Delta waves (0.5-4Hz) are a characteristic of deep sleep and are generally not present during meditation or relaxation.
Theta waves (4-8Hz) are strongest in the frontal and middle parts of the brain during meditation and most likely show the relaxed attention that arises as we focus on our inner experiences. Frequent Theta waves are more likely to occur in highly experienced meditation practitioners.
Alpha waves (8-13Hz) are present during relaxation, daydreaming and light meditation and indicate wakeful rest. However, Alpha waves are more abundant in the posterior parts of the brain during meditation than during simple relaxation.
Beta waves (13-38Hz) are associated with goal oriented tasks and planning. They can also turn into anxiety …show more content…
muscles relax)(with slow/shallow breathing) accompanied by experience of Subjects could respond readily and accurately to questions pure consciousness) Increase in phase coherence (simultaneous occurrence from different spatial locations on scalp). This correlates with subjective experience of pure consciousness
Definition of Terms as they are used in this document
Collective unconscious is the part of the unconscious mind which is common to all humanity, made up of all of humankind’s ancestral memory and experience.
Concentration describes the ability to focus all of one’s attention on an object, paying attention to all of its features. Concentration can also describe focused attention on a mental concept in order to develop a deeper understanding of that concept or idea.
Conscious awareness is the state of being alert to what is happening within oneself or outside of oneself in the present moment. It includes being sentient, subjective and wakeful, having a sense of self, the ability to think, feel and experience, and also exercise free …show more content…
The major attribute of dissociation is detachment from one’s current reality.
Meditation is a technique which consists of an inner-directed, clear, yet relaxed focus which both rests the mind and attains an expanded awareness of one’s consciousness, often resulting in a quiet alert presence, which is able to comprehend all aspects of self while remaining the centre of this experience.
Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn best describes mindfulness as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.”
Relaxation is a state of being where there is low tension and an absence of sensed anxiety, anger or fear. Relaxation is often experienced in the body as deepened breathing, often heaviness in the limbs, softened muscles and a calm
Theta waves (4-8Hz) are strongest in the frontal and middle parts of the brain during meditation and most likely show the relaxed attention that arises as we focus on our inner experiences. Frequent Theta waves are more likely to occur in highly experienced meditation practitioners.
Alpha waves (8-13Hz) are present during relaxation, daydreaming and light meditation and indicate wakeful rest. However, Alpha waves are more abundant in the posterior parts of the brain during meditation than during simple relaxation.
Beta waves (13-38Hz) are associated with goal oriented tasks and planning. They can also turn into anxiety …show more content…
muscles relax)(with slow/shallow breathing) accompanied by experience of Subjects could respond readily and accurately to questions pure consciousness) Increase in phase coherence (simultaneous occurrence from different spatial locations on scalp). This correlates with subjective experience of pure consciousness
Definition of Terms as they are used in this document
Collective unconscious is the part of the unconscious mind which is common to all humanity, made up of all of humankind’s ancestral memory and experience.
Concentration describes the ability to focus all of one’s attention on an object, paying attention to all of its features. Concentration can also describe focused attention on a mental concept in order to develop a deeper understanding of that concept or idea.
Conscious awareness is the state of being alert to what is happening within oneself or outside of oneself in the present moment. It includes being sentient, subjective and wakeful, having a sense of self, the ability to think, feel and experience, and also exercise free …show more content…
The major attribute of dissociation is detachment from one’s current reality.
Meditation is a technique which consists of an inner-directed, clear, yet relaxed focus which both rests the mind and attains an expanded awareness of one’s consciousness, often resulting in a quiet alert presence, which is able to comprehend all aspects of self while remaining the centre of this experience.
Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn best describes mindfulness as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.”
Relaxation is a state of being where there is low tension and an absence of sensed anxiety, anger or fear. Relaxation is often experienced in the body as deepened breathing, often heaviness in the limbs, softened muscles and a calm