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Delta wave frequencies for deep, restful sleep

Binaural Beats for Sleep

Use delta wave frequencies to achieve deeper, more restorative sleep

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How Binaural Beats Help Sleep

Binaural beats work through a process called brainwave entrainment. When you listen to two slightly different frequencies in each ear, your brain perceives a third "beat" at the difference between them—and tends to synchronize its own electrical activity to that frequency.

For sleep, we target delta waves (0.5-4 Hz), the brainwave pattern associated with deep, dreamless sleep and physical restoration.

Faster Sleep Onset

Delta frequencies help transition your brain from active beta waves to restful delta states.

Deeper Sleep

Entrainment to delta waves promotes the slow-wave sleep essential for physical recovery.

Better Recovery

Deep sleep is when your body releases growth hormone and repairs tissues.

Best Frequencies for Sleep

Delta (0.5-4 Hz) Deep Sleep

Delta waves are the slowest brainwaves, associated with dreamless sleep and physical restoration. A 2 Hz or 3 Hz binaural beat is ideal for sleep.

Best for: Falling asleep, staying in deep sleep

Theta (4-8 Hz) Relaxation & Drowsiness

Theta waves bridge waking and sleeping states. Use 6 Hz beats during your wind-down routine before switching to delta.

Best for: Pre-sleep relaxation, light sleep

Sleep Session Tips

  • Use stereo headphones: Binaural beats require different frequencies in each ear—speakers won't work.
  • Keep volume low: The beats should be barely audible. Loud isn't more effective.
  • Start with theta, move to delta: Begin at 6 Hz for relaxation, then shift to 2-3 Hz for sleep.
  • Add ambient background: Layer with pink or brown noise for additional masking.
  • Be consistent: Use nightly for best results as your brain learns the association.
  • Consider sleep headphones: Flat, comfortable headband-style headphones designed for sleeping.

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