Our brain is an incredible computer, which – when used in the correct fashion – can achieve just about anything! Becoming aware of the brain waves we experience can lead to a new understanding of how to tap into the mind’s power and unleash its potential.
Today, in this blog from www.thebodycamp.com, we will find out what its like to ride each of the brain waves and breakdown what they mean to us when we surf them….
GAMMA WAVES – “The Zone”
Gamma: Peak concentration and is often known as being “in the zone”. Typically this is experiencing exceptionally high levels of cognitive functioning and feeling highly attuned to your environment (for example – when playing a sport). People with high levels of Gamma tend to exhibit extraordinary intelligence, compassion, strong memory and incredible self-control. Seasoned meditators, like monks and nuns, often have elevated gamma brain wave activity. Compassion and loving-kindness practices appear to yield the highest level of Gamma waves….
BETA WAVES – “The Busy (monkey) Mind”
Beta: Beta is associated with over-thinking, hyper-alertness, high arousal, being busy, and over-concentration. Beta waves represent our normal waking consciousness and logic but at higher levels, Beta waves can trigger stress, anxiety and restlessness.
ALPHA WAVES – “The Meditate State”
Alpha: This wave is one of deep relaxation and the twilight state between sleep and waking. Alpha waves also encourage increased serotonin production. Meditation and access to the unconscious mind fall within the Alpha realm. The higher end of Alpha results in a relaxed, yet focused state with increased intuition, reduced stress levels and improved clarity of thought.
THETA WAVES – “Nodding-off and Light Sleep”
Theta: Dreaming (REM sleep), increased creativity, relaxation, super-learning and heightened memory are all characteristic of theta waves. Theta also encourages memory and learning skills. Trance, deep meditation, access to the unconscious mind and a feeling of deep spiritual connection all belong to Theta.
DELTA WAVES – “Deep Sleep”
Delta: Delta is a dreamless, deep sleep state with loss of body awareness. The brain in this zone can trigger large quantities of healing and help create growth hormone within the body.
We hope you have enjoyed surfing and understanding these waves. Which waves do you need to catch more often, dude?
Rick Parcell
Strategic Intervention Coach