At NEH, we believe in the transformative power of super sensory experiences to elevate well-being and consciousness. Combining principles of neuroscience with healing modalities, original frequency music, and master perfumery, The Altered States Collection is curated to help you tap into your emotions, positively impacting both your mind and your mood. Together, scent and sound create an immersive sensory journey toward a heightened sense of balance, presence and wholeness.
But first, what is frequency music?
Frequency music uses specific sound frequencies to influence the body’s energy centers, often referred to as chakras for those of you familiar with ancient yogic practices. Each energy center resonates at a particular frequency, and sound waves can restore balance when one or more centers become misaligned. This non-invasive practice is based on the understanding that our bodies are composed of water and energy, and sound vibrations can move both water and energy, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
How frequency music impacts brainwaves and mindfulness
Frequency music has a profound effect on brainwaves, helping us boost attention, enhance memory, creativity and all in all achieve mindfulness and meditative states by altering the brain's natural frequencies. There are numerous studies attest to their benefits, and in short, here's how it works:
The science of brainwaves and frequency music
Brainwave States: Our brains operate on different frequencies depending on our state of mind:
Beta (14-30 Hz): Active thinking, problem-solving, and alertness.
Alpha (8-13 Hz): Relaxation, creativity, and light meditation.
Theta (4-7 Hz): Deep relaxation, creativity, and meditative states.
Delta (0.5-4 Hz): Deep sleep and profound meditation.
Listening to specific sound frequencies encourages brainwave synchronization—a process called brainwave entrainment. By inducing slower brainwave states, frequency music reduces overactive thoughts, making it easier to focus on the present moment. By slowing brainwaves into alpha or theta states, frequency music activates your parasympathetic nervous system, promoting a state of calm and mindfulness, and a state of "being" rather than "doing.
How does frequency affect the body?
Energy alignment: Frequencies interact with our body's natural vibrations, helping to align and balance our energy centers. For instance, 396 Hz is associated with releasing guilt and fear, while 528 Hz is linked to transformation and cell repair.
Stress reduction: Listening to specific sound frequencies can soothe the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety. Low, steady tones promote relaxation, while uplifting tones encourage focus and positivity.
Physical resonance: Frequencies create a resonance effect, gently stimulating cells and tissues. This can enhance circulation, relieve tension, and foster a sense of physical harmony.
Emotional attunement: Different frequencies elicit specific emotional responses. For example, 432 Hz is said to bring about a sense of peace and grounding, while 852 Hz fosters spiritual awakening.
Frequency music and NEH Perfumes
At NEH, we seamlessly integrate the principles of master perfumery and frequency music into your scents to create a multi-sensory experience for your mind. Each scent in our Altered States Collection is paired with original frequency music and positive and grounding daily affirmations designed to amplify their energetic impact, aligning your mind, body, and soul.
The Altered States Collection
The Opening: Calms the mind and creates space for clarity with a frequency that helps release fear and ground your energy. Coupled with affirmations like “I am powerful” it inspires you to take charge, knowing each day is the opening of a brand new beginning.
The High: Connects you to nature’s rhythm with a sound that promotes an elevated state of consciousness and alignment with the earth’s natural frequency. The affirmation “I am free” reminds you that you are free to choose what thoughts you will give away your power to.
The Light: A scent that feels warm and safe, supported by a frequency that calms your brainwaves and helps you deeply relax and find spiritual connection. The affirmation “I am safe” aims to remind you of your light and that you are already whole and complete precisely as you are.
The Element: Awakens creativity and movement with an upbeat frequency that inspires and energizes. The affirmation “I am playful” inspires you to awaken to whatever lights a spark in your soul and to embrace your inner child, and to simply invite a little more play into your life.
The Flavor: Bright and uplifting, this frequency attunes you to the present moment, enhancing your senses and enabling you to feel more pleasure. “I am present” reminds you that in fact, life is filled with pleasure, once you stop in your tracks to notice it.
The Vibration: A timeless symbol of unconditional love, paired with scent notes and frequencies that open your heart and inspire self-love, emotional healing, and transformation. The affirmation “I am love” reminds you that all of that you seek outside of you, is already within. That you are indeed, the answer. So start by giving yourself that love.
Making the invisible visible: the synergy of sound and scent
When paired together, frequency music and NEH perfumes create a profound synergy. As scent evokes memories, emotions, and physical sensations, sound vibrations work on a deeper energetic level, aligning your energy centers and promoting an inner altered state of being. A combination that simply transforms your daily beauty routine into intentional moments of mindful self-care, helping you reconnect with your authentic self. As we like to say, radical ideas don’t need to be complicated.
How to introduce frequency music together with your new NEH perfumes
Morning affirmation ritual: Start your day with by choosing your scent and scan your bottle to access your accompanying frequency music and affirmations. This one minute practice promises to set a positive tone for your day, allowing you to break out of your regular thought routine to a more empowering one. Reflect on how this makes you feel.
Your daily micro pause: Use the longer version of your frequency sound, close your eyes and allow yourself to drift away for a few minutes, knowing your are slowing down your brain waves and enhancing your focus and clarity.
Mindfulness and creativity: Choose the longer guided meditation on your fragrance page and allow each word to bathe you in its soothing frequencies. Let yourself drift into an alternate dreamscape - where does the journey take you?
Begin your journey with NEH
The integration of frequency music into our perfumes reflects our commitment to creating products with your highest good and well-being in mind. Together, sound and scent empower you to align your energy, awaken your essence, and transform your daily beauty routine into intentional acts of self-care. Turning every day life into a sacred, intimate ceremony.
Created to help you awaken and remember your true essence, NEH invites you to uncover yourself—over and over again.
