What is Alpha State?
Alpha state refers to brain activity in the alpha frequency band (8–12 Hz). Alpha waves are prominent during relaxed wakefulness with eyes closed, and during certain meditative and focused states.
Characteristics
- •Frequency — 8–12 Hz
- •Location — dominant in occipital (visual) cortex when eyes closed
- •Subjective — calm, alert, present
- •Attention — alpha can reflect "inhibition" of irrelevant processing, supporting focus
In ONDA Life
Part 7 "Perceptual Stabilization" uses the image of "entering a Theta/Alpha state to ground the mind." ONDA does not record EEG, so the app does not check your alpha rhythm; the phrase describes the intended state of relaxed, alert attention, not a measured brain rhythm.