Understanding the relaxation process (12)

• Reprogramming our subconscious mind through relaxation is possible. It is necessary to understand what happens during this process to benefit from its regular practice.  

Our mind works on two different levels: the conscious and the subconscious. At the conscious level, we find everything that we notice in the external environment, that is, the direct contact with the world through our five senses. The subconscious level is responsible for directing other processes that we do not realize, such as digestion, heartbeat and other bodily activities of which we are not directly aware. On the other hand our subconscious mind stores all our past experiences, as well as the opinion we have of about ourselves.

In our previous post, we analyzed the different phases of sleep, those are called beta, alpha, gamma, and delta, according to the frequency of the electrical impulses emitted by the brain. Of these, the alpha level is an intermediate state between wakefulness and sleep (beta and gamma). When we perform the relaxation exercise, we place ourselves at the alpha level, and it is at that level that we make contact with the subconscious mind. We open a communication bridge between our subconscious and the conscious mind.

In that state, we will have the possibility of improving our physical capacity and health through concentration in some area or functioning of the body. We will also have the opportunity to reprogram our subconscious mind through the repetition of positive phrases or the visualization of some desired goal.

When we reach the alpha level, we should not waste the opportunity to benefit from the repetition of positive phrases that will be accepted by our subconscious mind. Some phrases that you could use are: "Every day I feel better physically and mentally," or this one: "I am in control of my life and my actions," "I am learning to use my mind more effectively." You can write your own phrases which apply to your specific problems. These will be imbued in the subconscious mind and will make you create a more positive personal image, as well as give you the ability to overcome specific difficulties and fears that you may have.

Remember, our subconscious mind is highly receptive at the alpha level. In alpha, we reach a state where we are neither awake nor asleep, but completely relaxed. We reached the alpha level through the relaxation exercise that we explained in previous posts.

The successes of our life, the failures, interpersonal relationships and everything that has happened to us, has created a personal image of ourselves. Many of our current shortcomings are due to subconscious programming. The data accumulated in the subconscious mind can be allies to achieve our growth as human beings, but they can also be an obstacle to our development.

The repetition of positive phrases, once reached the alpha level, can benefit us enormously to make the subconscious mind work in our favor. To receive the benefits of relaxation exercises, these should be practiced at least once a day and preferably three times. If practiced correctly, in a period of 8 to 12 weeks you will notice considerable benefits in physical health, greater self-confidence and an increased ability to face problems. The most important thing is to create the habit since without continuity the received benefits will not be permanent.