1. Beta (14 - 40 Hz) - The Thinking Wave

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Beta is our alert 'working' or 'thinking' state, however it is also responsible for stress and anxiety. The majority of adults operate in Beta on a daily basis, so it's little surprise that stress is today's most common health problem.

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Beta Waves - Brainwave Entrainment Benefits:

• The beta wave is the predominant frequency when we are fully awake and alert.

• Active awareness directed to the outer world.

• Beta brainwaves are present during stress, paranoia, worry, bipolar disorder, anger, fear, and anxiety.

• They are also present during hunger, depression, irritability, and moodiness.

• Insomnia is the result of producing excessive beta waves.

• Associated with excessive mind chatter and self-destructive impulses.

• Too much time in the beta state weakens the immune system.

• Beta brainwaves make up much of our conscious mind.

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2. Alpha (7.5 - 14 Hz) - The Relaxing Wave

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Alpha is our relaxed and creative state occurring when we begin to meditate, daydream and use our imagination. Alpha waves usually come in quick bursts (that 'AHA!' moment) heightening our memory, learning and concentration.

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Alpha Waves - Brainwave Entrainment Benefits:

• The alpha state is where meditation and relaxation begins.

• We start to encounter the wealth of effortless creativity flowing just beneath our conscious state.

• We experience alpha waves when we are focused yet deeply relaxed.

• Studies have shown the alpha state has been associated with “peak performance.” Elite athletes produce alpha brainwaves prior to highly concentrated performance (shooting a free throw, hitting an important golf shot). Amateur athletes produce more of the anxious beta brainwaves. 

• In the alpha state we learn, process, memorise and recollect large sums of information fast and with peak effectiveness.

• Highly creative people have been shown to have "bursts" of alpha waves when they have good ideas.

• Alpha waves are thought to make the brain "act young" again.

• In the alpha state fears, habits, and phobias begin to melt away.

• Alpha brainwaves bring an effortless sense of comfort, peace, happiness, and harmony.

• Alpha waves are best for "super learning".

• Alpha waves dominate the first layer of our subconscious mind.

• A gateway to deeper states of awareness.

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3. Theta (4 - 7.5 Hz) - The Dream Wave

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Theta waves begin during deep meditation and light sleep where REM occurs. Theta state can be thought of as the gateway to the subconscious mind, appearing briefly as we drift off to sleep, and when we access our deepest memories and emotions.

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Theta Waves - Brainwave Entrainment Benefits:

• Theta brainwaves become prominent when we go deeper into meditation and relaxation — “almost trance-like”.

• Here, brain activity decelerates to the threshold of the sleep stage.

• One of the more indescribable and wonderful realms we can explore.

• Theta waves produce flashes of creative visualisation through vivid imagery.

• In the theta state we feel much more open and connected to other people.

• People often report a feeling of floating while producing theta brainwaves.

• The theta state heightens problem-solving skills.

• Having dominant theta brainwaves are correlated with insight and intuition.

• Associated with lucid dreaming.

• Theta waves bring inspired thought and increased motivation.

• Sometimes long-forgotten memories come to the surface.

• Children have strong theta brainwaves, which helps to explain their superior ability to learn.

• Theta waves are briefly experienced as we climb out of the depths of delta upon waking, or when falling asleep. 

• The theta state is the deeper subconscious to unconscious part of the mind.

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4. Delta (0.5 - 4 Hz) - The Healing Wave

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Delta waves are very slow, occurring during deep sleep to assist the body in healing and regenerating - hence why not having enough deep sleep is detrimental for our health.

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Delta Waves - Brainwave Entrainment Benefits:

• Delta waves are the deepest level of meditation.

• The delta state is associated with “no thinking” during deep, dreamless sleep.

• Delta brainwaves are very rewarding.

• Delta waves are said to be the entrance to non-physical states of reality.

• A crucial state for renewal, healing, and rejuvenation.

• The immune system strengthens in the delta state.

• Delta waves are linked to the unconscious part of our mind.

• Many scientists believe delta waves to be the most beneficial.

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5. Gamma (40+ Hz) - The Intuition Wave

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Gamma is the most recent brainwave discovery, operating even faster than Beta to generate bursts of insight and process high-level information. During Gamma state, all regions of the brain seem to "work together" boosting memory, attention and intelligence.

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Gamma Waves - Brainwave Entrainment Benefits:

• Once dismissed as "brain noise," gamma brainwaves have quickly gained ground within scientific circles.

• The brain's fastest activity, scientists have discovered that advanced meditators / monks produce gamma brainwaves in abundance.

• Our senses are dramatically heightened when we produce gamma brainwaves, deepening our perception of reality.

• This is the main brainwave when we're intensely focused & engaged — like solving a super difficult problem or creating a unique work of art.

• Active when we're in a state of "universal love" / feeling deeply connected to everyone & everything / "at one with all".

• Neuroscientists believe that gamma brainwaves link & transmit information between all brain regions.

• People with plentiful gamma score high on the happiness, creativity, compassion, and intelligence (IQ) scales.

• In the gamma state our brain is effectively "supercharged" with its improved cognition, vivid memory recall, enhanced learning ability, and quick information processing.

• Found abundantly in high-achieving, high-impact people. The ultimate brainwave of world-transforming visionaries.

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Interestingly, a 2008 study by the University of Wisconsin has discovered elevated Gamma wave activity in the brains of Tibetan Monks. Trained musicians also show superior Gamma synchronicity whilst listening to music—another form of calm but intense focus.