The Science of Settling
Why We Need
Bilateral Stimulation
Stress goes unnoticed and builds quietly. Most people don't realize how burned out their nervous system is until their body forces them to pay attention.
Why This Matters for Everyday Life
You don't have to be in a crisis or in therapy to benefit from BLS. It helps with the stress we all feel:
BLS gives the nervous system a quick, effective way to reset — whether your stress is big, small, or simply building quietly over time.
Understanding BLS
What is Bilateral Stimulation?
Your brain naturally responds to rhythm. Bilateral Stimulation is a steady left-right pattern — through movement, sound, or light — that helps calm and reset your nervous system.
This left-right pattern activates both sides of the brain in a balanced way, which supports nervous system regulation.
Visual
Something moving left to right
Auditory
Tones alternating between ears
Tactile
Gentle taps from side to side
The Science
What BLS Does in the Brain
Here's what happens in simple terms:
It calms the stress center
The amygdala — the part of the brain that reacts to stress and danger — becomes less reactive.
It improves clear thinking
Activity increases in the prefrontal cortex, which helps with focus, problem-solving, emotional control, and decision-making.
It helps the brain process experiences
The hippocampus becomes more active and better connected, supporting memory integration and reducing "stuck" feelings or looping thoughts.
It increases communication across the brain
Studies show improved gamma-band brainwave coherence, which means both hemispheres work together more effectively.
It supports a calmer state
BLS increases alpha and theta waves — brain states linked to relaxation, calm focus, and emotional balance.
The result is simple:
Your brain settles. Your body relaxes. You feel grounded.
Our Approach
How SoFree Uses Bilateral Stimulation
SoFree provides Immersive Bilateral Stimulation (iBLS) designed to calm your nervous system in under two minutes.
Our patent-pending technology blends visual, auditory, and rhythmic patterns to help your brain settle quickly and effectively.