What are Alpha Waves?
A lot has been said about our brain’s electrical activity and its ability to create electromagnetic oscillations called waves or brainwaves. There are different types of brainwaves Depending on their frequency range (Alpha, Beta, Omega etc.). One of the most important type of brainwaves is the Alpha type (Alpha waves). Alpha waves where discovered by Berger in the early 70’s. He discovered that Alpha waves were arising due to electrical activity of brain cells in our brains. These brainwaves can be easily detected during periods of deep relaxation or sleep. Berger proved that when we feel happy and relaxed our brain “transmits” those low frequency waves. So when our mind and body enters a relaxed state our brain starts sending those particular waves. Or is it the other way around? Yes it is. It’s when our brain sends out those Alpha waves that we feel relaxed and happy. So, the next question is. Is there a way for us to trigger our brain’s mechanism, to create those Alpha oscillations
A waveform like the alpha can be described through its frequency. Alpha waves have a range between 7 to 12 HZ and they are giving the brain and body deep rest. The Alpha state is generally brought on by de-focusing one’s attention. Alpha waves are naturally produced by the brain, when you relax. In this relaxation you are alert, but not drowsy or sleepy. The brain can easily be inspired to produce alpha waves through external sources such as music – especially through certain rhythmical patterns. These alpha patterns can be audible and / or so low in volume that they can only picked up by the subconscious mind.
