Lumenate - Mind exploration & relaxation

Calm your mind, delve into self-exploration, and enhance your sleep with the Lumenate app. By employing scientifically supported light patterns using your device's flashlight, Lumenate steers you into a transformed state of consciousness, combining deep meditation techniques with elements reminiscent of traditional psychedelics. In this unique state, you can anticipate being deeply engaged in the here and now, encountering striking closed-eye visuals while viewing your internal thoughts from a fresh angle.

How It Functions

Lumenate leverages neural entrainment to align brain waves with the intermittent light, gently ushering the mind into an altered conscious experience.

Instructions for Use

- Find a comfortable position.

- Direct your phone's flashlight towards yourself.

- Shut your eyes.

- Dive into a vibrant display of shapes and colors.

Notable Advantages

- Relaxation & Stress Relief: Alleviate stress and everyday worries by anchoring yourself in the present.

- Mental Exploration: Uncover new ideas and viewpoints.

- Enhanced Sleep: Improve the quality of your rest with guided sessions.

- Better Mental Health: Experience increased calmness, happiness, and restorative sleep.

- Boosted Focus and Productivity: Eliminate mental clutter and prioritize effectively.

- Creative Enhancement: Unlock new creative potentials.

- Emotional Recovery: Address and release emotional obstacles.

Scientifically Supported

- EEG Analysis: Developed through numerous brain scans.

- Neural Entrainment: Experience shifts in consciousness.

- Research Validation:

“Can generate visual experiences comparable in intensity to psychedelic substances” - Freie Universität Berlin.

“Stroboscopic stimulation provides a robust non-drug method to induce altered consciousness” - Sussex University.

- Continued Study: We support and finance cutting-edge neuroscience and psychedelic research at prestigious institutions, including Imperial College London and Freie Universität Berlin.

Upgrade to Lumenate Plus

- Special Content: Access unique mixes inspired by John Lennon’s ‘Mind Games’. There are 9 specially designed sessions aimed at helping listeners achieve a relaxed and contemplative state, utilizing various sound design methods applied to original multitrack recordings, with additional contributions from Sean Ono Lennon.

- Rosamund Pike: The acclaimed actress, Rosamund Pike, serves as our Creative Director and the voice of the application.

- Guided Experiences: Obtain insights on achieving your aspirations and sense of fulfillment.

- Personalized AI Guide: Customize your experience while establishing intentions and integration.

- Enhanced Sleep Sessions: Tailored experiences for better rest.

- Unrestricted Exploration: Freely navigate your mind.

- Curated Soundtracks: Thoughtfully crafted music for each session.

- Regular Updates: Fresh content and new exploratory experiences added consistently.

- Personal Reflection Journal: Take time to reflect on your thoughts.

- Offline Functionality: Download sessions for offline use.

Subscription Options

Lumenate offers subscriptions on a monthly or yearly basis that automatically renew. If paying is a concern, alternatives for access can be explored.

Important Note: This app is not recommended for individuals under 18 years old or those with a history of photosensitive epilepsy.

Learn more about Lumenate.

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions to help you with your experience.

What kit can I purchase to make experiencing Lumenate easier?

For some people, holding their phone in their hands in a dark room is all they need to run a great Lumenate session. For others, using external kit like phone holders or clamps for a hands-free experience can be a game changer. 

When it comes to holding your phone, here’s our top 2 methods based on how the Lumenate team use the app in their own lives:

1. Use a neck phone holder: A great option allowing you to stand, lay down & sit. You can also move around a little while keeping your phone’s light in front of your eyes.

2. Mount your device to a phone clamp: This is perfect if you regularly use Lumenate near a desk, table or headboard on your bed.

What can I use to create a dark space and block the light from my phone?

When it comes to blocking light (both external light disturbing you, and your phone’s light disturbing others), here’s our top tips:

1.  Hide under a duvet: This is useful for when you’re in bed, using things you’ll likely already have. Please note, this option might disturb a partner.

2. Make a ‘light blanket’: This DIY version uses a personal blanket or head covering to create total darkness. It’s handy for when you want something you can carry with you, and/or something that blocks close to 100% of light.

You can create these by purchasing a sheet of black-out fabric from a haberdashery or fabric shop.  You can then cut into pieces that suit you. The advantages with this are:

They block out close to all light (in and out)

They are lightweight

The fabric is typically inexpensive (enough fabric for 4 blankets is typically less than £5

One downside with these is – as they’re so good at blocking out light – they aren’t very breathable. When using, make sure that you allow a small amount of the blanket to bellow so that air can easily flow in and out of your little “darkness tent”.

How do I find the best phone position?

Lumenate provides a unique, multisensory experience. To maximise the impact of each session, it’s important to find a comfortable position that best suits you.

To help you get started, here are some tried and tested methods loved by our community:

Lie down on your back in bed, resting your phone against your chest (or a pillow).

2. Sit with your phone on the table. Cross your arms and cover the phone, making a dark space. 

This is perfect for short, middle-of-the-day sessions.  

3. Lie down on your bed facing sideways with your device resting against a pillow (or secured by your hand). 

Please note, you won’t be able to easily use headphones in this position. 

4. Sit on a chair, using the arm rests to support your elbows. 

You can also rest your elbows on your body. 

5. If you’re able, sit on a chair and use your bent legs as a rest for your arms to lean against. 

Feel free to experiment! From phone clamps to modified cardboard boxes, there are many unique and inventive ways you can enjoy using Lumenate. For more great suggestions, join our Facebook Community where creative ideas on how to best use the app are a regular discussion. 

Do I need to be in a dark space to experience Lumenate?

The short answer is, yes. Lumenate works best in a dark environment. Try to choose a space that you can make as dark as possible, however, when this is not possible you can also create a dark space directly around you by covering yourself with a blanket or something else that will block out the light.

How close should I hold the phone to my eyes?

Once you’ve found a comfortable position, we recommend that you hold your phone a few inches in front of your face.

Due to differences in phone hardware and eye sensitivity, it’s hard to say how close (though the most intense experiences have been reported at around 5-10 cm in front of your eyes).

We recommend that you regularly try adjusting, moving the phone forwards and backwards until you find what works best for you.

How do I make the most out of the experience?

We’ve found these tips and tricks to be useful:

Find a dark space: If it’s still bright outside you can try your first Lumenate session under a duvet or in a bathroom with your blinds closed.

Light Intensity: You can control the intensity of the experience by moving the flashlight towards or away from your eyes. The closer it is, the stronger the effect. If you’re at all nervous, we suggest starting with the phone an arms length away, where you’ll barely notice the effects at all, then move it closer once you’re comfortable.

Get Comfortable: Lumenate provides a unique, multisensory experience. To maximise the impact of each session, it’s important to find a comfortable position that best suits you. Read about different phone holding positions via our FAQ.

Use Headphones: We strongly recommend using headphones or good quality speakers for your experience. Not only will this allow you to hear the music in far higher depth and fidelity but it will also mean that you are less likely to be distracted by other ambient sounds.

Other than that, the app does all the hard work for you so just close your eyes, turn your phone so the flashlight is facing you then sit back and watch the kaleidoscope of colours created by your very own subconscious.