Brainwave States

http://www.immramainstitute.com/brainwave-technology-for-health-wellness/brainwave-statesalpha-theta-delta-beta-gamma/ The audio tracks developed by the Immrama Institute use a specific type of brainwave technology to guide your brain into various states. To recognize why this detail is significant, it s important to understand how your brain contributes to your state of mind and level of consciousness.

There are several different brainwave states. !our brain 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. Your brain doesnt operate in only one brainwave state at a time but instead pulses in all these states simultaneously, with one of the states being dominant at any given time. The dominant state indicates your "state of mind# or level of consciousness. $ecause different areas of the brain may have different activity at any given time, you 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. %ach of these brainwave states occurs in a specific fre&uency range. Beta The $eta brainwave state is associated with a heightened state of alertness and focused concentration. 'hen your mind is actively engaged in mental activities, the dominant brainwave state will be $eta. ( person in active conversation, playing sports or making a presentation would be in a $eta state. The $eta brainwave state corresponds to fre&uencies ranging from )*+z to ,-+z. Alpha (lpha brainwaves are slower in fre&uency than $eta brainwaves and represent a state of rela.ed mental awareness or reflection. (lpha brainwave states are typically associated with contemplation, visualization, problem solving and accessing deeper levels of creativity. The (lpha brainwave state corresponds to fre&uencies ranging from / +z to )* +z. Theta Theta brainwaves are even slower in fre&uency and represent a state of deep rela.ation and meditation, enhanced creativity, stress relief, light sleep and dreaming. Theta brainwave states have been used in meditation for centuries. 0esearch has proven thirty minutes a day of Theta meditation can dramatically improve a person s overall health and well-being. Theta meditation has also been known to cause the need for less sleep. The Theta brainwave state corresponds to fre&uencies ranging from ,+z to / +z.

Delta 1elta brainwaves are the slowest in fre&uency and represent a state of deep dreamless sleep. 1elta brainwave states have long been associated with healing. 'hile 1elta brainwave states usually only occur in deep sleep, it is possible to train yourself to remain awake while reaching the 1elta state to e.perience even deeper levels of meditation and awareness. The 1elta brainwave state corresponds to fre&uencies from -+z to ,+z. Gamma 2amma brainwave states are the most rapid in fre&uency. They have received the least attention and research, although more attention is currently being paid to them than in years past. 0esearch has indicated at moments when bursts of insight or high-level information processing occur, there are corresponding increases in brain activity in the 2amma range. The 2amma brainwave state corresponds to fre&uencies of ,-+z or higher. 'ith the help of our audio technology, you an guide your brain into any of these states naturally and effortlessly, simply by listening to an audio 31 or 456.

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http://www.toolsforwellness.com/brainstates.html 7ibrations from rhythmic sounds have a profound effect on our brain activity. In shamanic traditions, drums have long been used to transport the shaman out of his or her body into other realms of reality through the use of constant rhythmic vibrations. 0esearcher 4elinda 4a.field, studying the 8hamanic 8tate of 3onsciousness, found that the steady rhythmic beat of the drum struck four and one half times per second was the key to transporting a shaman into the deepest part of his shamanic state of consciousness. It is no coincidence that ,.9 beats, or cycles, per second corresponds to the trance-like state of theta brain wave activity. In direct correlation, we see similar effects brought on by the constant and rhythmic drone of Tibetan $uddhist chants that transport the monks and even other listeners into realms of blissful meditation. The gentle pulsating rhythms of $rain 8ync tapes act in a similar fashion, yet because the fre&uencies are computer generated, they are precise, consistent and can be targeted to induce highly specific and desired brain states. :ust as we can tune a radio to get a particular station, with $rain 8ync technology we can tune our consciousness to dial-in a wide variety of brain states. !ou have your very own signature brain wave activity, uni&ue to you. It has a rhythm and pattern - and it incorporates $eta, (lpha, Theta, and 1elta fre&uencies at varying levels over the course of a day as your brain modulates them to match your activities. $rain 8ync audio programs amplify a single fre&uency or a carefully balanced combination of fre&uencies to achieve a specific purpose. 8o how do you choose the programs that are right for you; 3onsider the &ualities each fre&uency promotes as we describe them below. 8elect the audio programs that best support your personal desires, preferences, and goals. Beta (lertness 3oncentration 3ognition !ou are wide-awake, alert. !our mind is sharp, focused. It makes connections &uickly, easily and you<re primed to do work that re&uires your full attention. In the $eta state, neurons fire abundantly, in rapid succession, helping you achieve peak performance. =ew ideas and solutions to problems flash like lightning into your mind. $eta training is one of the fre&uencies that biofeedback therapists use to treat (ttention 1eficit 1isorder. $eta-centered programs help you prepare to take an e.am, play sports, give a presentation, analyze and organize information, and other activities where mental alertness and high levels of concentration are key to your success. $eta waves range between )6-,- +>. The $eta state is associated with peak concentration, heightened alertness, hand eye coordination and visual acuity. =obel 5rize 'inner 8ir ?rancis 3rick and other scientists believe that the ,-+> beta fre&uency used on many $rain 8ync tapes may be key to the act of cognition. To e.perience the $eta 8tate for increased cognition and concentration try Brain "ower or #igh !o us.

To boost energy and enhance your workout try these high beta fitness programs: "ower Training, $unning %editation, &al'ing %editation, Brea'through Training( )n The *one. Alpha 0ela.ation 7isualization 3reativity 'hen you are truly rela.ed, your brain activity slows from the rapid patterns of $eta into the more gentle waves of (lpha. !our awareness e.pands. ?resh creative energy begins to flow. ?ears vanish. !ou e.perience a liberating sense of peace and well-being. In biofeedback, (lpha training is most commonly recommended for the treatment of stress. (lpha-centered programs help you tap your creativity and are e.cellent for problem solving, finding new ideas and practicing creative visualization. 3hoose (lpha programs when you want to attain deep levels of rela.ation that are so essential to your health and well-being. (lpha waves range between @-)* +>. This is a place of deep rela.ation, but not &uite meditation. In (lpha, we begin to access the wealth of creativity that lies Aust below our conscious awareness - it is the gateway, the entry point that leads into deeper states of consciousness. (lpha is also the home of the window fre&uency known as the 8chuman 0esonance - the resonant fre&uency of the earth<s electromagnetic field. To e.pand creativity, reduce stress and rela. into (lpha try Total $ela+ation or )n rease ,reativity. Theta 4editation Intuition 4emory 2oing deeper into rela.ation, you enter the elusive and mysterious Theta state where brain activity slows almost to the point of sleep, but not &uite. Theta is the brain state where magic happens in the crucible of your own neurological activity. Theta brings forward heightened receptivity, flashes of dreamlike imagery, inspiration, and your longforgotten memories. Theta can bring you deep states of meditation. ( sensation of Bfloating.B (nd, because it is an e.pansive state, in Theta, you may feel your mind e.pand beyond the boundaries of your body. Theta rests directly on the threshold of your subconscious. In biofeedback, it is most commonly associated with the deepest levels of meditation. Theta also plays an important part in behavior modification programs and has been used in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. ?inally, Theta is an ideal state for super-learning, re-programming your mind, dream recall, and self-hypnosis. Theta waves range between ,-@ +>. Theta is one of the more elusive and e.traordinary realms we can e.plore. It is also known as the twilight state which we normally only e.perience fleetingly as we rise up out of the depths of delta upon waking, or drifting off to sleep. In Theta, we are in a waking dream, vivid imagery flashes before the mind<s eye and we are receptive to information beyond our normal conscious awareness. Theta has also been identified as the gateway to learning and memory. Theta meditation increases creativity, enhances learning, reduces stress and awakens intuition and other e.trasensory perception skills.

To enter the Theta state try Deep %editation, Sa red Ground, Guided %editation or Deep -earning. Delta 1etached (wareness +ealing 8leep Cong, slow, undulating. 1elta is the slowest of all four brain wave fre&uencies. 4ost commonly associated with deep sleep, certain fre&uencies in the 1elta range also trigger the release of +uman 2rowth +ormone so beneficial for healing and regeneration. This is why sleep - deep restorative sleep - the kind that 1elta fre&uencies help induce is so essential to the healing process. 1elta is the brain wave signal of the subconscious, the seat from which intuition arises. That means 1elta-based programs are not only an ideal choice for their sleep and deep regeneration potential, but also when you want to access your unconscious activity and help that wellspring of information flow to your conscious mind for clearing and for empowerment. 1elta waves range between --, +>. To enter 1elta for sleep or healing try Sound Sleep, #ealing %editation or Delta Sleep System.