Yes, I am now a Silva Ultramind instructor and yes I knew of the method since 1990. Has influenced my success? It kept me going when things got difficult. Whether it attributed to my success.. it probably had something to do with it although I don't bother consciously using the method. I don't think I ever was consistent with it. It helps for slowing down the brain to where you can give it positive instruction. AT the same time I've learned you can use the level negatively. That is just because you enter alpha or theta it doesn't mean that you will give it positive instructions. You can become just as wishy washy as you are at beta. I think that's why after a few months people feel it isn't working.
Already mentioned the changes on another thread that recently popped up. I choose not to go into detail about it because I have no wish to focus on the past and to explain it to someone I must do so. I am happier being here in the now. So you'll have to forgive me for not wanting to rehash the painful experiences of my past.
I prefer Qigong myself, anything that allows me to notice energy movement is much more interesting.
Alex
