Brainwaves

From understanding the nature of our brainwave states, we can quickly identify why certain combinations cause success while others always lead to failure.

Our brain is electrical and emits electromagnetic fields. These fields are created by brainwaves which are the result of tiny electrical impulses (neurons) switching on and off in different sequential patterns. Each on and off activity is called a cycle and the number of cycles is measured per seconds; Cycles Per Second; CPS – also measure in Hz. In fact, the brain is constantly generating 5-10W of electrical energy. This may not seem like much, but when it is focused like a laser, it can burn through steel!

There are several types of brainwave states. Your brain consistently cycles through each of these brainwave states many times throughout the day and night. It is a completely natural biological occurrence in every human being. It’s important to be aware that our brain pulses in all these brainwave states simultaneously, with one of the states being dominant at any given time. The dominant state indicates our "state of mind" or level of consciousness. Because different areas of the brain may have different activity at any given time, we may have activity in one brainwave state in one area of the brain while at the same time a different brainwave state may be more active in another area of the brain.

Each of these brainwave states occurs in a specific frequency range.

Brainwave Frequencies

The following are brainwave frequencies that are measurable and understood in relation to how they affect our state of thinking, feeling and quality of life.

Beta – Thinking (Conscious)

As the voice of the conscious mind, the Beta brainwave state is associated with a heightened state of alertness and focused concentration. When your mind is actively engaged in mental activities, the dominant brainwave state will be Beta. A person in active conversation, playing sports, making or receiving a presentation would be in a Beta state. The Beta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies ranging from 14Hz to 40Hz.

Alpha – Creative (Conscious)

Alpha brainwaves are slower in frequency than Beta brainwaves and represent a state of lightly relaxed and deeply introspective and detached mental awareness or reflection. At the faster level of CPS, you become creative. Like Beta, Alpha is also known as the voice of your conscious mind. Alpha brainwave states are typically associated with contemplation, visualization and accessing deeper levels of creativity that enhance problem solving. The Alpha brainwave state corresponds to frequencies ranging from 8 Hz to 13.9 Hz. {Alpha-Theta bridge is the doorway between the conscious, subconscious and unconscious mind and responsible for recalling dreams and accessing intuition and memories}

Theta – Integration (Subconscious)

Theta brainwaves represent a state of deep relaxation and meditation and are the source of creativity. It is also associated with stress relief, light sleep and dreaming. 

When you feel something is missing or not quite right you are in Theta. This is the voice of the subconscious mind and home to our memories and emotions. The Theta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies ranging from 4Hz to 7.9 Hz.

{7.7 down to 3.4 cps is responsible of ESP}

Delta – Deeper Self (Unconscious)

Delta brainwaves are the slowest in frequency and represent a state of deep dreamless sleep. Delta brainwave states have long been associated with deep healing, the organization of memories and ESP. Conscious Delta makes you highly intuitive and is known as the voice of the unconscious mind. While Delta brainwave states usually only occur in deep sleep, it is possible to train yourself to remain awake while reaching the Delta state to experience even deeper levels of meditation and awareness. The Delta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies from 0Hz to 3.9Hz.

Gamma – Higher Processing (Conscious)

Gamma brainwave states are the most rapid in frequency. They have received the least attention and research, although this is fast changing. Research has indicated at moments when bursts of precognition or high-level information processing occur, your brainwaves briefly reach the Gamma state. Most common challenges in this state are extremely high stress and anxiety, which are important to control. The Gamma brainwave state corresponds to frequencies of 40Hz or higher.