How to activate our alpha waves

The electrical impulses that the brain emits and that travel through our neurons are called brain waves.. Alpha waves are those that have greater activity when our brain is in a “resting” state. Thus, practices such as meditation, reading a book or even watching a movie activate this frequency.

Thanks to electroencephalograms or also called EGG and advances in diagnostic techniques, we are making much more progress in neuroscience. It was in the 60s when many psychologists and neurologists began to become interested in how different brain waves affect our behavior.

Today, we have already made great strides in this understanding. An example of this is the study carried out at Harvard Medical University, and led by Dr. Robert W. McCarley. According to this work, There is a type of neurons that mediates brain activity that promotes the disordered thoughts that occur with schizophrenia.

Furthermore, it is also known that Alpha waves are key to enhancing creativity and reducing the effects of depression. We are undoubtedly facing a topic of great medical and psychological interest in which it is worth delving deeper.

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There are up to 5 types of waves, among which are alpha waves. Each of them has a different meaning and are more present in our daily lives than we may be aware of. In addition, It is interesting to know how the electrical activity of the neurons that make up our brain generate everything we are: emotions, thoughts, feelings, behaviors…

Let’s see below, those most basic characteristics of brain waves.

Alpha waves (8 to 13 Hz)

They are the waves of relaxation. The waves that are activated just before sleeping, when we are resting, we are spending a day lying sunbathing on the beach or the feeling we have just after taking a warm bath.

They mediate the creative processes and it is also known that training and encouraging them on a daily basis improves mood.

Beta waves (12 to 33 Hz)

They are the opposite waves to the previous ones. They are the fastest waves and occur when we are working at a light pace, when we are stressed, listening to noises or studying.. They represent intense activity in our brain. For example, people with anxiety tend to produce many Beta waves.

Theta waves (3.5 to 7.5 Hz)

They are responsible for the state that we say as “having your head somewhere else” or “being on the moon in Valencia.” They also produce relaxation and allow us to come up with creative ideas. They lead us to a kind of state of drowsiness.

Delta waves (1 to 3 Hz)

They are those generated during deep sleep. These types of waves are usually present in newborns, as they sleep very well and in a very relaxed manner. On the other hand, they are more difficult to discover in adults, since very few manage to achieve this state of relaxation.

Gamma waves (25 to 100 Hz)

Gamma waves have a high frequency and, in turn, a lower amplitude. Currently, andThis type of wave is receiving some scientific interest as it is related to our consciousness. It also appears in a large number of cognitive processes: attention, memory…

The 5 types of waves are present at all times although some may predominate over others at a given moment. In this sense There are studies that show that we can help generate our alpha waves which are what produce relaxation for us.

In these times when we are all so stressed, nervous, immersed in cities full of noise, work overload, horn beeps and much more. We can activate our alpha waves with simple gestures.

Alpha Waves help us concentrate, see our goals more clearly, calm us down and help us have fewer fears, improve memory, help us lose weight and quit smoking, and strengthen our immune system.

What can we do for our alpha waves?

Do you want to know how to get the most out of alpha waves? These are some of the things you can do for them and that can help you a lot so that you can use them to your advantage. It is important that you use the keys that we present in this list constantly. This way you will see how you develop the habit and you will stimulate these waves that will help you so much.

Count slowly from 100 to 1. Sit or lie in bed, close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Take deep breaths.Listen to relaxing music. It has also been proven that Baroque music awakens alpha waves. Even if you are working, try to counteract your Beta waves with the Alpha waves that you will get by listening to music while you work.

And what is the Silva Method? It is a method devised by José Silva to improve our IQ through a state of deep relaxation generating Alpha Waves.

Listen to this Alfa music video. Does it work for you? See for yourself by clicking play.

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