![]() ![]() As an extreme example when we are involved in a serious accident or injury, people sometimes enter into coma state. Transitioning Between the Different StatesĪlthough the human mind naturally switches between the different states of mind according to the current environment, situation, people or happenings of the individual, it is possible to artificially stimulate the brain into the different levels. It is interesting to note that a very skilled hypnotist who can take the client into Delta, is able to perform such phenomena as using hypnosis as a replacement for anesthesia during various medical surgery and this has been documented on numerous occasions medically and scientifically. Delta is typified by slow brainwaves at 1Hz - 4Hz. This state is associated with 'kundalini' experiences. You can be in waking delta if you are in an advanced state of meditation. Delta is experienced in the deepest of sleeps and is interesting because it is proven that the physical body begins to recuperate and recover at a heightened level. Delta: Extremely deep relaxation/sleep with complete subconscious operation. Theta is where ideas, visualizations and suggestion are more likely to enter the subconscious mind and consciously we become less aware of what is going on around us.Ĥ. Theta shows brainwave cycles operating at 5hz to 8hz. This is usually typified by sleep, dreaming, very deep relaxation and is where most hypnotists aim at taking their clients down to. Theta: Deep relaxation where the conscious mind is, for the most part, 'switched off', and the subconscious mind is left to flourish. Alpha promotes more of the left side of the brain to be used for processing.ģ. It is useful to absorb information when in Alpha and is considered to be highly desirable for more effective studying. Alpha is typified by partial conscious awareness and partial subconscious predominance at the same time. Meditation is usually aimed at achieving Alpha and the brain operates in cycles between 9Hz & 14Hz. Operating in Alpha can be exemplified to when you are driving a car and just cruising around or when you get captivated into a good book and sort of lose track what is happening around you. Alpha: A mild daydream or light relaxation state. (Some techniques are included below to ensure this does not happen)Ģ. Generally speaking, you do not want to experience the high beta state too often if you are concerned about your health. High brainwave beta frequency also equates to hypertension, increased heart rate, increased blood flow, cortisone production and glucose consumption. Beta is usually typified by brainwave cycles of 15 to 40 Hz (cycles per second) Higher cycles of Beta Frequency usually equate to stress, anxiety and 'over thinking' as the conscious mind becomes misguided or reacts negatively to a given situation. In such a state we have full conscious awareness and attention of everything around us and usually only one side of brain is operating. ![]() Beta: This is where our mind usually operates in daily life. This speed and frequency is measured in 'Hertz' and the figures are obtained using an Electrocardiogram (EEG) machine.įor the purposes of this article from a hypnosis perspective we are not covering the 'Gamma' ranges which exist beyond 40Hz.ġ. ![]() These different states are classified according to the speed of the predominant brainwave signals from one neurological point to another at any one point in time. The mind operates at 4 predominant Brainwave States or Frequencies For the purposes of this article and also the school of belief that Mind Motivations and The Australian Academy of Hypnosis subscribes to, the subconscious mind encompasses the 'unconscious' mind also.) (Many other recognized institutions and researchers also refer to the ' unconscious mind' which is usually concerned with regulating the automated processes of the physical body. In this respect it is much like the hard drive of a computer that stores information that is accessed by the other parts of the computer/mind. It sort of runs on 'Auto Pilot' without us even realizing it is doing so much. This is the 'deeper' part of the mind that is responsible for processing thousands of things at any one time and for storing everything we have experienced in our lives in differing degrees of importance. It is the final processing point for our decisions, actions or reactions in daily life which we are aware that we are making. This is the analytical and critical part of our brain that governs our awareness or consciousness at any point in time. There are two main parts of the human mind With particular regard to hypnosis, the different states of mind we experience, are quite important to understand how and why hypnotherapy works. The human mind is a wonderful and amazing piece of intricate machinery. Understanding How the Mind Works at Various Frequency Levels ![]()
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