Beta (SMR)
12.5 - 15.5 hz
Our Beta brainwaves can help us focus on the task at hand or, at higher frequencies, help us escape a dangerous situation with alertness. There’s another frequency within the Beta range called our SMR or sensory motor rhythm. This recently found frequency begins to amplify when we are idle or in a meditative state and decreases as we become more aroused. It is believed by many in the neurofeedback field that training a brain to increase its SMR can be beneficial to those with ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, and epilepsy. Learn more about your SMR Beta wave here.
Enjoy this meditation in a seated position for the best results. Close your eyes and search for your heartbeat between breaths. You may begin to feel your pulse gently swaying your head. Hold onto this swaying feeling and experiment with short bursts of holding your breath to amplify it.
