It’s important to understand how your brain contributes to the state
of your mind. While most of us focus on looking at our emotions in an
attempt to become happier, more spiritual beings, our brains waves and
our subconscious mind also play a key part in our quest for fulfillment.
In this article, we’ll be looking at our five brain wave frequencies and how they affect our state of mind,
and will be following up on Thursday with a more in-depth look at the
impact they have on us physically and mentally, in addition to some
exercises we can do to “switch on” certain frequencies.
Are We The Controllers Of Our Reality?
We easily forget that we are the controllers of our reality – and
that “our reality” is not made up of outside influences, but that it
actually consists of our thoughts, beliefs and mindset.
Therefore, by learning about the deeper states of consciousness, you
can open your subconscious mind and create your reality at will, and
with precision. To do this, the first step is understanding your
different brain frequencies. Did you know that we all have five (Beta,
Alpha, Theta, Delta and Gamma), and each frequency is measured in cycles
per second (Hz) and has its own set of characteristics representing a
specific level of brain activity and a unique state of consciousness?
Smart, eh?
1) Beta (14-40Hz) – The Waking Consciousness And Reasoning Wave
Beta brain waves are associated with normal waking consciousness and a
heightened state of alertness, logic and critical reasoning.
While Beta brain waves are important for effective functioning
throughout the day, they also can translate into stress, anxiety and
restlessness.
The voice of Beta can be described as being that nagging little inner
critic that gets louder the higher you go into range. Therefore, with a
majority of adults operate at Beta; it’s little surprise that stress is
today’s most common health problem.
2) Alpha (7.5-14Hz) – The Deep Relaxation Wave
Alpha brain waves are present in deep relaxation and usually when the
eyes are closed, when you’re slipping into a lovely daydream or during
light meditation. It is an optimal time to program the mind for success
and it also heightens your imagination, visualization, memory, learning
and concentration.
It is the gateway to your subconscious mind and lies at the base of
your conscious awareness. The voice of Alpha is your intuition, which
becomes clearer and more profound the closer you get to 7.5Hz.
The renowned Silva Method,
by Jose Silva is premised on the power of Alpha. However the Silva
Method allows you to achieve this deep relaxation through meditation
during waking consciousness.
3) Theta (4-7.5Hz) – The Light Meditation And Sleeping Wave
Theta brain waves are present during deep meditation and light sleep,
including the all-important REM dream state. It is the realm of your
subconsciousness and only experienced momentarily as you drift off to
sleep from Alpha and wake from deep sleep (from Delta).
It is said that a sense of deep spiritual connection and unity with
the universe can be experienced at Theta. Your mind’s most deep-seated
programs are at Theta and it is where you experience vivid
visualizations, great inspiration, profound creativity and exceptional
insight. Unlike your other brain waves, the elusive voice of Theta is a
silent voice.
It is at the Alpha-Theta border, from 7Hz to 8Hz, where the optimal
range for visualization, mind programming and using the creative power
of your mind begins. It’s the mental state which you consciously create
your reality. At this frequency, you are conscious of your surroundings
however your body is in deep relaxation.
4) Delta (0.5-4Hz) – The Deep Sleep Wave
The Delta frequency is the slowest of the frequencies and is
experienced in deep, dreamless sleep and in very deep, transcendental
meditation where awareness is fully detached.
Delta is the realm of your unconscious mind, and the gateway to the
universal mind and the collective unconscious, where information
received is otherwise unavailable at the conscious level.
Among many things, deep sleep is important for the healing process –
as it’s linked with deep healing and regeneration. Hence, not having
enough deep sleep is detrimental to your health in more ways than one.
5) Gamma (above 40Hz) – The Insight Wave
This range is the most recently discovered and is the fastest
frequency at above 40Hz. While little is known about this state of mind,
initial research shows Gamma waves are associated with bursts of
insight and high-level information processing.
