Audio-psycho-phonology, listening training, contributes to the physical and psychological preparation of athletes and sportspeople to help them reach their full potential. In high performance sport, intense physical training is necessary to build up strength and endurance,but it is equally important to have a growth mindset and be able to control stress and anxiety.

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The ear functions as an energy generator charging the brain with electrical impulses.

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Our motion centre, the vestibular system, which is part of the inner ear, is responsible for the motor and visual motor skills and controls all the muscles in the body, impacting body balance and posture, coordination and movement, while the cochlea processes the sounds themselves. Therefore, the ears need to be stimulated to energise the brain and also the body. 90% of the body’s total charge (cortical re-energizing) comes from the ear. 60% comes from the vestibule because it controls balance and verticality and the cochlea adds a further 30 % for physiological and psychological functioning, language and communication.

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Sounds energise the brain as they pass through the ear.

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By stimulating the ear with filtered sounds through the ‘Electronic Ear,’ ‘Tomatis effect’, the body posture and muscle tonus improves, breathing becomes more conscious and controlled, stress is better managed, and motivation and endurance improves. Self-confidence increases considerably, thus eliminating the anxiety which, more often than not, paralyses the athlete when he has to demonstrate exceptional performance. The tensions subside (which is reflected on the listening test) and there is a change of behaviour.

Results:

• dynamogenic effect: Listening to filtered music changes the breathing rate, the ventilation of the body, the heart rate.

• analgesic effect: Music has a calming effect.

• cognitive stimulating effect: Music is a neuro-stimulator that improves performance.

Athletes and sportspeople regain better coordination, stability and control of their own actions, improve their concentration and mental focus and reach their full potential.