Beyond Delta & Gamma: Superconsciousness Lambda & Epsilon Brainwave States

Knowing about the 5 main brainwave states can help us better understand our awareness types and which is best for our current goals.

Now scientists are beginning to discover what monks have experienced for many years: Rarely seen brainwave states associated with ecstatic states of consciousness. Lambda and Epsilon brainwave states.

Lambda and Epsilon brainwave states.

What is the Lambda brainwave state?

Lambda waves are very high frequency brainwaves associated with wholeness and integration. They are also associated with mystical and out of body experiences.

FREQUENCY:

Lambda waves oscillate at a frequency of  100 to 200 HZ.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Lambda brainwaves are rarely seen in most people, but are present in the minds of Tibetian monks who can sit for hours meditating.

It’s important to note: Between gamma and lambda brainwave states exists a higher level gamma state: hyper-gamma. Hyper gamma brainwaves exist within the highest range of gamma, around the 100 HZ range.

Lambda state creates synchronization of the left and right brain hemispheres. This state is sometimes experienced as the “aha” state.

Hyper-gamma and lambda states of consciousness are associated with the ability of certain sects of Tibetan monks who can mediate in the Himalayan mountains in sub-zero temperatures wearing little clothing and maintaining a hot body temperature which melts the snow around them. The heat generated by this frequency gives the body the ability to radiate heat and melt snow.

Remember this guy?

This is Wim Hof, nicknamed “The Iceman” who has the ability to control his core body temperature and withstand extreme freezing temperatures. Although I don’t know his exact method for doing so, it looks like it has a lot to do with the ability to maintain Lambda brainwave state.

What is Epsilon brainwave state?

Epsilon waves are very low frequency brainwaves associated with wholeness and integration. They are also associated with mystical and out of body experiences.

FREQUENCY:

Epsilon waves oscillate at a frequency of below .5 HZ and above 0 HZ.

CHARACTERISTICS:

The epsilon state of consciousness is a very low-frequency brainwave. (Most electroencephalogram (EEG) devices are not able to measure below .5 HZ. )

This is the state yogi’s go into when they achieve “suspended animation”. In this state, western medical doctors will no longer perceive a heartbeat, respiration or pulse.

Epsilon state, like lambda state, also shows synchronizing of the left and right brain hemispheres along with feelings of wholeness and integration.

So, what is the link between Lambda and Epsilon brainwave states?

You may have noticed that the definition of these two brainwave states is exactly the same except for their speed of oscillation.

Although these brainwave states oscillate at vastly different speeds, experiences within them are found to have exactly the same consciousness states.

Many different groups of independent EEG researchers have found these states to be the same, suggesting a circular link between these two extremes of brainwave activity.

Upon taking a closer look at the extremely slow epsilon brainwave patterns, researchers have discovered super fast hyper-gamma/lambda brainwaves “riding” within and vice versa. This helps explain why the same consciousness experiences occur with widely different brainwave types.

How can I achieve lambda or epsilon brainwave states?

MEDITATION:

In order to achieve these brainwave states, a consistent daily meditation practice is recommended.

It’s important that you first familiarize yourself with gamma and delta states. Your brain will naturally begin to increase production of alpha, theta, delta and gamma waves.

You will also experience increased self-awareness. Familiarize yourself with gamma and delta states before going into lambda or epsilon.

BRAIN ENTRAINMENT:

Brain entrainment audio tracks are also available, although it’s recommended that you try entrainment tracks on gamma and delta frequencies first.

Achieving hyper-gamma, lambda and epsilon states leads to very powerful states of consciousness and may incur headaches, so be cautious when experimenting.

References:

Epsilon, Gamma, HyperGamma, Lambda Brainwave Activity and Ecstatic States of Consciousness Dr. Jeffrey D. Thompson, D.C., B.F.A.

http://www.musicmefree.com/Epsilon-and-Lambda-Brainwaves.php