How to Use Alpha Brainwaves For Optimum Learning and Relaxation

We all know that our brains function on a daily basis at different brainwave frequencies beginning when we first wake up in the morning. The different brainwave frequencies correspond to varying states of alertness and relaxation. We are going to explore the Alpha brainwaves range, which is 7-13 Hz.

To put things in perspective, the highest range is Gamma, above 40 Hz. This is the level of high mental alertness, problem solving, consciousness, and fear.

Next is the Beta range, 13-40Hz. This is a state of busy thinking, cognition, and active concentration.

Then comes the Alpha range of 7-13 Hz. In this state, we are relaxed but awake and conscious.

Theta and Delta are the lowest ranges below 7 Hz. These are levels of sleep and deep meditation.

We are in the Alpha brainwave state when first waking up in the morning. The body is relaxed and the mind is clear of distractions. It is often at this time when someone has that "eureka" moment.

It is beneficial to be in the Alpha brainwaves state when you are trying to learn something new. The mind is most receptive and the retention is higher. The challenge is to try and put yourself into the Alpha state when your want to be most receptive and creative.

Creativity is another activity for which Alpha brain waves are beneficial. Scientific studies have shown that highly creative people function more in the Alpha state than people who are less creative. It is necessary for the brain to have a burst of Alpha brainwaves in order to solve problems and come up with creative solutions and ideas. If you want to be able to solve problems better and be more creative, then you have to have your brain functioning more in the Alpha brainwaves range.

One way to accomplish this is to find a relaxing position and listen to soothing music embedded with binaural beats. Binaural beats are subliminal and produce differential frequencies which will coax your brain into the Alpha brainwaves range. You have to have a set of stereo headphones so that the differential frequencies can heard in each ear.