A daily dose of ALPHA! The ultimate wave to ride today.

"In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of meditation, everyday something is dropped. 

Tao Te Ching 

Before you fly off to Tibet to learn from the Monks and Zen masters, a quick lesson in how to experience a Staycation ( a vacation without leaving your home or office) is in order.  Here we go. 

Don't get overwhelmed with the basic science class first!

Brain waves. 

Measured by an EEG. 

(Bonus blog points if you can remember and spell Electroencephalogy).

Human brain waves come in 4 major categories:

Beta

Alpha 

Theta 

Delta 

Remember all of them if you want to appear smart when you are hanging with some of your nerd friends. For today, we are locked into Alpha time!

Alpha is the state of mind when the brain wants to reflect, be quiet and  is open to imagery.  It is where the hardcore mediators   spend most of their time. 

 For now, you need to hang in Alpha for just a few minutes a day!

Alpha time!  Let's go. 

1. Pick a quiet place. 

2. Learn to breath deeply and fluidly through your diaphragm is key ( Google diaphragm if you can't find yours).

3. Stipulate a set time and place each day. 

Mornings are best but the key is a daily dose of Alpha.

4. Choose a comfortable position. 

A reclining chair or if you lay down, keep your head elevated.  Do not fall asleep!

5. Wear clothes that are loose and comfortable. Muscles and stomach have to be able to "breath". 

6. Take a few warm up breaths. Inhale and exhale several times through your nose. 

Imagine the ballon in your stomach is filling with each breath. Exhale slowly when the balloon is filled. 

Start slowly to yourself, counting the breaths. Eventually, you will replace the numbers with a word!