The concept is simple: all of us deal with mental, emotional and physical stress on a daily basis. When we work out at the gym, we exercise (stress) our muscles to the point of exhaustion – the next day our muscles feel sore. Then, after a time of rest recovery our muscles are stronger and ready for more – but it’s the time of rest that creates this positive outcome.

Many of us have had the opportunity to wear ankle weights at one time or another. When we first put them on they feel heavy – then, after a short while, we get used to them and go about our day. But when we finally take them off…. Wow… we feel so light on our feet that walking seems almost effortless! Can you imagine being able to shed all of your worries, anxieties, pressures, anger and tension in only 20 minutes a day?

These highly specialized IBMS Sessions are designed to lift the “weight” of our mental and emotional stress thereby giving our minds and emotions the critical time of rest and recovery where they can become stronger. Because the body only regenerates and heals when in a relaxed state or deep restful sleep, the only effective way to prevent stress-induced damage is to experience frequent and effectual deep relaxation phases. Without this time of rest, the continuous, uninterrupted emotional and/or mental stress will inevitably lead to an energy breakdown, which in turn will be followed by a health breakdown from a compromised immune system.

Lying comfortably in a dark room, one listens to a 20 minute IBMS Session using stereo headphones. The highly advanced and coordinated sound frequencies resemble a very relaxing and pleasing type of music. As the frequencies change with precise timing sending different sounds into each ear, you can feel amazing waves of relaxation, pleasure and peace flowing beautifully through your mind, body and emotions. During the 20 minute session you’ll hear Dr. Coldwell’s voice guiding you through the session. After 20 minutes you feel as if you are floating on clouds.

It’s an experience that is very difficult to describe in words – most would describe it as unparalleled “musical massage” of the body and mind that induces a state of deep relaxation that gives your mind and emotions the critical time of rest that they need.

Dr. Coldwell offers two versions of his stress reduction system. The IBMS Stress Reduction Program approaches the topic of stress reduction and relaxation from a secular or non-religious point of view. The second option, “Quiet Time”, approaches the relaxation exercises from a Christian point of view. Dr. Coldwell recommends “Quiet Time” for people of the Christian faith.