Allowing yourself to slip into alpha state is a powerful healing and enlightening tool. Alpha state is the measurable brain-wave activity of altered consciousness analogous with relaxation, meditation, and dreaming. In addition, alpha state is beneficial for stress reduction, quieting the mind, connecting with the inner soul-self, and balancing the emotions. There are many effective ways to achieve this state, indeed scores of books have been written on this subject alone.
Using SUKOON for going into alpha may require patience if one is not accustomed to entering an altered state of consciousness.This is ,however, simple and easy and will become easier with continued practice. You may try the following exercises:
Exercise -I
Sitting into comfortable position in SUKOON with vibrations
on and eyes closed , can take one in alpha when the timer automatically cuts
off the vibrations. Thereafter,
counting backwards from 20 to 1 can further deepen this state of relaxation.
One may also drift into sleep but with practice one may stay conscious and fully alert.
Abrupt coming out from state of deep relaxation should be avoided or when you do not intend to drift to sleep ,count from 1 to 5 and at the count of 5, tell yourself while opening the eyes " open your eyes, feeling refreshed, Revitalized and feeling much better than before".
Be gentle with yourself while coming out of alpha state, and take in a deep breath. Notice how you feel. Use this technique to take a short timeout, or when you feel anxious and out of center to reconnect with your self.
Affirmations are said to be very effective during and while coming out of
alpha in reprogramming the subconscious.
Exercise -II
Get into SUKOON, become comfortable, and allow your eyes to naturally close. Breathe deeply, and allow your body to fully relax. Take as much time as you need. Bring your awareness down into your center (solar plexus), feel the balance and calm of the center. Now visualize in your mind the number one colored red. Hold it and let it go. An orange colored two, yellow colored three, green colored four, blue colored five, purple indigo six and a violet white seven. From here, count from 1 to the number 21 to deepen the relaxation. At the number 21, you will be fully relaxed and balanced. From here you can simply remain quiet, using this for stress reduction and relaxation, or you may add in any meditation or visualization you desire. When in alpha state you will feel relaxed, but also aware. In fact, you may find your senses actually heightened. You are always in control and can come out of alpha whenever you are ready simply by opening your eyes. However, counting back from 20 to 1 and then opening your eyes to allow more time to shift.
Once in alpha state add visualizations for healing and self- growth. For example,
after having counted to 21 and achieved a state of relaxation, focus your
attention on your breath. With each inhalation, visualize clear, pure energy
entering your lungs and spreading throughout your body. With each exhalation,
visualize any toxins, discomfort, or pain leaving your body with every breath
you exhale.