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Brainwaves

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Brainwaves 2

Scientists generally study four* categories of brainwaves. ‘They range from the high amplitude, low frequency delta to the low amplitude, high frequency beta. Men, women and children of all ages experience the same characteristic brainwaves. They are consistent across cultures and country boundaries.’

· BETA - 13-30 cycles per second - awaking awareness, extroversion, concentration, logical thinking - active conversation. A debater would be in high beta. A person making a speech, or a teacher, or a talk show host would all be in beta when they are engaged in their work.

· ALPHA - 7-13 cycles per second - relaxation times, non-arousal, meditation, hypnosis; a state of relaxed alertness good for inspiration and learning facts fast

· THETA - 4-7 cycles per second - day dreaming, dreaming, creativity, meditation, paranormal phenomena, out of body experiences, ESP, shamanic journeys. (…) The ideation that can take place during the theta state is often free flow and occurs without censorship or guilt. It is typically a very positive mental state.

· DELTA - 1.5-4 or less cycles per second - deep dreamless sleep, deep relaxation source

· *Since the development of digital electroencephalography also so-called GAMMA WAVES are involved in brainwave studies. Gamma waves have a frequency between 25 to 100 Hz; 40 Hz is prototypical. ‘The 40 Hz gamma brainwave is found in advanced sensory processing, heightened focus, and coordinates simultaneous processing of information throughout the brain. Increased gamma activity is associated with a good-memory. Lack of the 40 Hz brainwave is found in people with learning disabilities.’ source

While the alpha brainwave is ‘capable of bridging the gap between conscious thoughts and the subconscious, the theta brainwave allows us to deeply connect with our subconscious mind.’ source It is of course important to understand that too much of a dominant brain wave rhythm can cause problems.

To learn more about brain waves: explore ‘Brain Waves – A Guide To Understanding’: Beta Brain Waves; Alfa Brain Waves; Theta Brain Waves

Read more about how brain waves and emotions are interlinked.