alpha/theta naturally

any technique or method to enter into alpha and theta state naturally.............?

Hi Time.hacker!

I recently shared some ideas in a friend's post, "how to reach theta brainwave level," but instead of giving a "how-to" I shared some ideas that could help one trust more in their "Higher Self," which is that part of us that really knows about how the mind and brain operates.

You may be aware of this, but it helps to remember that all brainwave frequencies are happening simultaneously and natually. For example, our brains are now running gamma, beta, alpha, theta and delta all at the same time--although beta may be most "dominant" at the moment. When we shift to alpha/theta, the beta brainwaves really don't go anywhere. It's really all the same one energy, and we are only choosing to focus in a way that translates this energy into what we may perceive as a certain brainwave(s).

If your motive/intent for using alpha/theta is a very uplifting and self-empowering one, then you can be assured that your Higher Self will excite you with ideas and guidance which will lead you to the specific practices that would work best for you.

Blessings
Kar

Originally Posted by time.hacker

any technique or method to enter into alpha and theta state naturally.............?

Meditation. Hypnosis. Both of these work if you are able to let go of a bit of control to let your mind slip into it.

10 Easy Ways to achieve the Alpha State

It can be achieved in a number of ways and most of us achieve it at some during most days. A typical time may be just before one goes to sleep, or as one wakes.
At this time the mind is clear, receptive to information, and rapidly makes 'connections', realisations and joins up thoughts.

Many an 'AHA!' or 'EUREKA' moment comes at these times.

This was no doubt the state that Archimedes was in a good relaxed state when he launched himself out of the bath and down the street in his birthday suit.

1. Researchers have found that certain music types ease the brainwaves into the relaxed 'alpha state' that is ideal for Superlearning.

#2 - Meditation

#3 Alpha Brainwaves Technique - Yoga

#4 Relaxation & Super Learning via Floatation in a Float Tank

#5 The Jose Silva Method as a tool for Superlearning

Jose Silva developed a method of dynamic meditation which is effective at getting the user in to an alpha state.

#6 Relaxation through Breathing

Rythmnic breathing in a relaxed posture and a peaceful environment is important for getting to the alpha state.

#7 Rapid-Alpha using Light and Sound Machines - Brainwave Synchronizers

In the 1930's scientists found that strobes tend to cause brainwaves to follow the frequency pattern of the light.

#8 Alpha Technique - Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a system of training one's body to respond to various mental commands.

#9 - Autogenics

Another form of biofeedback.

#10 - Alpha Technique - Before sleep

One naturally enters the alpha state as one falls asleep, and when one slowly and naturally wakes up.
The blast of the alarm clock will shatter through theta-delta-alpha and to beta.

How does one harness this 'alpha state' on waking. Simple.

As you awaken, just lie there and consciously direct your thoughts to the learning material you are covering, or the topics that you need to address.
This is particularly easy when you have no pressure to get out of bed, say on a weekend.

Use a non-alarm type alarm clock. Use one of those that just wakes you up gently, for example like with quiet music that very slowly builds up.

The state is also great for releasing stress.

http://www.200words-a-day.com/alpha.html


Individuals who do a lot of freeway driving often get good ideas during those periods when they are in theta. Individuals who run outdoors often are in the state of mental relaxation that is slower than alpha and when in theta, they are prone to a flow of ideas. This can also occur in the shower or tub or even while shaving or brushing your hair. It is a state where tasks become so automatic that you can mentally disengage from them. The ideation that can take place during the theta state is often free flow and occurs without censorship or guilt. It is typically a very positive mental state.

When we go to bed and read for a few minutes before attempting sleep, we are likely to be in low beta. When we put the book down, turn off the lights and close our eyes, our brainwaves will descend from beta, to alpha, to theta and finally, when we fall asleep, to delta.

http://www.web-us.com/brainwavesfunction.htm