HIRREM for Stage 1 Primary Hypertension

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults, age 18 and above * Systolic BP ranging from 130-139mmHg and/or diastolic BP ranging from 80-89mmHg Exclusion Criteria: * Unable, unwilling, or incompetent to provide informed consent * Physically unable to come to the study visits, or to sit comfortably in a chair for up to two hours at a time * Weight is over the chair limit (285 pounds) * Known atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease * Cardiovascular risk score of ≥ 10% (per http://tools.acc.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator-Plus/#!/calculate/estimate/) * Prior diagnosis of stage 2 hypertension * Ongoing need for treatment of hypertension with medications * Known seizure disorder * Known or anticipated pregnancy * Severe hearing impairment (because the subject will be using headphones during the interventions) * Ongoing need for treatment with opiate, benzodiazepine, or anti-psychotic medications, anti-depressant medications such as SSRI, SNRI, or tricyclic, and sleep medications such as zolpidem or eszopiclone * Anticipated and ongoing use of recreational drugs, alcohol, or energy drinks * Ongoing need for treatment with thyroid medications * Are enrolled in another research study that includes an active intervention * Have previously received brainwave optimization (BWO), used a B2 or B2v2 wearable device, or previously participated in a HIRREM research study