Brainwaves

Different activities at the spa, from chatting with friends, relaxing, meditating, and floating affect our brainwaves. Studying brainwaves can map out what the brain is doing throughout the day and help us understand the higher potential within our brain.

Gamma brainwaves are produced with a higher level of awareness and focus, they are associated with problem-solving, happiness, and compassion, and are often active during deep states of meditation. There was a study in 1973, examining the brainwaves of monks practicing Transcendental Meditation.

Although Beta brainwaves make up most of our conscious, waking state, they are also responsible for our worried state. When we’re overthinking and becoming anxious, this is a sign of too much Beta.

Alpha brainwaves relate to creativity and daydreaming and are produced when in a wakeful relaxation. A spa or relaxing environment encourages more Alpha waves which shift your thoughts from worry to a sense of empowerment and gratitude.

Between sleep and wakefulness, where consciousness is malleable and intuition is higher, Theta brainwaves are a lower frequency band, which means they’re typically more active when you’re less active such as during a float.

Delta brainwaves are associated with the deepest levels of regenerative sleep, and studies of the circadian rhythm and brainwaves highlight that more Delta brainwaves improve memory, learning, and cellular regeneration, and boost longevity.

December 1, 2022