--- title: Getting Started with Shiftwave – FAQ description: Learn how to get started with Shiftwave, from choosing your first intensity level to daily use, session length, and what to expect during your first experience. --- [Skip to content](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/getting-started-with-shiftwave-faq#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Request](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Brand\_Square\_white - cropped](https://support.shiftwave.co/hubfs/Brand_Square_white%20-%20cropped.svg)](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Request](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to shiftwave.co](https://shiftwave.co/) [Go to shiftwave.co](https://shiftwave.co/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [New to Shiftwave? (Start Here)](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/new-to-shiftwave-start-here?hsLang=en) # Getting Started with Shiftwave – FAQ ### **What vibration intensity should I start at?** We recommend starting at a **low to medium intensity (around 40%)** for your first few sessions. This allows your body to get used to the pulsed pressure waves without overstimulation. As you become more familiar with the sensations, you can slowly increase intensity until it feels engaging but still comfortable, never tense or overwhelming. ### **How often should I use Shiftwave?** You can use Shiftwave anytime you want to reset, recharge, or unwind. Everyone’s needs are different, some people use it to start their day with focus, others to relax and recover at night. What matters most is making it a **consistent part of your wellness routine**. The more regularly you use Shiftwave, the more easily your body learns to shift into calm, clarity, or recovery, whenever you need it. *Learn more about how consistency supports results in [How Shiftwave Works.](https://support.shiftwave.co/migration/knowledge/how-shiftwave-works?hsLang=en)* ### **Is there an ideal time of day to use Shiftwave?** There’s no single “right” time to use Shiftwave, it’s all about what feels best for you. Some people start their day with an **energizing protocol** to boost focus, while others prefer **calming or recovery sessions** in the evening to unwind. We encourage you to **experiment with different protocols at different times of day** and notice how your body and mind respond. Over time, you’ll find a rhythm that naturally fits your routine, whether that’s a morning reset, midday recharge, or nightly wind-down. *Explore the [Protocol Categories Overview](https://support.shiftwave.co/migration/knowledge/introduction-to-shiftwave-protocols?hsLang=en) to discover which sessions fit best into your day.* ### ***What session should I start with?*** If this is your first time using Shiftwave, we recommend starting with **“This Is Shiftwave,”** a gentle introductory session designed to help you experience how the vibrations, sound, and breath cues work together. It’s a great way to get familiar with the rhythm of the system and notice how your body responds. From there, you can explore other protocols based on how you want to feel; calm, focused, energized, or restored. There’s no wrong choice, every protocol is designed to support balance and clarity in different ways. 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