BRAIN HEMISPHERES & BRAINWAVES: A BREIF OVERVIEW

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BRAIN HEMISPHERES & BRAINWAVES:
A BREIF OVERVIEW
What are they? & Why are they Awesome?!

So let’s begin. The left and right brain are two different yet complimentary systems that work together to create a unified perception of reality. Balancing emotions and logic, creativity and structure.

Brainwaves are almost always happening with greatly diversified results and feel states associated with them. By creating a basic understanding of these patterns and brain functions, it can help regulate the rhythms of rejuvenation and activity throughout the body mind experience.

See where you may be feeling an imbalance and work to stabilize your activities to create more harmony in your life.

Hz are the number of cycles per second. The higher the Hz, the faster the wave, the more mental energy exerted.

BRAIN HEMISPHERES
LEFT BRAIN=
• CONTROLS RIGHT SIDE OF BODY
• BETA BRAINWAVES
• LOGICALITY
• REASON
• MATHEMATICS
• WORDS

RIGHT BRAIN=
• CONTROLS LEFT SIDE OF BODY
• ALPHA BRAINWAVES
• CREATIVITY
• EMOTION
• FEELINGS

BRAINWAVES

BETA BRAINWAVES: FOCUS/CONSCIOUS ALERTNESS
• 12-30 Hz

BALANCE: Friendly, Trusting, Optimistic, And Persuasive

IMBALANCE: Unfocused, Muddy Thinking, Easily Distracted, Stressed, Communication Trouble, Restless, and Anxious

ALPHA BRAINWAVES: PHYSICAL/ MENTAL RELAXATION
• 8-12 Hz

BALANCE: Calm, Creative, Alert, Works well with others

IMBALANCE: Jittery, Anxious, Depressed, Fatigued, Controlling, Impatient, Impulsive, Trouble Expressing Joy, Trouble Giving to Others, Panic Attacks

THETA BRAINWAVES: HIGHLY CREATIVE/OPEN/RELAXED
• 4-7 Hz

BALANCE: Peaceful, Tranquil, Intuitive, Creative Insight, Quiet Mind, and Receptive

IMBALANCE: Emotional Clutter, Writers block, Creative Juice Drain, Anxious, Spiritual Disconnect

DELTA BRAINWAVES: DEEP REGENERATION
• 0-3 Hz

BALANCE: HGH Release, Rested, and Energized

IMBALANCE: Ungrounded, Foggy, Moodiness, Hostility, Depressed, Fatigue

Finding balance in all of these states will bring about a sense of peace and wellbeing. Be insightful and pay attention to your feelings. Remember that your breath is your greatest tool for coming back to being present in the body and boosting immune and healing responses.