Biohacking isn’t just about six-packs and stem cells anymore.
Now, longevity junkies are turning inward — using cutting-edge technology and ancient medicine to expand their consciousness, unlock hidden brain power and find inner peace.
The Post caught up with Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “father of biohacking,” to learn more about how three trending techniques are helping people rewire their minds.
#1: Neurofeedback training
“Neurofeedback is one of the main ways biohackers are reprogramming their brains — and it works,” Asprey told The Post.
This noninvasive therapy uses EEG (electroencephalogram) technology to monitor brainwaves in real time. Through audio or visual signals, it helps users recognize their thought patterns and learn how to self-regulate their brain function.
Research shows neurofeedback can ease symptoms of neurological and mental health disorders while also boosting cognitive skills such as attention, memory and processing speed.
“I’ve studied with the masters in Nepal and Tibet, taken loads of nootropics, and done plant medicine before it was popular, all to help my brain,” Asprey said. “However, the one thing that made the biggest difference for me was neurofeedback.”
In 2014, Asprey opened a neuroscience center in Washington state, where he runs a five-day intensive called 40 Years of Zen.
The program uses custom neurofeedback and other tools to help people upgrade their brains. It promises to boost cognitive function, improve emotional resilience, reduce stress, free up energy, unlock creativity and expand the mind.
“We’re doing next-level brain hacking with neurofeedback to help you get the benefits of 40 years of meditation in a matter of days,” Asprey said.
#2: Wearable tech
No time or cash for a weeklong brain bootcamp with a $16,000 price tag? Biohackers are also using wearable gadgets to upgrade their minds from the comfort of home.
Top of Asprey’s list: BrainTap.
“This tech combines light and sound to train your brainwaves,” he explained. “It’s definitely worth it.”
The BrainTap headset stimulates specific brain areas to induce a deeply relaxing, meditative state, clearing your mind and easing stress.
It requires no special training or experience, and sessions last just 20 to 30 minutes. Memberships run $29.99 a month or $260 a year.
Asprey also recommends the Muse headband. The company’s S Athena model pairs EEG neurofeedback with functional near-infrared spectroscopy, which tracks blood flow in the brain’s prefrontal cortex.
Muse claims to deliver targeted, effective neurofeedback that sharpens attention, builds mental stamina and promotes deep relaxation. The headset costs $474.99.
“This one is worth it as well,” Asprey said.
#3: Plant medicine and psychedelics
Think: shrooms, ayahuasca, DMT, LSD, ibogaine and ketamine.
“These can be profoundly healing but they’re something you should do only after you’ve tried everything else first,” Asprey cautioned.
Among other benefits, substances can supercharge the brain by boosting BDNF and NGF — two proteins essential for the growth, survival and function of neurons.
“Not only do you access altered, valuable states that allow you to understand what’s going on in a way that you wouldn’t see in everyday reality, but the benefits of those states or anything else you do afterward, like meditation or integration work, will stick better because your brain is more flexible,” Asprey explained.
But beware: “These experiences can leave marks that aren’t easy to shake off,” he warned.
Asprey stressed the importance of using psychedelics safely — with the right mindset, a secure environment and guidance from an experienced expert, especially if you’re new to them.
He breaks down the “hierarchy” of plant medicines, psychedelics and their effects on the brain in his new book, “Heavily Meditated.”
The book also dives into ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology that help you hack your brain to speed up or slow down at will, altering both physical and mental states.
