| WHAT ARE BRAINWAVES? | | | | THE ALPHA CONNECTION |
| Every moment of your life your brain is active. It is | | | | A predominance of Alpha waves in the brain is |
| pulsing with electrical impulses; you heard that right, | | | | associated with accelerated learning, focus and |
| electricity! The electricity or electrical current generated | | | | enhanced creativity. When you are focus on |
| by the brain can be measured with an | | | | something, there is a predominance of Alpha waves. |
| electroencephalogram (EEG), which measures the | | | | No matter what your profession or hobby, these |
| frequency of the electrical current. This frequency or | | | | attributes will increase your productivity and enhance |
| speed of the brainwave is measured in Hertz(HZ). | | | | your experience. |
| Now here is the really cool part. These frequencies | | | | FINDING THE HIGHER SELF - THE THETA |
| can be associated with your state of mind at any | | | | CONNECTION |
| particular moment. This means that your state of mind, | | | | A deep meditative state is true bliss. Increase your |
| for example being relaxed, frightened, or sleepy...can | | | | Theta waves and you are on your way to this state. |
| be "seen" in your brainwave frequencies. The speed | | | | In the Theta state you can lose your attachment to |
| of the frequency allows us to categorize our | | | | the physical body. You will feel a deep sense of |
| brainwaves into four broad categories. | | | | physical relaxation. This disconnect of mind and body |
| WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT BRAINWAVE | | | | allows you to focus on the inner you, the higher self. |
| PATTERNS? | | | | This is the ideal state to begin your journey into |
| There are four common brainwave patterns that have | | | | meditation. |
| been well researched and documented. They are: | | | | SLEEP AND MORE - THE DELTA CONNECTION |
| BETA WAVES - 14Hz to 20Hz. Beta waves are | | | | A Delta state has long been associated with sleep. If |
| associated with normal waking consciousness. They | | | | you have trouble sleeping, the CDs targeting this range |
| are present when you are focused on activities in the | | | | will help immensely. Having a CD that targets the Delta |
| outside world. | | | | brainwaves will allow you to enter a deep sleep state |
| ALPHA WAVES - 8Hz to 13Hz. Alpha waves are | | | | easily. It will be time to say goodbye to insomnia! |
| likened to a light meditation. They are prevalent when | | | | Recently there has also been some research that |
| you daydream. They will become stronger when your | | | | suggests that an even deeper meditative state can |
| eyes are closed. | | | | occur during predominate Delta wave activity. As you |
| THETA WAVES - 4Hz to 7Hz. Theta waves occur | | | | gain experience and comfort with meditation, you may |
| during heightened states of creativity and are found | | | | want to try reaching a Delta state during meditation. |
| with a deep meditative state. | | | | The information contained in this article is for |
| DELTA WAVES - .5Hz to 3Hz. Delta waves are | | | | educational purposes only and is not intended to |
| found in a deep sleep state or unconsciousness. Also, | | | | medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult |
| Delta waves are common in very deep meditation. | | | | a health care practitioner before beginning any health |
| FOCUS, CREATIVITY AND CONCENTRATION - | | | | care program. |