We usually think that we see with our eyes. In fact, seeing happens in the brain. Understanding this is the key to understanding why perception can be trained.

The eyes collect, the brain sees

The eyes capture light and convert it into electrical signals. These signals travel through the optic nerve to several areas of the brain, where they are filtered, compared with memory and assembled into the images we experience. What we call "seeing" is the result of this constant interpretation.

Perception is an active process

The brain does not simply record the world like a camera. It predicts, selects and fills gaps. We notice this in optical illusions, in the blind spot we never see, and in the way attention changes what we perceive. Perception is shaped by expectation, focus and experience.

The brain can learn

The brain remains adaptable throughout life. This ability, called neuroplasticity, allows us to learn languages, instruments and new movements. Research on people who lose their sight shows that areas normally used for vision can take on new tasks, for example when reading Braille.

Senses work together

Our senses do not work in isolation. Touch, hearing, balance and body awareness constantly exchange information. Many everyday impressions arise from this interplay, often without our being aware of it.

What this means for MatrixVision®

MatrixVision® starts from the observation that perception is trainable. The exercises use focus, relaxation and repetition to help the brain develop new ways of accessing visual information. Research into the exact mechanisms of Alternative Vision is still ongoing; the training itself is practical and its results are checked with clear verification protocols.

Ready to try it yourself? Start at home with the MatrixVision® online course or find a live seminar in the training calendar.