Meditation can help you create calm brain waves.
Brainwaves are the result of electrical changes between your brain's neurons. They can be measured on an electrocardiogram test. Researchers have categorized brainwaves by the feelings they create. Alpha waves occur when you are feeling relaxed and calm. Beta waves occur when you are thinking about something and gamma waves occur with intense concentration. Delta waves occur when you're sleeping, and theta waves occur when you're in a state of deep relaxation. Studies have shown that meditation can help you create "calm" alpha and theta waves.
Instructions
1. Pick a quiet time and place in which to meditate. Choose a room with a temperature that's not too hot or too cold and wear comfortable clothing, such as stretchy yoga workout clothes. You will want to free your mind of stress and not be thinking about how hot the room is or how scratchy your shirt feels.
2. Sit down on the floor and cross your legs. You may want to use a mat if you have one. Use good posture and keep your back straight. Some people press the palms of their hands together in prayer position when they meditate, while others let them rest on their legs. Find the position that works for you so that you're not fidgeting with them or allowing them to distract you.
3. Close your eyes and hold your pose. Slowly begin clearing your mind of all thoughts, problems, stress and negativity. Concentrate on your breathing to help you focus on meditating. Consider each inhalation and exhalation as it occurs. If you find your mind wandering back to what's for dinner tonight or that errand you have to run, don't berate yourself. There is no "right" way to meditate. Simply guide your thoughts back to your breath.
4. Meditate for at least 15 minutes, or longer if you have the time. Your brain will begin to produce alpha and theta waves as you relax. Your brain will create more of these calming waves and you will achieve a deeper state of relaxation the longer and more frequently you meditate.
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