The evolution of brain waves in altered states of consciousness (REM sleep and meditation).
Journal Title: Human & Veterinary Medicine - International Journal of the Bioflux Society - Year 2009, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the brain activity in REM sleep and meditation; it was also studied in which way an appropriate musical background would affect the evolution of brain waves in these altered states of consciousness. Material and Method: The recordings were done with a portable electroencephalograph, on a homogeneous group of human subjects (men aged 30-50 years). The subjects were monitored in their own bed, the length of sleep and how early they went to bed was up to them. This was made to avoid errors that could compromise the whole study. Results: It was shown that an appropriate musical background has a positive effect on brain activity and especially on alpha waves. There were no significant results regarding REM sleep, although a slight increase in the frequency by which the periods of REM sleep occurred was noticed. On the other hand, in meditation, the appropriate musical background had a major influence on the period in which the subjects entered the alpha state. This period was considerably reduced. Conclusion: An adequate type of music can help our brain entering in, and maintaining the alpha state.
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Irina Chis
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