Do you know that during the day human brain works in four completely different states or rhythms? They are called alpha, beta, delta and theta.
For example, now, reading these lines, you are on the beta frequency. This is the basic state of our brain. When you talk, eat, move, think - your brain is in this state. These are all your actions under the control of your consciousness. That is, controlled and conscious. In other words, the beta is where your daily life goes.
And only during sleep, our head computer switches to the other three positions - alpha, theta and delta. The last two belong to the phase of "deep sleep" and we will not consider them here.
We are interested in the alpha state of the brain - a truly magical and unique state of our consciousness, in which we are subject to a lot. Including the fulfillment of desires.
Alpha Level Determination
Paradoxically, the scientific term alpha level is used in many sciences, so it is difficult to say if there are any connections between psychological self-education and, say, astronautics. Already today, scientists have proven that being at the alpha level, the human brain undergoes some kind of relaxation and does not work at full capacity. A person plunges into the alpha state at least twice a day - before going to bed and immediately after waking up. We also activate the alpha level when we generate creative ideas, during flashes of intuition and clairvoyance. In other words, scientists call this state - the balance of holistic thinking. During the alpha level, there is a complete integration and harmony of consciousness, subconsciousness, logic and intuition.
Being at the alpha level unlocks the abilities of the mind. Everyone knows that the human brain works only 2-5 percent. Regular use of the latent abilities of our mind allows us to develop intuition, creativity and healing abilities.
The main feelings that people experience when they are at the alpha level are:
- Completely relaxed body;
- Deep, rhythmic breathing;
- The thought process is focused, calm and passive.
That is, when a person closes his eyes, excludes approximately 95% of possible external stimuli, in this calm state, with closed eyes, deep breathing, usually in this state, the human brain works at the alpha level. It's actually very easy to dive into the alpha level, it doesn't take long.
You become more focused, more relaxed, your thought process becomes clearer, positive coincidences occur more frequently in your life. You can find solutions to the problems you care about faster.
So, if you notice any of these pluses in your life, it means you are diving into the alpha level. For some reason, people think that being on alpha
level they should experience something special, something deep, sleepy and heavy, but this is not an alpha level, it is a state of deep passive meditation.
Levels of Consciousness in José Silva's Experiments: Beta, Alpha, Theta
You must remember that the alpha frequency comes immediately after the beta frequency you are at when you are awake. So actually diving into the alpha level is an easy process and we usually do it many times during the day. So what are the benefits of diving into the alpha level?
In search of an answer to the question of how to independently transition and control actions at the alpha level, Jose Silva began to conduct experiments first on his children. By teaching them to work at the Alpha and Theta levels of consciousness, achieved through meditation or during light sleep, the Jose children began to do much better at school and even show signs of heightened intuition.
| Level | Oscillation frequency (cycles per second) |
What is connected with… |
| Beta | 14-21 Hz and above | Awake. 5 physical senses. Perception of space and time. |
| Alpha | 7-14 Hz and above | Light sleep, meditation, intuition. There are no time or space restrictions. |
| Theta | 4-7 Hz and above | Deeper sleep, meditation. Intuition and extrasensory perception. |
| Delta | 0-4 Hz and above | Deep dream. At this level, you are unconscious. |
Scientific studies on the benefits of staying at the alpha level
Recent discoveries in the field of alpha human functioning state that meditation can stimulate alpha waves in the brain, which help regulate the transmission of information from the outside world through the senses.
Harvard Scholars selected 12 adults and randomly divided them into two groups that were given an 8-week stress reduction course: one used meditation-based techniques, and the other was a control group that did not meditate.
At regular intervals, the researchers used a technique called a magnetoencephalogram to measure electrical impulses in the area of the brain that processes signals from the left hand. During the tests, each participant was asked to pay attention to his left hand or leg.
After eight weeks, brain scans showed that alpha rhythms changed faster and more pronounced in participants who meditated. "If you're reading in a noisy environment and you want to be 'isolated like in a bubble', you can use your alpha rhythms as a volume button to turn down the volume of the neurons that represent sounds from the outside world," he says. Catherine E. Kerr, a neurologist at Harvard Medical School and one of the authors of the report, published April 21 in Brain Research Bulletin. “We all do it to some extent, but it turns out that those who meditate are much better at it.”
What is alpha stimulation?
Alpha stimulation is the process of shifting brain waves from any state to a state of predominant alpha brain waves. This process is done through the synchronization of brain waves. It should be known that our brain always produces the entire range of waves, and a particular mental state means that the waves of a certain range dominate at the moment over all the others, which, in smaller numbers, but also present.
Here is an example of the dominance of alpha waves:
Even though alpha waves have a number of advantages, this does not mean that they are a panacea for solving all problems compared to other types of brain waves. Each brain is different, one person has an alpha wave deficit, the other does not.
Benefits of Alpha Brain Stimulation
Relaxation of the body and mind
Alpha waves define a relaxed state of the body and mind. The thought process of the brain slows down and consciousness clears up. The body is completely relaxed and freed from tension and nervousness. Increased alpha wave activity - great way enjoy relaxation and escape from all problems and worries.
creative mental state
Alpha waves generally determine the creative state of consciousness. This state is demonstrated by artists, musicians and creative thinkers. Creative problem solving managers are the people many companies are looking for right now. If you want to increase your creativity at work, take alpha brainwave stimulation seriously.
Development of problem-solving abilities
Hard work and hours of concentration put your brain in a beta-dominated brain wave pattern. This condition can cause what we call "mental block". Have you ever heard of the writer's block? Well, you can unblock your brain by stimulating it with alpha waves, and thus get it “working” fast enough to finish a job, article or piece on time without falling into a stupor.
Amplification of emotions
The alpha state defines a very balanced emotional state of consciousness. This state is characterized by stable mood and stable emotions. Hyperactive and emotionally unstable people get an excellent opportunity to balance their condition by increasing the activity of alpha waves. Feeling emotionally stable means being able to not overreact to stressful circumstances.
Strengthening physical capabilities
If you are an athlete, you must train your mind the same way you train your muscles. You can greatly enhance your abilities by synchronizing your alpha consciousness with brainwaves. There are facts, they are published, that elite athletes, such as basketball players or golfers, increase alpha activity before making their super hit.
Another fact is that the EEG of professional athletes usually shows the state of alpha, while beginners or intermediate athletes show low levels or no alpha waves. The most appropriate frequency to achieve peak performance in sports is 10 Hz (i.e. 10 cycles per second). I recommend that athletes try alpha sync before a major race and see if it helps you get in the zone.
Reducing stress and anxiety
An extremely beneficial effect of alpha stimulation is the reduction of stress and feelings of anxiety. By increasing the alpha waves, you will feel a sharp drop in tension, feelings of fear, stress, nervousness and anxiety. If you have already forgotten how to relax, after the alpha session you will feel like you have taken a magic drug.
Achieving a stable working state
The state of sustainable performance is a mental state when a person is maximally concentrated on what he is doing, driven by a feeling of energy uplift, complete immersion and success in the process of doing it. You are in a mental state with an optimal balance of brain waves, you get exactly the amount of stimulation you need - no more, no less. You feel "balanced" and realize that you are in exactly the working mental state that you need right now.
Super learning state
The alpha state is recognized as the optimal state for an effective and enjoyable learning process, without much effort. This is also called the "super learning" state. Alpha state boosts natural ability perceive a person great amount information. And it doesn't take much effort for you to learn a foreign language or master a new science.
Strengthening the immune system
Increased alpha waves lead to healing and disease prevention. This is because alpha waves reduce stress and increase relaxation. Stress and anxiety damage the immune system as they release harmful chemical substances such as adrenaline and cortisol.
positive thinking
Recent studies have shown that the relaxation achieved by increased alpha wave activity leads to positive thinking and positive emotions. I can personally attest to this: after a long period of stress due to my work, which brought to life a lot of negative thoughts, I began to take alpha stimulation sessions, and my thinking began to develop in a positive direction; this was undoubtedly the result of mental peace and tranquility.
Increasing serotonin levels
Alpha waves determine the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Low level serotonin is one of the factors that lead to depression.
How to reach the alpha level using the Silva method?
José Silva suggests the following exercises (you can choose one):
- Sit comfortably, calm your breath. Then, on each exhalation, say "Relaxation" until you reach a state of relaxation.
- In a comfortable position, count from 10 to 1, while visualizing the number on the mental screen. By counting to 1, you will enter a relaxed state.
Do not hurry! Only after you master these exercises (train for at least 1 week), move on to a more difficult one that provides a deep immersion in the alpha state:
3. Get comfortable. Keep your eyes open. Turn your attention to your right foot. Is there tension there? If yes, then let it go. Raise the beam of attention along the entire left side (foot - shin-thigh ...), then go to the right side and do the same.
Now look at some imaginary point, which should be 45 degrees higher than your gaze. Stare at it until your eyelids get heavy, and then count from 50 to 1.
This is how you reach the alpha level. (as you train, reduce the score, for example, according to the following scheme:
- 1-10 days: 50 to 1
- 11-20 day - from 10 to 1
- 20-30 days - from 5 to 1.
Exercises to achieve alpha
1 exercise
- In a comfortable position and with your eyes closed, mentally see the sun, which is located above your head. Visualize the number 3 in the center of the sun. Feel how the sun relaxes you as it travels all over your body. See it go up to your toes and out of you.
- Repeat the procedure with the sun, in the center of which is the number 2, and then 3. This will reach the state of alpha.
- Say: "To reach the alpha state in the future, it is enough for me to close my eyes and mentally count from three to one." Then you can open your eyes.
2 exercise
Sit comfortably, breathe calmly, achieve a slight relaxation and visualize a mental screen 30 cm from your eyebrows.
See the number seven on this screen. It should be red. Hold the image of the seven for a few seconds, then erase it and see the orange six. Then a yellow five, a green four, a blue three, a blue-violet two, and a light purple one.
Then count from 1 to 7 and say: “Now I have entered the alpha level. Everything I do at the moment is for my benefit.”
To exit the altered state of consciousness, count from 1 to 3, open your eyes.
We go into alpha trance instantly
After you master some exercise to achieve deep relaxation, you can program yourself to instantly enter the alpha state, for this:
When you achieve deep relaxation, you need to cross the middle finger of your left hand on index finger. And say: "When I cross my fingers, I immediately dive into the alpha level."
These techniques will allow you to effectively use alpha waves to attract what you want, as well as to develop extrasensory abilities.
Safe ways to enter the alpha state:
- classical meditation– basically takes some practice and time. But for those who practice meditation regularly, a few minutes a day of training is enough to learn how to relax and enter the Alpha state.
By listening to meditations (programs), you will learn how to synchronize the hemispheres of the brain. Regularly listening to meditation with the alpha rhythm, in a couple of weeks you will feel a surge of strength, an increase in mood and an improvement in well-being and life in general. This method is convenient in that it does not require any effort and training, and the alpha rhythm begins to be developed within a few minutes after listening. - Yoga- also contributes to a complete immersion in the state of relaxation of the whole organism and an increase in the alpha rhythm. Proper and regular exercises will help to consciously control the alpha rhythm.
- Deep breathing technique- a method of saturating the cells of the brain and body with oxygen. By applying this technique to Everyday life, you will help the brain automatically tune in to the formation of the alpha rhythm.
- Visualization. As soon as we close our eyes, relax and start dreaming, drawing images, the brain begins to actively produce alpha waves. Close your eyes for a few minutes and imagine a sunny landscape, or the surface of the surf. These will be the ideal conditions to induce the alpha state.
- Hot bath, relaxation. What could be better for relieving fatigue than to lie down after a hard day's work in a hot bath with saroma oils? It is the alpha waves produced during this that help to relax the muscles of the body.
- Calm rest by the river or a fire in nature. The rustle of leaves, the murmur of water, the crackle of a fire, the sound of rain - all this causes an alpha state.
- Rest in the sun. Many prefer to sunbathe under the caressing sun on the warm coast, feeling how the gentle rays of the sun envelop the body, relaxing it. This feeling of deep relaxation is due to the increase in the number of alpha waves.
Dangerous ways to temporarily enter the alpha state:
- Alcohol- the most difficult way to increase the alpha rhythm. People easily get used to relieve stress with alcohol. A person who needs a drink to relax suffers from a lack of alpha waves. This is the reason that forces people who are prone to stress and anxiety to drink alcohol regularly. When you are drunk, the brain produces a huge amount of alpha waves and dulls your consciousness. A false state of relaxation and peace sets in.
Stimulation of alpha waves with the help of audio meditation is the way to completely get rid of alcohol and drug addiction. - Smoking. It calms, increases the alpha rhythm, but is harmful to health.
- Drugs. They put a person into a trance state. Alpha and theta activity. With the help of alpha rhythms and in parallel with other methods, a painless withdrawal from drugs is possible.
- Gluttony. Love tasty and eat a lot - stimulate the pleasure center in the brain and increase alpha rhythms. Why are you having trouble with overweight? There are other ways to increase alpha activity.
Practical guide for:
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Through the alpha frequency, a person gains access to the subconscious, guardian angels, Higher powers and the information field of the universe. Although through this state you can connect to the lower worlds.
I often use alpha in solving problems, getting information, and even writing articles for this blog. How to enter the alpha state, I wrote in the article « ». This is detailed instructions to enter alpha.
What does alpha meditation do?
Of course, first of all, when entering this state, there comes tranquility and tranquility. Fortified nervous system and the body begins to recover.
Rest. Often, 20 minutes of alpha meditation replaces 2 hours of rest. Even for 5-10 minutes in this state when right approach you can have a good rest.
Improving memory and learning ability. In the alpha state, you can successfully engage in training and this is often used in various trainings.
Strengthening immunity. When the body is tuned to a frequency of 7-14 Hz, its recovery begins. Along with this, immunity is strengthened. Of course, one or two meditations will not significantly raise immunity, but the effect can already be felt.
Improved intuition. This, in turn, gives access to the information field of the Universe, access to the subconscious or guardian angels. It is through intuition that you can get answers to all exciting questions.
Feeling of happiness, well-being and harmony. Our subconscious does not understand the difference between reality and internal sensations. The more often a person will be in a state of happiness, prosperity and harmony, the more he will receive all this in real life. Like attracts like.
Practical guide for:
development of the brain, sensitivity to energies, solving problems related to health, gaining the skill of working with the energy of love, relieving psychological problems and mastering methods for changing fate.
Luck and luck. Entering the alpha state removes destructive blocks and programs. This is reflected in fate and a person becomes more lucky.
Event reprogramming. In this state, you can effectively program and reprogram events in life.
Discovery of superpowers and talents. It is also a very attractive "bun". To reveal in oneself the talents laid down by God and new abilities is worth a lot.
Healing diseases. In the alpha state, the biofield becomes centered, and the body naturally begins to heal itself from diseases.
Getting rid of internal blocks and destructive programs. This property alone can significantly change life for the better.
Cleansing from negative energies. This cleansing is so strong that even 5 minutes of alpha meditation will fill you with calmness and peace.
Learn to enter the alpha state, and try to do short alpha meditations at least 2 times a day (morning and evening). Perhaps in 5-7 days you will begin to feel positive changes in your life. The internal state changes especially well.
Meditation is a special state of harmony of the physical and mental bodies, a state of peace, serenity and complete relaxation, achieved as a result of spiritual practices. One of the unique techniques is alpha meditation, which is a superficial immersion in a state of complete rest, which can be used to set and achieve quite material desires and values.
essence
Meditation at the alpha level or at the initial stage of immersion in the subtle world is carried out against the background of brain activity at a frequency of 8 to 14 Hz, this is the so-called superficial relaxation. Achieving this state makes a person closer to representatives of both the higher and lower worlds: angels, demonic beings. At the subsequent stages of the technique, an even deeper immersion takes place, which is reflected in even lower frequencies of brain activity. However, such levels can be reached only after long training.
The main essence is as follows: by reaching contact with his own subconscious, a person is endowed with a number of the following opportunities:
- Getting answers to unsolvable questions. The subconscious itself dictates these answers to people, but most of us can decipher the messages only after reaching a state of complete peace.
- Programming the mind for work, achieving good luck, fulfilling desires. Often it is the conflict of the mental essence and the rational physical body that is the cause of life's failures and turmoil.
- Improving the physical and subtle body, relieving stress, anxiety, eliminating depression.
If the factor that poisons life is financial insolvency, alpha meditation on money will help to correct the situation. Daily laying of programs for enrichment, for obtaining the possibility of stable earnings and protection from financial failures will help, if not to get rich, then to forget about the need forever.
Technics
Deep alpha meditation or immersion into the depths of the subtle world is carried out with the help of special sounds that help to achieve a level of absolute steadfastness and tranquility. An important step is precisely the achievement of a state of complete rest. To quickly master the techniques, it is highly recommended to meditate at the same time, also located in the same, especially convenient and comfortable place. Best of all, of course, a corner in nature is suitable for this purpose.
It is important to remember that throughout the session you should not be distracted by any external factors and stimuli.
In order to exclude the possibility of this by chance, it is important to choose the most appropriate time and place for a meditation session. You should not start the procedure being in an excited state, first you need to completely calm down and relax.
Benefit
Meditation in the alpha state is a unique tool that helps to bring to life the most inconceivable, it would seem, desires, and allows you to achieve the following amazing results:
- To increase the level of resistance of the physical body to the negative impact of external factors.
- Strengthen mental abilities, reveal talents, make them more pronounced and vivid.
- Cleanse the spirit and body of other people's negative thoughts, messages, as well as their own destructive thoughts.
- Strengthen the physical body, get rid of existing diseases, prevent the development of diseases in the future.
- Improve understanding and relationships with both loved ones and strangers.
- Strengthen the gift of intuition, which will help to avoid many problems in the future.
- Unleash your own abilities and remove blocks.
- Restore harmony and eliminate conflicts between the physical and mental body.
- Communicate with space and gain access to information channels. In everyday life, this phenomenon is often called "hints from above." Those who have achieved success in mastering unique techniques are distinguished by the ability to predict the future precisely on the basis of such prompts.
The constant practice of sessions allows you to achieve not only superficial results, but also deeper ones, accessible only to individual people living on earth.
Meditation is a kind of key to gaining exceptional abilities.
Scientific evidence
According to the data scientific research conducted with the involvement of volunteers, people who daily practice meditative techniques, renouncing the world and immersing themselves completely in a state of peace, are more resistant to adverse circumstances, calm, balanced.
They have more good health almost never get sick and are generally much happier and more satisfied own life than the rest. Isn't this a very powerful argument to start meditating and make your own dreams come true?
Alpha meditation is an incredibly resourceful state that you can use for a variety of purposes. All successful people are already using it!
1. What is meditation?
2. What opportunities does alpha meditation open up?
3. Why is alpha meditation a great source of energy?
4. Scientific facts about alpha trance
5. How do successful people use alpha meditation?
What is meditation?
Meditation is a state in which our body and mind are at rest.
First we relax physically, and then mentally, and our brain switches to more low frequencies. Studying meditating people, scientists came to the conclusion that during meditation, their brain starts to work at a frequency of 8 to 14 Hz¹. This is the alpha state.
Deeper relaxation or falling asleep allows you to reach other trance states in which the frequency of the brain will be even lower. Each type of trance gives its amazing effects.
Today we will talk about the alpha state, which is the easiest to master.
What opportunities does alpha meditation open up?
Alpha Meditation:
- gives a feeling of calm and peace, reduces anxiety;
- improves memory and the ability to learn something new;
- strengthens the immune system;
- improves sleep and strengthens the nervous system;
- gives a feeling of well-being and happiness;
- enhances own abilities;
- harmonizes the internal state;
- attracts good luck;
- sharpens intuition and allows you to communicate with the subconscious;
- opens an internal channel of information;
- realizes many superpowers;
- improves relationships with people;
- frees from internal blocks;
- heals from various diseases;
- improves mental abilities;
- cleanses from any negativity.
In addition, meditation opens the door to the development of all superpowers.
Why alpha meditation is a great source of energy?
For those who constantly feel drowsiness, lack of energy, unwillingness to do anything, alpha meditation can be an excellent medicine. And that's why…
The fact is that the cosmic energy that we receive through food and breathing is not enough for us. The more tension in our life, the more we spend energy, the more we feel tired. And even sleep is far from always able to replenish energy reserves.
Many people, despite a night's sleep, already feel exhausted by lunchtime, especially with great mental stress.
Lack of energy leads to a variety of diseases, lack of joy in life, constant drowsiness and apathy.
However, scientists have found...
Scientific facts about alpha trance
If a person closes his eyes for at least 15 minutes during the day and plunges into a relaxed state, he very quickly restores his energy balance.
Alpha meditation is one of the best ways to get additional cosmic energy.
It has been observed that those people who practice alpha meditation are much calmer, happier and healthier than those who do not. In European countries, the USA and the UAE (unlike Russia and the CIS countries), meditation has become a common occurrence.
How do successful people use alpha meditation?
Alpha meditation is a great opportunity to establish deep contact with the subconscious. All commands and suggestions uttered in this state are perceived much better than in the normal waking state. At this time, you can ask your subconscious mind any questions, give it various instructions.
Successful people use alpha meditation to inspire themselves with certain qualities, tune in to success, get business tips, and program certain situations.
To do this, they simply imagine in the alpha state what they want: they scroll through their speeches in front of the public, upcoming business transactions, important events in alpha trance, or simply build the next day in their imagination the way they want it to be. And it works!
The subconscious knows the answers to any of its questions, can fulfill any desire, create any circumstances.
So, let's move on to alpha meditation!
Below you will find a special tool to help you relax.
Notes and feature articles for a deeper understanding of the material
¹ Alpha rhythm - EEG rhythm in the frequency band from 8 to 14 Hz, the average amplitude is 30-70 μV, however, high- and low-amplitude α-waves can be observed. Registered in 85-95% of healthy adults (
The process of entering a state characterized by an alpha rhythm, or reaching an alpha level, José Silva calls meditation. However, he puts in this word a slightly different meaning than is usually accepted. In meditative practices typical of traditional Eastern culture, meditation is an end in itself and is a relaxed state of peace and thoughtlessness. Meditation, as Jose Silva understands it, is an active process, not an end in itself, but a means to improve one's life and solve all sorts of problems.
Meditation itself can already solve many of your problems - you will become calmer, you will sleep better, your health will begin to improve. But José Silva offers much more - by applying in a state of meditation various techniques visualization, creating mental images, reprogramming your life. We will achieve this through the following steps. In the meantime, you need to lay the foundation for grandiose changes in your life - learn to meditate, or go to the alpha level. In this way, you will take the most important step in learning to use your brain much more widely and open its creative possibilities for your benefit.
There are four main ways to train to enter the alpha level.
You can choose any of the ones listed below. These techniques are not yet suitable for serious deep work at the alpha level, this will require more thorough training, which will be discussed in detail in the practical part of this chapter. And you need to start with a light alpha level, which will help you with these four tricks.
1. Sit in a comfortable position, but keep your back straight. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Gradually calm your breathing so that it becomes slow, even and deep. Then begin to say to yourself: “Three, three, three”, while imagining this number. Having taken three breaths and exhalations and at the same time repeating the number "three", take the next three breaths and exhalations, mentally repeating: "Two, two, two" and at the same time imagining this number. Then do the same, repeating the number "one" and mentally imagining it. After that, you will be at the alpha level.
2. Sit in a comfortable position with a straight back, close your eyes, calm your breathing so that it becomes even, slow and deep. As you exhale, say the word “Relaxation” very slowly and calmly. Do this until you feel completely relaxed.
3. Sit in a comfortable position with a straight back, close your eyes, calm your breathing and begin to slowly count to yourself from ten to one. At the same time, imagine what each of the numbers you call looks like. You will feel that with each number you relax more and more and eventually find yourself at the alpha level.
4. In the morning, after waking up, or in the evening, before going to bed, lying in bed, close your eyes and, under closed eyelids, look up at an angle of about 20 degrees. Start slowly, at intervals of about two seconds, counting down from one hundred to one. By fully focusing on the score, you will enter the alpha state.
You can stay at the alpha level for as long as you want. There are no restrictions here, since this state can never harm you in any way, but on the contrary, it will only benefit you. If you want to return to your normal waking state, all you have to do is say to yourself, “Now I will count to five, at the count of three I will return to the beta level and I will feel very good.” After that, mentally count to five and open your eyes.
“One of the beauties of meditation in the alpha state is that you cannot carry any bad feelings and anger there with you. If such feelings invade your state, then you will fly out of meditation like a cork from a bottle. Over time, these feelings will remain outside of your state for longer, until one day they disappear altogether. This will mean that those types of brain activity that lead to diseases of the body are neutralized.
Practice
Exercise 1. Learning to enter the alpha level
Choose a day on which you will begin to learn how to enter the alpha level. Keep in mind that from this day on, your workouts should become daily. It won’t take you much time, you can practice for 5-10 minutes from one to three times a day.If you suffer from insomnia, then it is better to practice reaching the alpha level in the evening, before bed. In other cases, it is advisable to practice when you are alert and full of energy - best in the morning and in the morning.
Choose one of the four methods listed above to train your alpha level. Or you can alternately apply all of them, but not in a row, but with a break of 2-3 hours - so you choose the method that you like best and works best for you. Practice any of the methods for a week. Do not expect that you will immediately have some unusual sensations. The fact is that the alpha rhythm is a natural state of a person, and more than once in your life you find yourself in this state spontaneously and unconsciously. That is, you have already experienced this more than once - therefore, perhaps there will be nothing new and unexpected for you in this state. However, you will notice that this state is pleasant for you. And as you train, it will be easier and faster for you to reach the alpha level.
The task of the training exercises is to reach such a result when you will almost instantly and at your own desire find yourself at the alpha level. Try to automatize both entering the alpha level and exiting it. Now the main thing for you is to master this particular sequence of entry and exit. A week of training may be enough for this - but if you feel that this is not enough for you, extend the classes for another week.
Exercise 2: Mastering Deeper Alpha
After you have mastered the previous exercise and learned how to reach the alpha level within one to two weeks, you can move on to deeper “immersions”. Training exercises gave us a light alpha level, but serious work on reprogramming your life will require more thorough training.It will take a month of daily training to learn how to enter that deep alpha level that you need in your work.
Note: Do not proceed with the practical part of Step 2 and beyond until you have fully mastered the tasks in Step 1.
Spend at least 10-15 minutes doing the next task. It is advisable to perform it not once a day, but at least two or three.
Sit on a chair or the edge of the bed with your feet flat on the floor. Keep your head and back straight. Place your hands relaxed on your knees. Don't close your eyes. Bring your attention to your left foot, notice if there is any tension there, and let it go. Then successively transfer attention to the left shin, knee, thigh, left side of the body, left arm, left side of the neck and head, allowing the tension to go away. Then follow the same steps with right half body.
When you feel the extra tension is gone, look about 45 degrees higher than your normal gaze direction when looking straight ahead. Start staring at an imaginary point on that level (on the wall or ceiling) until your eyelids begin to feel heavy. When this happens, let the eyelids fall freely and begin to silently count from fifty to one. This will take you to a deep alpha level. So that the entire duration of the exercise does not exceed 10-15 minutes, you can set an alarm in advance, the ringing of which will be a signal for you that it is time to return from the alpha level. Exit it exactly the same way you did before (tell yourself that by counting to five you will be back at the beta level and feeling great, then count and open your eyes at the count of five).
In the second ten days of training, you need to slightly modify the exercise: count not from fifty to one, but from ten to one. On the third ten days, move on to counting from five to one. By this time, you will have already learned how to enter the alpha level quickly and easily.
Exercise 3. Closed Finger Technique: Activating the process of reaching the alpha level
Having mastered the previous two exercises, you will learn how to enter the alpha level at any time: for this you will only need to close your eyes and calm your breathing, making it slow, deep and even. In order to activate this process and learn how to get to the alpha level even easier and faster in any situation, you can master the “closed fingers technique”. Its essence is very simple: you connect the pads of the thumb, index and middle fingers on any hand - and turn this gesture into a kind of "trigger" that instantly takes you to the alpha level. But in order for this mechanism to work, training is needed - the first time, of course, nothing will happen. It takes time for the mechanism of communication between this gesture and entering the alpha level to be fixed in your consciousness and subconsciousness. In order for this mechanism to be fixed, it is necessary to perform the following exercise at least once a day for seven days.Enter the alpha level in any of the ways you have mastered. Put together the thumb, index and middle fingers on any hand and at the same time say (mentally or aloud): "When I want to achieve something, I put my fingers together like this and instantly find myself in the state necessary to achieve what I want." You can also use a shorter wording, for example: "When I put my fingers together like this, I instantly find myself at the alpha level."
Attention: this exercise can be mastered only after you have already learned well how to enter the alpha level in the ways described above.
As you train for seven days, the association between finger position and alpha level will become fixed in your brain. After a week, you will be able to instantly enter the alpha state with this gesture, without using any additional techniques.