Our minds are more complex than we could ever imagine. They are organs that can analyze and process everything in our reality, passing it through thousands of pictures and shaping the events to build our identity and sense of self.
One of the main things our brain analyzes unconsciously are frequencies, the rate per second of vibration, creating waves, either material (as in sound waves).
Every sound we hear is measured in Hertz (Hz) which is how many vibrations occur per second. For example, a dumb roll has a lower frequency, while a bird chirping in the morning has a high frequency.
Frequency not only affect our ears but also our brains, this happens through a phenomenon called Brainwave entrainment, which is when the brain synchronizes with a frequency it hears and alters our mental state. This happens because our brain itself operates on different frequencies during the day, and it can change very rapidly
The frequencies of the brain.
- Delta (0.5 – 4 Hz)
- This frequency happens when we are in deep sleep, a state of complete physical and mental relaxation. Here the muscle repairs from workouts and energy restoration happens.
- Theta (4 – 8 Hz)
- Dominating in the REM phase here, our brain recollects the data from the day while playing dreams for us, usually the ones we don’t remember. (Unless you’re lucid dreaming)
- Alpha (8 – 14 Hz)
- Here is where you feel relaxed yet alert. This is the most common frequency when people meditate, take a bath, or generally feel serene and at ease.
- Beta (14 – 30 Hz)
- The frequency when we are participating in active concentration and logical thinking, even the this is when we are more practical, an excessive amount of this frequency can lead to stress and anxiety.
- Gamma (30 – 100 Hz)
- Associated with high-level cognitive functions, inspiration, and eureka moments like revelations or enlightenment.
The frequencies that are particularly valuable to listen to achieve a theta-alpha vibration in our brain are those around 432 Hz and 528 Hz, which are ideal for meditation and relaxation.
This high vibration can help us achieve theta or alpha because frequencies like 432 Hz and 528 Hz often generate harmonics or overtones. These are multiples or fractions of the original frequency that can resonate with the brain’s natural frequencies.
To explain better: a tone of 528 Hz in one ear and 520 Hz in the other creates a 8 Hz difference. The brain perceives this difference as a beat and aligns itself to the 8 Hz frequency, which corresponds to alpha brainwaves.
Benefits of frequencies for meditation
Overall it depends on you, its been found in this study that people which are expert meditators and are used to meditate in silence from years, find the vibrations of the music annoying, however, if you are a beginner or an intermediate meditator, music can help you achieve the same results as the experts, proving that music can boost your capacity to reach different mind frequencies.
A 30-minute silent meditation and a 30-minute sound meditation were compared in a clinical study. Compared to silent meditators, sound meditators reported much lower levels of stress, fatigue, and negativity.
As there are many different frequencies that our mind can perceive, each one has a different impact on us. In time humans have tested them and categorized them based on results of studies and MRI scans. Here are 5 frequencies with different benefits when applied to meditation.
1. To alleviate pain
174 Hz is associated with the reduction and elimination of both emotional and physical pain. It is thought to naturally induce calmness in people and is regarded as the lowest of the “solfeggio” frequencies. 174 Hz frequencies can aid in pain reduction and enhance the healing process when used in meditation.
2. For increased energy levels
The 285 Hz frequency is well known for its capacity to stimulate the body and mind, thereby elevating an individual’s energy levels. This frequency is helpful for people who are feeling exhausted or depleted because it is connected to the body’s natural healing processes and can replenish energy.
Choose a peaceful area where you can relax without being disturbed in order to use the 285 Hz frequency during meditation. As you find your energy during meditation, concentrate on the sound’s sensation and visualize it entering your mind.
3. To get rid of negativity
People utilize the 396 Hz frequency to eliminate negative and toxic influences. This helps eliminate negative feelings and thoughts and is also known as the frequency of liberation. This frequency of meditation can assist you in overcoming negative emotions that impede your happiness and personal development, such as fear and guilt.
4. Changes in habits
The 417 Hz frequency is well known for its ability to assist people in altering their life and the patterns they adhere to. It facilitates the process of transformation and the abolition of harmful routines and habits. Additionally, those who wish to overcome repetitive behaviors or make major life changes can benefit from meditation at this frequency.
5. To cultivate balance and love
The 528 Hz frequency is thought to be the most effective for attracting love and harmony in life. It has been suggested that this frequency enhances feelings of balance and love and encourages healing. You can concentrate on love and healing when you meditate using 528 Hz sound waves.
Therefore, visualize this sound as enveloping you in love while you meditate. Imagine that everything in your life is in perfect balance and that you are drawing in better, more fulfilling relationships.
These frequencies are better utilized when practicing visualization meditation or breathing awareness, they can change our perception of the world by tuning our brain into the emotional frequency that they represent.
