The Healing Connection: EEG Harmonics, Entrainment,  and Schumann’s Resonances


Author: Hendricks, L. 1, Bengston, W.F. 2, Gunkelman, J. 3

Affiliation: 1. mMatter, LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States  luke@mmatter.com   2. St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, New York 11772, United States  wbengston@sjcny.edu 3. Q-Pro Worldwide, 879 Redwood Court, Crockett, California United States  qeegjay@sbcglobal.net
Conference/Journal: Journal of Scientific Exploration
Date published: 2010
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 Volume ID: 24   ,  Issue ID: 3   ,  Pages: 419-430   ,  Word Count: 176  
    Abstract—This study looks at interpersonal coupling or connectivity between 

healer and subject pairs using advanced signal processing approaches and in- 

stantaneous EEG phase coupling. Paired recordings of the healer and subject 

were done both with the subject at a distance and in the proximity of the heal- 

er. The EEG data were analyzed for cross-spectral coupling using the bispec- 

trum, as well as the more traditional Fourier-based spectral analysis and EEG 

waveform analysis looking at phase. The healer’s EEG data showed harmonic 

frequency coupling across the spectra, followed by between-individual EEG 

frequency entrainment effects, and then by instantaneous EEG phase locking. 

These results suggest the presence of a connection between the healer and 

subject. We observed the healer producing a pattern of harmonics, consistent 

with Schumann Resonances, with an entrainment of the subject’s EEG by the 

healer’s resonance standing waves, and with eventual phase coupling seen 

between the healer and subject–paired EEGs. We speculate that Schumann’s 

resonance–based standing potential effect might serve as a connectivity mech- 

anism underlying healing.