BETA State:

This usually occurs in your daily activities provided that you're not resting or sleeping.

You're definitely awake, attentive and alert. Your brain is highly tuned and focused. It makes you respond quickly in your activity.

In the Beta state, the brain neurons fire up in great number and in rapid succession. The purpose is to heighten your performance. The downside of it is that you will not have intuition.

If excessive High Beta brain waves are created, it can result in anxiety and panic.

ALPHA State:

The brisk patterns of Beta will slow down into mellow waves of Alpha.

In the Alpha state, you're very relaxed. And your awareness of surrounding expands. A creative energy is about to explode as the state approaches near Theta. You'll have flashes of new ideas and solutions to problems. But most people won't able to grasp it unless the mind state is near Theta. Besides this result, you'll experience a sense of peace and well being.

When Alpha state becomes more dominant, the left brain activity usually drops it function to act as filter or censor to the subconscious. The intuitive, emotional and creative parts of the mind become increasingly influential.

Wonder why people buy stuff base on their emotions unwittingly? Because salesmen knows how to inject a soothing sales process to the mind. It appeals to the subconscious mind which can only be activated when the environment is positively warm and peaceful.

THETA State:

At this state, your mind slows almost to the point of deep sleep.

Theta is the brain state where hidden and unexplainable power is awaken. It brings forward crystal clear dreamlike imagery, increased receptivity, the lost memories and surges of inspiration.

In the deep state of Theta meditation, some people can experience a sensation of suspension or floatation. This happens when the state is just at the beginning - The sensory input of the body is almost detached from the brain. But it is fully conscious of the surrounding. The dormant brain reaches its peak of unseen productivity because most energy is distributed to it.

DELTA State:

The slowest of all brain wave frequencies, Delta brain waves are long, deep and undulating, most commonly associated with deep dreamless sleep. Your deep Delta state of brain wave activity is one of harmonious relaxation, where both sides of the brain work in synchronization. The Delta state promotes accelerated physical healing.