Prepare to be captivated by the latest online self-healing trend known as “brain flossing” or “brain massaging.” Social media enthusiasts are finding inner peace in a matter of seconds through this phenomenon, with the hashtags #BrainFloss and #BrainMassage accumulating a whopping 86.1 million combined views on TikTok alone. Renowned “mindset mentor” Rea Michelle, whose brain massage bulletin has gone viral with over 1.1 million TikTok views, describes the experience as so incredible that it brought her to tears.
To achieve brain flossing, all you need to do is sit back, close your eyes, and don a pair of headphones. For those without headphones, simply turn your smartphone horizontally and place it between your chin and neck for a delightful “flossing” effect. Michelle emphasizes the importance of using headphones, as it enhances the experience tenfold. Once the virtual audience is prepared, Michelle plays the song “Trampoline” by SHAED in what is called “8D” audio. This audio manipulation technique creates a supersonic illusion by presenting tones at different frequencies to each ear, resulting in a soothing effect on the brain. EpidemicSound, a music-tech company, explains that specialized equalization techniques, panning, and special effects go into creating this unique stereo, allowing listeners to feel as if the music is playing inside their heads.
The benefits of listening to 8D music can be likened to the effects of binaural beats, where two tones align with the brain waves to produce a beat of a different frequency. While research on the health benefits of binaural beats is still limited, specialists at WebMD have reported various positive outcomes, such as increased cognitive and creative enhancement, anxiety reduction, improvement in sleep patterns, and enhanced focus, attention, and memory retention. In a study conducted by the Gantt Clinical Research Institute on 74 military members, participants who listened to binaural beats reported lowered stress levels during a four-week trial.
In 2020, Grammy winner Ricky Martin spearheaded the “Orbital Audio” movement, aiming to provide music fans with an immersive and therapeutic listening experience. Martin, along with mixing engineer Jaycen Joshua, created Martin Music Labs to develop sound that creates a sensation akin to sound “flying” around the listener’s head. Martin found solace in this ultra-immersive audio as a form of anti-anxiety medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although representatives for Ricky Martin did not respond immediately to The Post’s request for comment, Martin had previously expressed that music became his medicine when facing the overwhelming news of canceled tours at the start of the lockdown.
Similar to other viral movements like #DopamineMakeup and #DopamineDressing, which brought solace to beauty and fashion enthusiasts, the #BrainFlossing trend is considered a game-changer for emotional release. People with ADHD and other cognitive disorders have found brain massaging to be an effective method for reducing anxiety and improving focus. It’s not limited to neurodivergent individuals, though, as many people of all backgrounds are finding joy and relaxation through this practice.
So, get ready to have your mind blown as you join the brain flossing craze and experience the transformative power of this extraordinary trend.
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