Using Light Modulation in Neurotherapy
Presented by: Anadi Martel, M.Sc.
Vision is our main sensory gateway, and optic nerve pathways convey the full information of colored light to essentially all areas of the brain. Light can therefore exert a major neurological influence. Furthermore, our brain is finely attuned to pulsations, and our attention is spontaneously attracted to vibrating phenomena. This is obvious enough with, for example, the mesmerizing effect of stroboscopes. Taking this into account, we will examine which type of light stimulation could be optimally effective for Neurofield applications. It is quite natural to divide the effects of light in two main domains: a “Cognitive domain” where light informs us about the surrounding world through our visual system, and an “Objective domain” where light acts directly on our physiology through channels such as the NIF (non-image-forming) optical pathway.
In this presentation, we will look into a third, intermediate domain which we can call “Subjective”, residing at the interface between these first two domains. This is the domain where light can be used to induce higher cognitive perceptions (linked to emotions, integration and healing) through objective means-a fertile ground with deep psychotherapeutic potential. We will explore specific light properties associated with this domain, including: calibration of light pattern complexity, low-energy brainwave entrainment, exploitation of brain laterality, and infraslow modulation.
We’ll introduce a novel light control technology (light modulation) enabling the precise generation of such subjective light patterns, which could potentially facilitate neurofeedback. An experiential light modulation demonstration will be given at the end of the presentation.