We often tell our patients to “train their mind,” but for the first time in history, that advice can be taken literally. Brain training, through a process called neurofeedback, allows you to observe how your brain functions in real time and gently guide it toward healthier patterns.

At Apollo Clinic Velachery, we’re introducing this cutting-edge approach using the Muse S Athena, the world’s first wearable to combine EEG (electrical brain activity) and fNIRS (blood-oxygen mapping). It’s neuroscience made personal — and it’s changing how we understand focus, emotion, and resilience.

Why Train the Brain?

Every emotion, decision, and reaction you have is shaped by networks of neurons communicating through electrical signals. Stress, trauma, sleeplessness, or prolonged multitasking can make those networks less flexible — like a muscle that’s been overworked.
Brain training doesn’t force the mind into calmness; it teaches the brain to recognise calmness from within.

In neurofeedback sessions, sensors measure your brain activity. When the brain moves toward an optimal state — such as relaxed alertness or sustained focus — the system gives you instant feedback through sound or visuals. Over repeated sessions, your brain learns to sustain those beneficial patterns automatically.

It’s the same learning principle that allows a pianist to master timing or an athlete to improve coordination — but now, it’s applied to the organ that drives all performance: your brain.

From Meditation to Medicine

Traditional meditation teaches awareness of inner states through attention. Neurofeedback uses that same awareness loop, enhanced by real-time data. The Muse S Athena reads both electrical brain rhythms and blood-flow changes in the prefrontal cortex — areas responsible for attention, decision-making, and emotion regulation.

This combination gives unparalleled insight: while EEG shows how active the brain is, fNIRS reveals how much oxygen those regions consume — a window into mental effort and fatigue. For patients with anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, or stress, this dual data helps tailor training more precisely than ever before.

What Makes Muse S Athena Different

• Dual-sensor precision: Tracks both brainwaves and blood oxygenation.

• Comfortable design: Lightweight fabric band, suitable for clinical sessions or home follow-ups.

• Evidence-aligned protocols: Uses validated neurofeedback principles adapted for everyday mental health care.

• Immediate results you can see: Real-time graphs show how your brain responds to relaxation or focus exercises.

It’s not a consumer gadget; it’s a bridge between neuroscience research and personalized therapy.

The Mind & Memory Clinic Approach

At our Mind & Memory Clinic, each session begins with a Brain Map — a baseline recording of focus, calmness, and cognitive workload. From there, tailored exercises train your brain to achieve more stable patterns. The process is non-invasive, medication-free, and completely safe.

Our protocol typically involves short, comfortable sessions — about 25 minutes each — guided by trained clinicians. Many clients report improved sleep, better concentration, and a calmer response to stress within weeks.

The Larger Vision

Brain training represents a quiet revolution in mental health — one that complements psychotherapy and medication by addressing the brain’s functioning directly. In the coming years, such tools will form the foundation of precision psychiatry, where care is data-driven, individualized, and preventive.

For now, the message is simple:
Your brain is not fixed. It’s adaptable, trainable, and capable of remarkable change — once it’s given the right feedback.

Dr. Srinivas Rajkumar T, MD (AIIMS), DNB, MBA (BITS Pilani)
Consultant Psychiatrist & Neurofeedback Specialist
Mind & Memory Clinic, Apollo Clinic Velachery ( Opp. Phoenix Mall)
✉ srinivasaiims@gmail.com 📞 +91-8595155808