We create electrical impulses when we think . These impulses are the result of neuron transmission, which are signals traveling from one part of the brain to another. Scientist are able to measure waves emanating from the brain due to these electrical activity. These brainwaves are categorized according to their frequencies and each category is associated with a distinctive state of mind. These are the alpha, beta, delta, theta and gamma waves.
All these states of waves have their own benefits.
Alpha waves- Experience bursts of creativity as you remain relaxed and enter a dreamy state. You are still awake but this is the time where moments of inspiration will hit you in the face anytime.
Theta waves - Dreams come to you as you enter theta state in sleep. Dream usually contains solutions to your problem in daily life and this is where lucid dreaming comes into play.
Delta waves - Sleep soundly and wake up refreshed and revitalized by going into delta state during the night. You are completely detached from your body and consciousness during this state. You won't feel as time has passed.
Beta waves- Remain alert and attentive as you inhabit this state. This is the state of focus, where neurons fires quick enough to enable you to perform any mental tasks at optimum level. Mid-beta waves are used in brainwave entrainment programs to increases your IQ and your thinking speed.
Gamma waves- This is a special state of consciousness that meditation masters can achieve easily. It is also a state of pure focus where you are in the 'zone' to do virtually anything. Your brain is running at its full capacity and your cognitive powers are at its peak. However, remaining too long in this state may cause nervousness, stress and anxiety.
We need to know what brainwaves are in order to entrain our brain to achieve the desired state. Either to be in peak performance state or to get a restful sleep, there are many methods available to help us tune our brain into the specific state.
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