Brainwave Concepts & States of Consciousness - Enhance Self Hypnosis Via Brainwave Technology

On the most basic level, the human brain operates out of two states of consciousness. The first is the conscious mind which is our normal frame of mind when fully awake. The conscious mind is the logical, critical mind used to dealing with the real world including activities such as decisions, thinking, problem-solving, walking, running, and so forth. The conscious mind is the one that chooses to believe or disbelieve something.

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The second of the two states of consciousness is the subconscious mind which controls most of our reactions, emotions, beliefs, habits, and ways of thinking. The subconscious mind is ruled by emotion and tends to believe everything it sees, hears, or experiences. This is why it is important what you say (or think) to yourself. If you think - this will never work - your subconscious mind will take it as truth and make you act in ways to make that prediction come true.

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The brain also operates in four different frequency ranges called brainwaves. The frequency ranges are much like tuning your radio to the FM band or the AM band. With this analogy, you could think of the FM band as one set of brainwaves and the AM band as another set of brainwaves. And the TV band could be a third set of brainwaves.

Each frequency range is associated with a different level and type of activity for the human brain. The most active (and highest operating frequency range) is called beta brainwaves. Beta brainwaves actually operate in the range of 15 to 40 Hertz (i.e., cycles per second). The brain operates in the beta range when fully awake and engaged in active thought such as problem-solving, teaching, singing, etc. Beta brainwaves are typically characterized as alert and working.

The next lower level of brainwaves is the alpha state covering a frequency range of 9 to 14 Hertz (cycles per second). Brainwave activity typically slows down to this range when the person is awake but relaxed or calmly reflecting or thinking. The alpha state is characterized as relaxed and reflecting.

When someone is being hypnotized or engaging in self hypnosis, the alpha state is the relaxation phase the hypnotist tries to establish by asking the subject to close his or her eyes, breathe deeply, and relax. In this state, the subject is preparing for hypnosis but is not yet actually under hypnosis.

The third level of brainwaves is the theta state covering a frequency range of 5 to 8 Hertz. The human brain operates at these frequencies when the subject is very relaxed, drowsy, or daydreaming. The theta state is often accompanied by high creativity and a free-flow of new ideas which is characteristic of the subconscious mind.

If you have been driving and suddenly realize you can not remember what you saw over the last 5 minutes, you were most likely in the theta state. When you reach the theta state during self hypnosis, you are in a hypnotic trance.

The lowest frequency brainwave state is the delta state covering a frequency range of 1.5 to 4 Hertz. Dream sleep (characterized by Rapid Eye Movement - REM) typically occurs in the range of 3 to 4 Hertz while the range of 2 to 3 Hertz is the range of dreamless sleep. Normally, when the brain reaches this frequency range, it is asleep. During self hypnosis, the brain is fully hypnotized when it reaches this frequency range.

As the brain progresses into the theta and delta brainwave ranges, the subconscious mind becomes the primary state of consciousness and the hypnotist (or recorded self hypnosis scripts) can communicate directly with the subconscious mind bypassing the critical nature of the conscious mind. Presuming the hypnotist or self hypnosis scripts follow the rules for successful self hypnosis, the subconscious mind will accept what it is told as truth and will change the subject behavior, beliefs, and subconscious actions to make the hypnotic suggestions come true.

One of the 7 key factors of successful self hypnosis scripts is the use of binaural beat technology. The basic concept is to input one audible frequency in one ear and a second audible frequency in the other. The brain picks up on the difference between the two frequencies which is yet a third frequency called the beat frequency.

By implanting a beat frequency matching one of the alpha, theta, or delta brainwave frequencies (which are below the range of human hearing), the hypnotist can more easily induce hypnosis and communicate directly with the subconscious mind.

Brainwave Concepts & States of Consciousness - Enhance Self Hypnosis Via Brainwave Technology

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- Article written by Dr. Bryan Stoker.

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Brainwave Patterns and Consciousness

Our brains are continually working, even when someone says they're thinking of nothing. As a demonstration, for the next 10 seconds, do NOT think of elephants by try to think of nothing. It is likely that you tried to clear your mind but the thought of elephants kept creeping in, perhaps you even visualized one.

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The reality is that our brain are constantly thinking, even when we're sleeping. If our brains were truly inactive we would be considered brain-dead. Brain activity can actually be measured; that is to say that brainwave activity can be measured.

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Brainwaves are minute electrical signals that are emitted as electrochemical junctions in the brain are rapidly open and closed in the order of a million times per second. Theses brainwave signals are very weak but they can be measured using a device called an electroencephalograph (EEG). It has been suggested that if telepathic people truly exist then perhaps they have an unusual sensitivity to detect other people's brainwave activity.

At any given time, a person's brainwave activity will appear similar from moment to moment. In other words, the pattern of brainwave activity from an EEG machine will show a generally consistent rhythm. Over time, however, the frequency of the brainwaves may change.

There are four generally accepted brainwave patterns: beta, alpha, theta and delta. The main differentiating characteristic is the frequency.

In our most alert and analytical state, our brains operate in the beta range. This corresponds to the highest frequency range of between 14 to 30 cycles per second (Hertz).

The next pattern is the alpha state and represents a relaxed mind. This state corresponds to activity such as day-dreaming or even a rhythmic physical activity where the mind remains in a relaxed state. This corresponds to the frequency range of between 9 to 13 Hertz.

The third pattern is known as the theta state and corresponds to a state of drowsiness, creativity, visualization and near-sleep. This occurs in the frequency range of between 4 to 8 Hertz.

The final state is called the delta state with a frequency range of between 1 to 3 Hertz. In this range, most people are asleep. Some experienced meditators can apparently remain aware during this state and describe this state as profoundly tranquil.

Understanding this variation of brainwave activity can help us understand and deal with some of our day-to-day problems, such as difficulty falling asleep. For example, if you go to bed with an active mind or pressing concerns, then your brainwave activity will likely remain higher for a longer period of time. This can lead to difficulty falling asleep. Understanding this helps us develop a strategy to fall asleep more readily. Therefore, if you find that you have difficulty falling asleep because your mind is too active and simple relaxation techniques have been ineffective, then you could try playing a repetitive and relaxing sound, such as the sound of a gentle rain shower or ocean surf. Such sound machines are readily available and often look like a regular clock radio, except that they offer several different relaxing sounds that can be set on a timer so that machine will turn itself off after you have hopefully fallen asleep.

The opposite can also be achieved. For example, if you are feeling lethargic then playing some faster tempo inspiring music can give us a feeling of increased alertness and energy.

Therefore, understanding that the brain is constantly thinking and having an appreciation its operational brainwave ranges can help us understand how we perform at various states of consciousness and how we can influence our state of consciousness and therefore our performance.

Brainwave Patterns and Consciousness

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