Through alpha-theta training, people can increase sensory perception, abstract-thinking, and self-control.

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Alpha is between 8 to 12 Hz and peaks at 10 Hz. It is associated with calmness, positive emotion, extroversion, creative problem-solving, mental work, and accurate perceptions of the world. It allows us to apply classroom learning to the real-world, and lets us to transition between tasks. It is the major rhythm in most relaxed adults, and starts being more prominent at age 13. Alpha brainwaves come from white matter in the brain, which is viewed as joining all parts of the brain together.

EEG Alpha 

This has a frequency of 3.5 to 7.5 hz and relates to slow activity. It connects to creativity, daydreaming, memory, emotion, sensation, reflection, meditation, and spiritual awareness. It’s the state that lies between being awake and asleep. Theta activity is abnormal in awake adults, but normal in children up to age 13. It reflects activity from the limbic system and hippocampus. If it works properly it can aid in learning.

EEG Theta

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EEG Alpha-Theta Training

Alpha brainwaves increase when shutting the eyes and breathing deeply.

Increasing EEG Alpha 

Alpha brainwaves decrease when thinking and doing calculations.

Decreasing EEG Alpha 

Low alpha is 8-10 Hz and relates to self-awareness; balance; and integrating mind and body.

Low EEG Alpha

High alpha is 10-12 Hz and deals with centering; healing; and connecting the mind and body.

High EEG Alpha 

Electroencephalography (EEG)’s measure electrical impulses in the brain. For ASMR experiencers and non-experiencers, watching ASMR decreased theta power, and increased beta power.

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