhrhsAsmA]