BETA State:

This usually occurs in your daily activities provided that you’re not resting or sleeping.

You’re definitely awake, attentive and alert. Your brain is highly tuned and focused. It makes you respond quickly in your activity.

In the Beta state, the brain neurons fire up in great number and in rapid succession. The purpose is to heighten your performance. The downside of it is that you will not have intuition.

If excessive High Beta brain waves are created, it can result in anxiety and panic.

ALPHA State:

The brisk patterns of Beta will slow down into mellow waves of Alpha.

In the Alpha state, you’re very relaxed. And your awareness of surrounding expands. A creative energy is about to explode as the state approaches near Theta. You’ll have flashes of new ideas and solutions to problems. But most people won’t able to grasp it unless the mind state is near Theta. Besides this result, you’ll experience a sense of peace and well being.

When Alpha state becomes more dominant, the left brain activity usually drops it function to act as filter or censor to the subconscious. The intuitive, emotional and creative parts of the mind become increasingly influential.

Wonder why people buy stuff base on their emotions unwittingly? Because salesmen knows how to inject a soothing sales process to the mind. It appeals to the subconscious mind which can only be activated when the environment is positively warm and peaceful.

THETA State:

At this state, your mind slows almost to the point of deep sleep.

Theta is the brain state where hidden and unexplainable power is awaken. It brings forward crystal clear dreamlike imagery, increased receptivity, the lost memories and surges of inspiration.

In the deep state of Theta meditation, some people can experience a sensation of suspension or floatation. This happens when the state is just at the beginning – The sensory input of the body is almost detached from the brain. But it is fully conscious of the surrounding. The dormant brain reaches its peak of unseen productivity because most energy is distributed to it.

DELTA State:

The slowest of all brain wave frequencies, Delta brain waves are long, deep and undulating, most commonly associated with deep dreamless sleep. Your deep Delta state of brain wave activity is one of harmonious relaxation, where both sides of the brain work in synchronization. The Delta state promotes accelerated physical healing.

By: Jeremiah Power L.

Your brain has a unique set of brain waves. In neuroscience, there are five distinct brain wave frequencies, namely Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta and the lesser known Gamma. Learning mind control at the deeper states of consciousness opens you up to the world of your subconscious mind where you can create your reality at will and with exact precision.

Each frequency, measured in cycles per second (Hz), has its own set of characteristics representing a specific level of brain activity and hence a unique state of consciousness.

Beta (14-40Hz): Beta brain waves are associated with normal waking consciousness and a heightened state of alertness, logic and critical reasoning. As you go about your daily activities you are at Beta. Although important for effectively functioning in everyday life, higher Beta levels translate into stress, anxiety and restlessness. With the majority of adults primarily operating at Beta during their waking hours it is little wonder that stress is today’s most common health problem. The voice of Beta is the little nagging chatterbox of your inner critic, which becomes louder and more relentless the higher you go in the range.

Alpha (7.5-14Hz): Alpha brain waves are present in deep relaxation with the eyes usually closed and while day-dreaming. The relaxed detached awareness achieved during light meditation is characteristic of Alpha and is optimal for programming your mind for success. Alpha heightens your imagination, visualization, memory, learning and concentration. It lies at the base of your conscious awareness and is the gateway to your subconscious mind. The renowned Silva Method by Jose Silva is premised on the power of Alpha. The voice of Alpha is your intuition, which becomes clearer and more profound the closer you get to 7.5Hz.

Theta (4-7.5Hz): Theta brain waves are present during deep meditation and light sleep, including the REM dream state. Theta is the realm of your subconscious mind. It is also known as the twilight state as it is normally only momentarily experienced as you drift off to sleep (from Alpha) and arise from deep sleep (from Delta). A sense of deep spiritual connection and oneness with the Universe can be experienced at Theta. Vivid visualizations, great inspiration, profound creativity, exceptional insight as well as your mind’s most deep-seated programs are all at Theta. The voice of Theta is silence.

Delta (0.5-4Hz): The Delta frequency is the slowest and is present in deep, dreamless sleep and in very deep, transcendental meditation where awareness is completely detached. Delta is the realm of your unconscious mind. It is the gateway to the Universal mind and the collective unconscious whereby information received is otherwise unavailable at the conscious level. Delta is associated with deep healing and regeneration, underlining the importance of deep sleep to the healing process.

The Alpha-Theta border, from 7 to 8Hz, is the optimal range for visualization, mind programming and using the creative power of your mind. It is the mental state at which you consciously create your reality. At this frequency of mind control you are conscious of your surroundings but your body is in deep relaxation. To learn how to access this level of mind at will you must first learn how to relax.

Gamma (above 40Hz): The most recently discovered range is Gamma which is the fastest in frequency at above 40Hz (some researchers do not distinguish Beta from Gamma waves). Although little is known about this state of mind, initial research shows Gamma waves are associated with bursts of insight and high-level information processing.

In a nutshell, there are five major brain wave ranges: Beta (14-40Hz) is present in normal waking consciousness and stress; the Alpha brain wave (7.5-14Hz) in deep relaxation; Theta (4-7.5Hz) in meditation and light sleep; and the slowest, Delta (0.5-4Hz) in deep dreamless sleep and transcendental meditation. The less recognised Gamma is fastest (above 40Hz) and associated with sudden insight. The optimal level for visualization is the Alpha-Theta Border at 7-8Hz. It is the gateway to your subconscious mind.

By: Tania Kotsos