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Mind Power & Brain Waves Is There a Connection?

by Ed Strachar copyright © 2008, all rights reserved

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Magical ConcentrationBrain waves:

Brain Waves = The “rhythm” your brain is in. Knowing how to use this information can aid in building your own mind power. Mind Power is also affected by your natural aptitude, self-discipline, attitude and will power.

Look at it this way. Your heart has a rhythm, your breath has a rhythm and your brain has a rhythm. A rhythm means a wave. Up and down, back and forth. Waves have power. Brain waves = Brain Power! Thus the fastest waves, known as beta waves, represent us in our most focused state. Alpha waves, which is usually attributed to the “ideal learning state” is somewhat slower. Often attributed the state we are in when we are just going to sleep or awakening. If you want to learn faster, learn how to get in the Alpha state or what Author Ed Strachar refers to as the Genius Zone.

When you operate in rhythm everything just seems to flow.The flow state. Learning to get in the right rhythm, brain wave or sometimes called "Brain State" is very helpful...and it's as easy as sensing your breath and your heartbeat according to Ed.

Brain waves — 4 Classifications:

Beta Brain Waves (13-30 cycles per second)
The fastest , representing the most intense state of alertness. The result of heightened mental activity, typically show rapid oscillations with small amplitudes. Learn to tune this state for maximum mind power.

Alpha Brain Waves (8 to 12 cycles per second)
This brain wave indicates a relaxed state of mind. A meditative mind. It is a state of relaxed alertness, good for inspiration, learning facts fast. The left and right brain are said to be working together here. Alpha Brain waves are very effective for learning and test taking. Learn this and your mind power increases significantly as the mind then taps into its “antenna” like qualities. Psychic/mental states of mind can occur. Visions, powerful ideas, mindless creation of the incredible.

Theta Brain Waves (4 to 8 cycles per second)
Deep meditation. This is associated with life-like imagination. High state of mental concentration. A magical mind. This is best for suggestibility and inspiration. This brain wave is dominant in children of age 2 to 5.

Delta Brain Waves (0.5 to 4 cycles per second)
Deep dreamless sleep. Deep relaxation.

Try this Alpha Brain Waves Exercise:

Step 1: Take a deep breath and hold it.

Step 2: Sense you heartbeat without your hands.

Do step 1 & 2 again, only know – 3 heartbeats between each exhalation/inhalation.

Once you feel a calm...quiet tranquil state...Thats The alpha Brain wave state! Congratulations! Your mind power is enhanced, you can learn faster and do many other things. Learn More about this.

In summation...The brain is a powerful tool..It pays to learn how to use it. The human mind has infinite power and is your most fundamental resources. Learning abut brain waves can certainly expand your mind power when you know how.

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