1. The Gamma State: (30 - 100Hz) - This is the state of hyperactivity and active learning. Gamma state is the most opportune time to retain information.
2. Beta State: (13 - 30Hz) - This is the state where we function for most of the day. This is a state of the "working" or "thinking mind" -- analytical, planning, assessing and categorizing.
3. Alpha State: (9 - 13Hz) - This is the state when brain waves start to slow down out of thinking mind. This is when we feel more calm, peaceful and grounded. People will find themselves in this state after a yoga class, a walk in the woods, a pleasurable sexual encounter or during any activity that helps relax the body and mind.
4. Theta State: (4 - 8Hz) - this is the state when we are able to begin meditation. This is the point where the verbal/thinking mind transitions to the meditative/visual mind, and often when we start feeling drowsy.
5. Delta State: (1-3 Hz) - Tibetan monks have only reached this state after having been meditating for decades. Ordinary people can reach this final state during deep, dreamless sleep.
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