“Our rational mind is like a computer… The intuitive mind, on the other hand, seems to give access to an infinite supply of information. It appears to be able to tap into a deep storehouse of knowledge and wisdom…” Shakti Gawain Bestselling Author Of Creative Visualization
Meditation puts you in the alpha state.
The human brain operates in four different frequencies: beta, alpha, theta and delta.
We spend most of our time during the day in beta. When we slow down our brainwaves to 4 – 7 cycles per second, we move from beta state into alpha state and our capacity for relaxation, healing, creativity and intuition increases by leaps and bounds.
The more time we spend in alpha state, the more benefits we receive.
Alpha level helps us to relax and better deal with stressful situations. Alpha level helps improve our learning, memory and social interaction. For sufferers from anxiety, nervousness or depression, alpha brainwaves can help counteract the negative impact of these conditions.
Alpha brainwaves are also known to boost our immune system. The more we operate at alpha, the less we get sick. The main reason behind this is because being in alpha level relaxes and de-stresses. Stress has been scientifically proven to cause 90% of all illnesses as well as weaken our immune system.
Research has also shown that people who operate in the alpha state are more creative. This level of mind helps break out of logical and unoriginal thought patterns, making way for more creative thinking. This type of thinking is not only beneficial for artistic endeavors but also for problem solving.
Alpha brainwaves also increase the amount of serotonin that the brain produces. Serotonin is the chemical in the brain that stimulates happiness and joy. When a person is depressed, they have lower than normal serotonin levels. Many anti-depressant drugs are designed to release serotonin.
With all the benefits of alpha level, it’s no wonder that people who practice meditation are proven to be more healthy, happy and content.
STATE - BRAIN WAVE FREQUENCY - ASSOCIATED WITH
beta: 14 – 21 cycles per second (cps); - Waking State. Perception of Time and Space. The five senses.
alpha: 7 – 14 cps; - Light sleep, meditation, intuition. No Time & Space limitation.
theta: 4 – 7 cps; - Deeper Sleep, Meditation.
delta: 0 = 4 cps; - Deep Sleep. You are unconscious.
