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![New Age meditation technology. Customers relaxing during a 'brain tune-up' session at the Universe of You clinic. Each customer is wearing a Synchro-Energiser. This projects patterns of colored lights into the eyes, and plays the sound of ocean waves into the ears. It is claimed that this helps the wearer to achieve a meditative state, from, which they enjoy deep mental and physical relaxation. Further claims for long-term use of the system include increased creativity, improved memory and improvements in problem- solving and decision-making abilities. A session lasts for 45 minutes. The clinic is in Corte Madera, California. [1988].](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000Its9CFCJsSs/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000Its9CFCJsSs.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. A client at the Altered States Float Center and Mind Gym, West Hollywood, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988]](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I00004bJQgHsOjK4/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I00004bJQgHsOjK4.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. A client at the Altered States Mind Gym inside the Star Chamber. This is a box lined with mirrors in which the client sits. It is claimed that the effect of seeing hundreds of reflected images of one's self enhances meditation, promoting a loss of self- awareness. Whilst inside the Chamber, the client may listen to tapes of relaxing sounds or to 'self-help' courses. The Altered States Mind Gym is in West Hollywood, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988]](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000Wgrf0BxktoE/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000Wgrf0BxktoE.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. A client at the Altered States Float Center and Mind Gym, West Hollywood, California. "Mind Mirror" - Biofeedback. MODEL RELEASED [1988].](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000FApmH69RFgo/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000FApmH69RFgo.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. At the John-David Learning Center, inside the Brain/Mind Intensive Dome. The client sits inside the geodesic dome, and is slowly rotated. A 'self- improvement' tape is played through the speakers in the dome, along with other sounds that are said to 'tune-up' the brain. Claimed benefits of long-term use of the equipment include improvements to memory and decision-making abilities and an increase in creativity. The equipment is also claimed to be effective in treating alcohol or drug dependency. The John- David Learning Center is in Carlsbad, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988] Triple exposure.](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000jqZvzZq0mbI/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000jqZvzZq0mbI.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. John-David, founder of the John-David Learning Center, inside his Brain/Mind Intensive Dome. The client sits inside the geodesic dome, and is slowly rotated. A 'self- improvement' tape is played through the speakers in the dome, along with other sounds that are said to 'tune-up' the brain. Claimed benefits of long-term use of the equipment include improvements to memory and decision-making abilities and an increase in creativity. The equipment is also claimed to be effective in treating alcohol or drug dependency. The John- David Learning Center is in Carlsbad, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988] Triple exposure.](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000bgfgz8bmC8Q/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000bgfgz8bmC8Q.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. The client sits inside the geodesic dome, (Brain/Mind Intensive Dome) and is slowly rotated. A 'self- improvement' tape is played through the speakers in the dome, along with other sounds that are said to 'tune-up' the brain. Claimed benefits of long-term use of the equipment include improvements to memory and decision-making abilities and an increase in creativity. The equipment is also claimed to be effective in treating alcohol or drug dependency. The John- David Learning Center is in Carlsbad, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988].](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000R7QG.6ZU224/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000R7QG.6ZU224.jpg)
![Synchro-Energizer, Cardiff Beach, Southern California. MODEL RELEASED [1988].](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I00003QYZXyvXb_Q/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I00003QYZXyvXb_Q.jpg)
![Synchro-Energizer, Cardiff Beach, Southern California. MODEL RELEASED [1988].](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000ug9Gaec2G7I/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000ug9Gaec2G7I.jpg)
![A mom uses the Synchro-Energizer on Cardiff Beach, Southern California, with her daughter and surfer, spear-fishing husband, at dusk. MODEL RELEASED [1988].](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000gsv1MJAoTN0/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000gsv1MJAoTN0.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. Client lays inside a floatation tank at the John-David Learning Center in Carlsbad, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988]](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000qevYHfmXufM/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000qevYHfmXufM.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. A client at the Altered States Float Center inside a Float Chamber. The Float Chamber contains a 25 cm deep pool of water containing Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate) and heated to skin temperature. The client may either relax in total silence, have sounds channeled into the chamber through underwater speakers or may view 'self-improvement' videotapes. It is claimed that within a few minutes inside the chamber, the client's left-brain relaxes into deep dream states, allowing meditation and relaxation. The Altered States Float Center is in West Hollywood, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988]](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000DTi_vlcJa4s/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000DTi_vlcJa4s.jpg)
![New Age relaxation technology. A client at the Altered States Mind Gym resting on a Graham Potentializer. The Potentializer table rocks gently whilst bathing the client in an electromagnetic field. It is claimed that this reduces stress, relieves pain and induces positive emotions and attitudes. Long-term use of the Graham Potentializer is claimed to expand learning and to enhance problem-solving abilities. The rocking motion is said to recreate the memory of being rocked as a child, the consequent motion of fluid in the inner ear is claimed to stimulate brain neurons. The Altered States Mind Gym is in West Hollywood, California USA. MODEL RELEASED [1988]](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000amGTdpw.Ma0/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000amGTdpw.Ma0.jpg)
![New Age meditation technology. Randy Adamadama (owner of Universe of You,) Brain Tune-Up Studio at the Universe of You clinic, Marin County, California. MODEL RELEASED [1988].](https://www.menzelphoto.com/img-get2/I0000hQB5Fk.TMBg/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00005aRq6jZTbgQ/I0000hQB5Fk.TMBg.jpg)