Getting Started with Shiftwave

Welcome to Shiftwave! You’ve just unlocked a powerful tool for your body and mind. This guide will walk you through how to set up, choose your first session, and begin your journey toward deeper calm, focus, energy, and recovery.

Step 1: Set Up Your Space

Your environment matters. To get the most out of your sessions:

Choose a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted
Keep the lighting dim or soft
Adjust the room temperature for comfort (have a blanket nearby if you tend to get cold)

For more tips, see How to Optimize Your Shiftwave Space.

Step 2: Learn How Shiftwave Works

Shiftwave uses pulsed pressure waves + breathwork to guide your body into powerful states. The vibrations help set your rhythm, while the breath cues unlock the deeper benefits.

To learn more, check out How Shiftwave Works.

Step 3: Choose Your First Protocol

We recommend starting with “This is Shiftwave”. This protocol introduces you to how the chair feels and shows you how to sync your breath with the vibrations. It’s the perfect way to get familiar with the system.

After that, you can explore the different protocol categories:

Each category has options ranging from quick 5-minute resets to full 60-minute sessions.

Step 4: Practice the Breathwork

Breath work is key to unlocking the full benefits of Shiftwave.

Inhale → vibrations rise
Exhale → vibrations fall
A tingling sensation in your body is normal, it’s part of the process

Learn more in The Benefits of Heart–Breath Coherence.

Step 5: Explore Advanced Features

Once you’re comfortable with normal protocols, you can go deeper:

BioDrive®

Syncs the chair’s vibrations with your heart and breath in real time. Best used once you’re familiar with how protocols affect you.

Learn more: BioDrive® Overview
When to start: When to Use BioDrive®

Synthetic Sleep®

Guides you into a state like the deepest stages of sleep even while awake. Great just after waking, before bed, after long days, or for recovery.

Learn more: Synthetic Sleep® Overview
FAQs: Synthetic Sleep® FAQ

Step 6: Make Shiftwave Part of Your Routine

Consistency brings the biggest benefits. Try using Shiftwave at different times of day:

Morning → energy and focus
Midday → reset and recharge
Evening → calming and sleep prep

Start simple: run “This is Shiftwave”, follow the breath cues, and let the chair do the work. As you get more comfortable, explore different protocol categories, then dive into advanced features like BioDrive® and Synthetic Sleep®.

Shiftwave is here to help you restore balance, build resilience, and create meaningful shifts in your life, one session at a time.