Wednesday 5th August 2026
Alpha Rhythms
Alpha rhythms are measurable brain waves in the brain at a frequency of 8-12 Hz. These Alpha waves are produced when the body is totally relaxed and the mind is resting and untroubled. This is the state of mind and body which precedes sleep and can be self induced by using the following technique.
Relax the body.
With practice, the body and mind can be relaxed no matter where you are but practice or training will help to make relaxing automatic, it just takes time.
To start, find a comfortable quiet place to sit or lie down. A safe private place is best but with practice, over time, a safe private place can be created in your own mind but part of you will have to remain ‘on guard’ as it were. You may find that playing calming music quietly will help. A lot of progressive rock and classical music have dreamlike qualities I think, as have sounds produced by the natural world like wind in the trees etc.
The body can be relaxed by first of all fixing your gaze on whatever is central to your vision. Just pick a spot where your gaze naturally and comfortably alights. Tense all of your muscles for a few seconds then let go. Slowly breath in through your nose, (if possible) hold your breath for a moment then let your breath out through your nose, don’t force it, it doesn’t matter if some breath leaves through your mouth. Whatever is most comfortable for you. Do this three times or more, breathing quite deeply. You may find your eyes have shut and you feel more relaxed already. That’s good.
It’s time to feel the force.
Now in your minds eye, picture a ‘force’ coming out from the top of your head and slowly moving down your body. Feel your body at the point where the force touches before slowly moving the force down your head, face and onward toward the furthest extremities of your body. As the force passes over your body, picture the force as a healing force which is smoothing the natural aura which is invisible but emanates a short distance from all living things. The first time you try this you may find it hard to control the movement of the force but if you lose track just move the force back up to wherever you started to lose it and carry on from there. What is happening during this process is, you are using the freely available and abundant natural life force of creation itself to heal and recharge your natural energy levels. It’s not important to know but the physical and spirit exist together and one can affect the other. The mind is not part of the brain. Dont worry about it haha.
Eventually the force will reach the extremities and now you can slowly return it back up the body and into the top of the head. If you are still awake you may picture in your mind’s eye, your relaxed body with its now uniform in colour and shape, aura. If you did fall asleep that’s ok, you will be refreshed when you awake. If you didn’t fall asleep you will now be in a state in between consciousness and deep sleep. You may feel a sense of love, happiness and euphoria. That’s you recharged in spirit and free from the worries of this world for the time being.
Hope this helps,
Lots of love,
Pollyanne.
xx