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• Gamma (30-100Hz): The most recently discovered range is Gamma which is the fastest in

frequency at above 40Hz (some researchers do not distinguish Beta from Gamma
waves). Although little is known about this state of mind, initial research shows Gamma
waves are associated with bursts of insight and high-level information processing.
• In a nutshell, there are five major brain wave ranges:
• Beta (12-30Hz) is present in normal waking consciousness and is heightened during
times of stress;
• the Alpha brain wave (7.5-14Hz) in deep relaxation;
• Theta (4-7.5Hz) in meditation and light sleep;
• Delta (0.5-4Hz), the slowest, in deep dreamless sleep and transcendental meditation.
• Gamma is fastest (above 40Hz), less recognised, and associated with sudden insight.
The optimal level for visualization is the Alpha-Theta Border at 7-8Hz. It is the gateway
to your subconscious mind.
Characteristics of 4 main frequencies
• Beta (12-30Hz): Beta brain waves are associated with normal waking consciousness and a heightened state of alertness, logic and
critical reasoning. As you go about your daily activities you are at Beta. Although important for effectively functioning in everyday
life, higher Beta levels translate into stress, anxiety and restlessness. With the majority of adults primarily operating at Beta during
their waking hours it is little wonder that stress is today's most common health problem. The voice of Beta is the little nagging
chatterbox of your inner critic, which becomes louder and more relentless the higher you go in the range.
• Alpha (7.5-12Hz): Alpha brain waves are present in deep relaxation with the eyes usually closed and while day-dreaming. The
relaxed detached awareness achieved during light meditation is characteristic of Alpha and is optimal for programming your mind
for success. Alpha heightens your imagination, visualization, memory, learning and concentration. It lies at the base of your
conscious awareness and is the gateway to your subconscious mind. The renowned Silva Method by Jose Silva is premised on the
power of Alpha. The voice of Alpha is your intuition, which becomes clearer and more profound the closer you get to 7.5Hz.
• Theta (4-7.5Hz): Theta brain waves are present during deep meditation and light sleep, including the REM dream state. Theta is
the realm of your subconscious mind. It is also known as the twilight state as it is normally only momentarily experienced as you
drift off to sleep (from Alpha) and arise from deep sleep (from Delta). A sense of deep spiritual connection and oneness with the
Universe can be experienced at Theta. Vivid visualizations, great inspiration, profound creativity, exceptional insight as well as your
mind's most deep-seated programs are all at Theta. The voice of Theta is silence.
• Delta (0.5-4Hz): The Delta frequency is the slowest and is present in deep, dreamless sleep and in very deep, transcendental
meditation where awareness is completely detached. Delta is the realm of your unconscious mind. It is the gateway to the
Universal mind and the collective unconscious whereby information received is otherwise unavailable at the conscious level. Delta
is associated with deep healing and regeneration, underlining the importance of deep sleep to the healing process.

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