Silva Method (India), Kolkata

1. What is the Silva Method?

Silva Method is the first program developed to help people learn to enter the alpha brain wave frequency dimension by using mere thoughts with controlled awareness. At this dimension, we can learn to use the right brain hemisphere and the 'subjective' level to think.

Independent scientific studies have demonstrated that alpha brain wave activity is associated with inner levels of mental awareness, tranquility, rest and relaxation. This alpha wave activity is associated with inspiration, creativity, accelerated healing, concentration, learning, E.S.P, and many other exciting phenomena.

The 2-Days (16 hours) Silva Method training helps an individual to use their right brain hemisphere to rapidly bring about rapid elimination of negative thinking, mental blocks, phobias and self-imposed limitations while allowing imprints of positive physical, personality and attitudinal changes learnt through any other programs.

Since we use our mind to interact with ourselves as well as the external world, by having Superior control over our inner-conscious mind we are able to achieve a clairvoyant living with increased automated awareness, thus becoming more of the person that we desire to be.

2. Why is it called the "Silva" Method?

It is named after the developer who started it all, Jose Silva.

Research to develop the Silva Method began in Laredo, Texas, in 1944 by Jose Silva whose original purpose was to help his children to improve their ability to concentrate, learn more, and make better grades. It eventually led to the creation of a program that has helped millions of people worldwide to change their lives for the better and achieve goals successfully.

3. What does the coursework (Basic Lecture Series or BLS) consist of?

There are four modules:

MC 101 CR for Controlled Relaxation - teaches the understanding of causes of (di)stress in every life and how to address it with mind-directed solutions to achieve extra-ordinary ability to control vitality and wellness. Teaches how to reach within seconds a level at which the mind achieves extraordinary ability to control vitality and energy for the body and assist in the solution of problems without stress or strain.

Benefits to the participants are increased efficiency, concentration, relaxation, self-control, and enhanced learning capacity and improved immune system.

MC 202 GSI for General Self-Improvement - teaches the expansion of awareness, improved image creation and visualization for application in specific problems, such as improvement of memory, enhancement of self-esteem, eliminate negative habits, control pain and physiological functions. Program your subconscious mind for success.

MC 303 ESP for Effective Sensory Projection - teaches the extension of control-led awareness into the subconscious building on the knowledge and experience gained in the first two modules. "Imagineering" techniques are provided to enhance your sensitivity and empathy and to develop creativity, superior intuition and psychic abilities such as mental telepathy, clairvoyance, etc.

MC 404 AESP for Applied Effective Sensory Projection - teaches the use of the participants' "subjective points of reference" established during the sessions for problem solving. “Experiencing is believing.” Practice is done through "case-working" in class. Get immediate feedback using real-life cases. Make better decisions using your intuitive faculties. Strengthen and deepen relationships subjectively. With controlled management of mental energy, participants take recognizance of the tremendous powers of the human intelligence to assist in their problem resolution and efforts to make this a better world in which to live.

4. Is the mind training effective?

Since 1944, over tens of millions of people in 180 countries from all walks of life and of all ages, creeds, cultures and educational attainments have asserted that, "It works!"

There have been powerful testimonies of successes achieved through the use of these mental techniques in the areas of stress management, health and wellness, business and career, relationships and personal goals, learning, athletic excellence, spirituality and happiness.

6. Is the coursework for everyone?

Yes. For as young as 8 to as mature as 108. For anyone who is open to learning and feels deserving of being the person he/she wants to be. The youngest who has taken the training in kolkata is 8 and the oldest, 82!

7. What is the format of the coursework?

The program essentially equips the participants with simple but effective "mental tools" which are taught through lectures in the conscious level and "programmed" into the subconscious level with "mind-directing exercises".

8. Will I be able to learn - at my age, when I have been out of school for long?

Changes in the world we live in - in employment, software, equipment and personal interests - require us to learn new skills. If we do not grow with the changes, we will be negatively changed beyond our own recognition and liking.

Everyday, and in every aspect of our lives, we must draw on every one of our brain's abilities to keep up with the swiftly moving world around us. The great comforting assurance is that scientists have proved that we can all be continuing learners. We already have all the critical abilities and they're hardwired into our brain. What we need to acquire are skills, the mental tools to optimize our innate resources. And the Silva Method offers these skills and mental tools.

According to a management guru, there are 4 Ls in life, among others: to live, to love, to learn, and to leave a legacy. What would you want to be your legacy to the world, to life?

9. What if I don't fully absorb in the sessions?

The distinct difference of this Silva Method program from all other seminars and workshops is that it offers a lifelong free "world repeat" privilege.

Graduate-practitioners who have taken the BLS in one country can return to review and refresh, as many times as needed, in the same place or in any country that offers the program. Satisfaction of learning is thus ensured. Graduates are given a "certificate" and "ID card" which serves as a "world passport" for lifelong re-learnings. (In some venues, a nominal "seat-fees" or "lunch fees" is charged though.)

There is no reason or excuse for not being able to learn, master, and apply.

10. How does the Silva Method compare with other mind programs in the market?

There is probably no other similar mind development program. If at all, other mind development or motivational trainings tell you the importance of optimism and staying focused and positive.

The Silva Method actually gives you a STEP-BY-STEP, proven process for mastering this skill. Based on more than four decades of brain research, The Silva Method is a reliable way to make more use of the amazing untapped skills of your mind.

Best of all, it is the only program that entitles you to repeat the program anywhere in the world, under any licensed Silva instructors, for the rest of your life. There is a directory of over 1000 certified instructors worldwide.

"The discovery that human intelligence can learn to function with awareness at alpha and theta frequencies of the brain will go down in history as the greatest discovery of man. This discovery has already started to change our concepts of mind, psychology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, hypno-analysis and of the subconscious." -- Jose Silva