Brainwaves are produced by synchronized electrical pulses formed by masses of neurons communicating with each other. These waves are measured by speed in Hertz (Hz) resulting in a frequency. The different frequencies correspond to different states of thought or experience.
During meditation the brain experiences electrical activities which are electromagnetic energies that directly impacts the body. Meditation assists in stimulating different parts of the brain which results in overall increased health and wellness.
To understand brainwaves, we must understand the brain, the different parts, and its functions.
The brain is made up of 3 main parts: The Cerebrum, Cerebellum, and Brainstem.
Cerebrum: This is the largest part of the brain composing of the left and right hemisphere. It performs higher functions like interpreting senses (Touch, Sight, Hearing, Smell, and Taste), as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and control of movements.
Cerebellum: This is located under the cerebrum and its primary function is to coordinate muscle movement, maintain posture, and balance.
Brainstem: The Brainstem is the relay center connecting all 3 main parts of the brain to the spinal cord. The brainstem predominately performs automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, digestion, sneezing, coughing, vomiting, and swallowing.
The Cerebrum, the largest part of the brain, is divided into four lobes: Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, and Temporal. The surface of the Cerebrum is called the Cortex. The cortex has 16 billion neurons
(the cerebellum has 70 billion neurons). Beneath the cortex are long nerve fibers (axons) that connect brain areas to each other. "Brain waves are propagated along the perineural system and blend with this continuous current. The result is a powerful vector of homeostasis. This balancing force is a key element in tissue repair, and probably in all internal recovery processes." - Jean-Pierre Barral, Alain Croibier, in Manual Therapy for the Cranial Nerves, 2009
Frontal Lobe:
Personality, behavior, emotions
Judgement, planning, problem solving
Speech, speaking and writing (Broca's Area)
Body Movement (Motor Strip)
Intelligence, Concentration, Self Awareness
Parietal Lobe:
Interprets language, words
Sense of touch, pain, temperature (Sensory Strip)
Interprets Signals from vision, hearing, motor, sensory, and memory
Spatial and Visual Perception
Occipital Lobe:
Interprets Vision (Color, Light, Movement)
Temporal Lobe:
Understanding Language (Wernicke's Area)
Memory
Hearing
Sequencing and Organizing
The deep structure of the Cerebrum stores the Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Pineal Gland, Thalamus, Basal Ganglia, and Limbic System (which holds the amygdala).
During meditation, the Frontal lobe, the thalamus (the relay station of almost all information that comes and goes to the cortex), the Parietal lobe, Temporal lobe, occipital lobe, and reticular formation (the brainstem) slow down allowing you to detach, relax, lower stress and anxiety levels bringing forth a sense of calm and peace.
The 5 Different Brainwaves:
BETA (B) Awake Conscious & Reasoning
Hz Frequency: 12 – 38
Keywords: Alertness, Concentration, Problem Solving, Engaging, Cognition
Beta Brain waves are associated with every day normal waking, good sensing alertness. This is important for daily effective functioning. Beta can lead to stress, anxiety, and overthinking.
Beta brain waves are also responsible for creating awareness, concentration, logical and critical thinking activities that occur during an average day. This brain wave is most active during planning, creating goals, or pondering over issues.
Features:
Fight – Flight Response
Increased Concentration and Alertness
Improved Logic, Reasoning, Critical Thinking
Feelings of Anxiety, Stress, Scattered Unfocused Thought
Insomnia
ALPHA (A) Deep Relaxation Brainwaves (Hypnotic, Meditative State)
Hz Frequency: 8 – 12
Keywords: Relaxation, Visualization, Creativity, Reflection, Recharging
In meditation, Alpha waves are predominantly the most common. Alpha waves are most active during deep relaxation, pleasant thoughts, and light meditation. This calms the Nervous System, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and lowers the production of stress hormones, in turn promotes relaxation.
Alpha Waves are also active when one is engaged in mental or physical automatic daily activities, such as being occupied with routine tasks, gardening, taking a shower, getting dressed, doing light housework, cooking, etc. This state of waves is believed to be the bridge between conscious and subconscious.
While Alpha waves are active, it is an optimal time to reprogram the mind for success. This can be achieved through affirmations, and creative visualization.
Features:
Absent-minded Awareness and Daydreaming
Remember Dreams, and Enter Meditative States
Links Conscious and Subconscious Mind, Gateway to Meditation
Receptive to casual, auto-suggestions (Hypnosis State)
Creative Visualization and Imaginations
Memory Retention, Concentration, and Focus
Alleviates Stress and Depression
Increased Cerebral Blood Flow
Increased Motivation, Energy, and overall Happiness.
THETA (Θ) Deeper Meditation, Approaching Sleep (Third Eye, Trance, Twilight State)
Hz Frequency: 3 – 8
Keywords: Meditation, Intuition, Memory, Dreaming, Auto-Pilot, Learning
Theta Waves are most common when you’re in a light sleep, or deep meditative / relaxed state. It is the realm of subconsciousness Theta waves are believed to expand and open the Third Eye Chakra, thus providing a deep spiritual connection with the universe during this state. The minds most deep-rooted programming is filed at Theta, and is where inspiration, insight, clarity, and vivid visualizations are experienced. This is the Mental state where one consciously creates their reality.
Theta waves are also conducive to hypnotic treatments, as it highly receptive to direct suggestions. This is a state where one may experience a trance, which is consciousness to surroundings, while the body remains in a deep meditative state where time is not measured.
Features:
Deep Relaxation
Improved Memory
Heightened Intuition
Increased Psychic Abilities and Spiritual Connections
Speed Healing
Restful Sleep
Releases Hormones Related to Health and Longevity
Reduce Mental Fatigue, Anxiety, and Stress
DELTA (Δ) Deep Sleep
Hz Frequency: .5 – 4
Keywords: Detached, Awareness, Healing, Deep Sleep, Dreamless Sleep
The slowest frequency of waves our brains produce occur when we are in a deep sleep, also known as Delta Waves. Delta increases production and releases anti-aging hormones of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Melatonin, and Human Growth Hormones (HGH). DHEA assists in producing testosterone and estrogen which improves mood, fatigue, and well-being. Melatonin assists the body to calm, relax, rest, and sleep. HGH is important for growth, cell regeneration, bone density, skin, and cell reproduction as well as helps build muscle mass, boost metabolism, and burning fat. Deep sleep is essential for the human, it is important for healing as it provides regeneration and restoration. Therefore, lack of sleep is detrimental to one’s overall health and physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Delta Waves also promote deep compassion and empathy. It is the deepest place of healing, and spiritual connection with the subconscious. It is considered to be the gateway to soul and collective unconscious energy, providing access to deep unconscious intuition, and insight otherwise unavailable to the conscious mind. Meditating in Delta State is believed to provide access to Akashic Records, and Soul Contracts. Access to spiritual wisdom improves social intelligence, faith, trust, and quick healing.
Features:
Healing for the body
Stress Relief
Deep Relaxation
Balance
Immunity
Creativity
Connect to Subconscious Mind
Akashic Records
Crown and Third Eye Awakening
Spiritual Wisdom
Celestial Communications
GAMMA (Γ) Insight & Information Processing
Hz Frequency: 38+
Keywords: Insight, Peak Focus, Expanded, Consciousness, Heightened Awareness, Intense Concentration Learning
The highest frequency among all brain waves is associated with high level of thought, bursts of insights, and high-level information processing. This results in being happier, more receptive, and may produce a higher Intelligence Quotient (IQ). This is a frequency where the brain is firing on all cylinders allowing the brain to process large amounts of information in little time.
Gamma waves can achieve the highest concentration levels, which can also promote higher states of awareness, and enhanced brain function during meditation. This wave invites universal love, altruism, and higher virtues. This is a frequency that is immensely helpful for past-life recall, enhanced intuition and intelligence, spiritual awareness, profound spiritual alertness, and time travel. This state is most common among Buddhist monks, Starseeds, and Advanced Lightworkers.
Features:
Improves Information Processing
Higher Level of Intelligence
Compassion
Full Awareness with the 5 Senses
High Levels of Self-Control
Gratitude
Improves Memory
Increases Attention Span
Increase Awareness and Mindfulness
Overall Brain Health and Function
Alzheimer’s Disease
Schizophrenia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
Epilepsy
ADHD
Mood Disorders
When brainwaves are not balanced, corresponding physical, emotional, or neuro-physical health will become apparent. Tuning Forks and Sound Bowls are a powerful vibrational tool to assist in balancing brainwave frequencies using different notes, and in alignment with spiritual portals like the Sephirot's and Chakras.
Love x Light.
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