Is it really possible to develop extraordinary mind power, say, to have a supermemory, improve business and sports performance, and to learn anything two to ten times faster? Most personal development courses on the subject would, of course, say yes.

Geniuses are proof that the human mind is capable of extraordinary feats. Persistent tales of esoteric disciplines having brought about mental powers in legendary masters suggest that these capabilities can be developed. But, is there a scientific basis to these claims? Is there a science from which average folks can likewise benefit?

In the book Super-Learning (Ostrander & Schroeder), Dr. Jean Houston, president of the Association for Humanistic Psychology is quoted as saying that "we are just beginning to discover the virtually limitless capacities of the mind". The book implies that we are only using a small portion of our total mental potential, and even geniuses are not far beyond that.

Super-learning uses controlled breathing, relaxation techniques and classical music in an organized methodology. The basic idea is to synchronize the functioning of the left and right brains. The effect of this synchronization is claimed to harmonize the creative and analytical thought processes. Experimental subjects reportedly experienced states of temporary genius, like being able to memorize an extraordinary number of new words in a few hour's session.

I have super-learning cassette tapes, Baroque music. A few years ago, while acting as assistant instructor in a kung fu class, I used to bring these along. Then, when it was time for seated meditation, I would play the tapes. My purpose then was to have a distraction so as to train the students to ignore the stimulus and learn to concentrate. I can't really tell, but it seemed our students were able to memorize physical movements better.

It is common knowledge that relaxation allows the body to heal or repair itself. As a relaxation aid, Baroque music works great. I have transferred my collection to CDs and I use them everyday. These haven't turned me into a genius yet but, thank God, I've never been sick in decades. At 50, I don't have any of those degenerative problems my contemporaries are complaining about. And I don't have problems with anxiety.

Now, we ask, what sort of mysterious forces related to music are involved here?

Consequential to my kung fu training, I got introduced to the concept of chi. One of my teachers happened to be a practitioner of traditional Chinese Medicine. He did acupuncture and, with his enormous library on the subject, I was able to pick up plenty of information. Chi is generally equated with prana in yogic terminology. The science of acupuncture proves its existence. Apart from that, Kirlian photography has indicated its presence in so-called "meridians" within the body. Western interest in the subject may have led to related terms like "creative energy", "X force", "odic force", "etheric force", "orgone energy", "hypersonic vibration" and "bio-plasma energy".

It seems that chi is ever-present. Eastern beliefs that it exists are paralleled by Western findings of resonance in all matter. This resonance appears to be affected by various stimuli. It is nothing short of amazing to discover that experiments started by researcher Dorothy Retallack of California tend to show plants reacting to music. In the human body, among other stimuli, chi flow is affected by music as well.

There is a specific sonic rhythm that seems to promote creative energies. It is the common denominator of yogic mantras, certain types of Indian music and Baroque music. It induces deep relaxation, self-healing and mental efficiency. In Yoga, the energized prana called kundalini is believed to open the psychic centers or chakras. This supposedly leads to paranormal powers.

Baroque music has been influenced by ideas handed down from ancient schools of music which believed in a sacred rhythm that harmonize the human being with the cosmos. It is characterized by mathematical ratios using numbers and patterns. In the innovative works of contemporary pioneers like Bulgaria's Dr. Sergi Lozanov, this type of music is being used not only to aid in relaxation but primarily to draw the genius out of ordinary people. Modern science, it seems, has caught up with the mysterious knowledge of the past.

The right music alone, arranged properly, can induce physical relaxation almost instantaneously. The mind is relaxed as well and, amazingly, even while performing at its peak. This technology has been available long before the Super-Learning book was published in 1979, and technology can only improve since then. So, yes, there is a scientific basis to it. Ordinary folks can benefit from it.

The ability to relax completely, to be rid of mental and physical stress, to think with clarity and reach optimum creativity, to release the body's natural self-healing energy...That's a lot of much needed benefits, and people have the right to know that the suggested method is more than just hearsay wrapped in hype. Thanks to the Internet, the technology is now readily available to ordinary folks.

So, where can we get it?

The buzz on the latest meditation aid is about BrainEvolution. It features classical music too. As I said, technology can only improve. The latest is the best. There's a free test drive, and an unbelievable guarantee. I believe anyone serious with self development should go check it out. I have included a full review right below.

Product Review of Brain Evolution

It promises to help you think FASTER and SHARPER.

It says it can grant you LIMITLESS ENERGY, help you to think like a GENIUS, and enable you to RELEASE all stresses and tension.

I'm talking, naturally, about the latest self-development tool to hit the shelves. It's called the Brain Evolution System - a six-level meditation program that uses special sounds to help influence brainwaves.

Now, in the self-development world, everybody knows that meditation is GOOD. It can bring a million untold benefits. And yet how many of us truly have time to quieten our minds for hours on end each day? Well, that's where the Brain Evolution System comes in.

The Brain Evolution System - or BrainEv, for short - uses something known as "brainwave entrainment" to help skip years of unnecessary meditation. It uses specially manipulated sounds to help influence brainwaves, putting the mind into a deep state of meditation within minutes of listening - removing the need for countless hours of mind-quietening, Zen-monk-like practice.

But we've heard all of this before - with ineffective programs such as Holosync and Hemi-Sync. What sets BrainEv apart from it's competitors, claim the developers, is it's patent-pending 3 Point Dynamic Entrainment Audio Process. This means BrainEv uses three different entrainment methods at the same time - stopping the brain getting too accustomed to one particular pattern, and more closely-matching how brainwaves really work.

Sounds impressive... But does the Brain Evolution System really live up to its claims?

Well, to put it to the test - I decided to try it myself for two whole months! To begin, I ordered the entire package from the official website at http://www.gobrainev.com

Now, before even using the program, I was impressed at the integrity of the company. I was immediately given a free 21-day trial of level one, with an option to cancel before I was billed a single cent.

So, I tried it out. The first level can only be described as a true soundscape. With it's natural, "distant" etheric feel, you could tell a million things were going on in the background - yet couldn't help but just relax and let them float by.

Now, I've listened to a lot of relaxation music - so I'm used to trickling waterfalls and singing bowls. But this audio was genuinely POWERFUL. You could feel it working, influencing your brainwaves, and helping you to relax further. It's recommended you listen to each 30-minute level once per day, six days a week, for a whole month. Then you move onto the next level - finishing all six levels within six months.

Well, after my first listening session, I instantly felt more relaxed. My head was less "foggy" - and I enjoyed a focus and clarity I'd not experienced in quite some time. It's hard to explain, however I had a smile on my face - and didn't really know why! I continued throughout the first month - and saw a truly noticeable difference in my behavior. I became more and more relaxed and calm. My brain seemed to operate faster, and I became more quick-witted. My confidence continued to improve, without any real effort.

Then, near the end of the first month, the full CD package landed at my door. This was a professionally-packaged six-CD set, with a user guide, and a free two month supply of the mind-sharpening Acuity supplement - specially designed to help "fuel" the mind when using BrainEv.

During the second month, I worked with level two. And I can honestly say that - again - I began noticing real differences. Now, I'm not a person that enjoys writing positive reviews. It's much easier to slander than praise. But once again, the Brain Evolution System made a very definite, positive impact.

Colleagues commented on my permanent state of happiness. I felt much more relaxed, even during the most stressed-out periods of my day. My thinking speed DEFINITELY increased - and the tablets helped boost my focus even further. Creative spurts increased. My reading speed rocketed. I found myself coming up with more elegant solutions to problems. I also found myself soaking up information more rapidly than before. And another thing: I began waking up after just five hours of sleep.This simple meditation program was reducing my usual EIGHT HOURS down to just five - thanks to 30 minutes of listening, six times a week.

So, does the Brain Evolution System work? During my two-month trial, it genuinely delivered an impressive set of results - all exactly as promised. It helped SHARPEN my mind, REDUCE my stress levels, and INCREASE my energy. Yes, I've tried meditation programs and brainwave CDs before, but never with the powerful results that the Brain Evolution System provided. The developers claim that's down to the fact that it utilizes a "3 Point Dynamic Entrainment Audio Process" to influence brainwaves. They provide a series of fancy graphics and video features to explain it all in greater detail. They even provide online support videos for each progressive level. I'm not entirely sure what all of that really means. But what I do know is that the Brain Evolution System helped clear the foggy mind of a usually critical reviewer.

And - at least for me - that's worth the price-tag a hundred times over. (Oh, and yes - you can be sure I'll continue using this package right through to level six!)

BrainEv Pros: Powerful results, professional package, round-the-clock support.

BrainEv Cons: Still requires 30 minutes of your time, 6 days a week.

Verdict: BUY IT, without hesitation! Official Website: http://www.gobrainev.com