Glossary

Brain waves are the rhythmic electrical activity of the brain, and different types of brain waves are associated with different states of consciousness:

• Alpha waves
  A medium-frequency pattern of brain activity that occurs when someone is alert but relaxed, such as during meditation or yoga. Alpha waves are associated with mental readiness and play a role in focus and attention.


• Beta waves
  A fast-paced, low-amplitude rhythm that occurs when someone is awake and focusing on mental or physical tasks, such as solving problems or making decisions. Beta waves are stimulating and help with logical thinking.


• Gamma waves
  A very fast brain wave that occurs when someone is fully engaged in problem-solving or information processing. Gamma waves indicate that the brain is firing at its highest frequency.


• Delta waves
  The slowest brain waves, associated with deep, dreamless sleep. Delta waves can also occur during intense meditation or in cases of severe brain injury.


• Theta waves
  A state between wakefulness and sleep that occurs during meditation, prayer, and spiritual awareness. Theta waves are normal in children up to 13 years old, but abnormal in awake adults.

In physics, a coherent field is a field that has a statistical similarity at different points in time or space. Coherence is a property of waves that describes the correlation between the phase and amplitude of two or more waves. Coherent fields are characterized by a fixed relationship between the phase of waves in a beam of radiation with a single frequency.

a region within a material where individual components, like atoms or molecules, are oscillating in a coordinated manner, maintaining a consistent phase relationship with each other, essentially acting as a single, unified system with a high degree of coherence, often observed in quantum mechanics and related fields; it signifies a collective, synchronized behavior within that specific area

(a.k.a. EM Field and EMF) a field of force that consists of both electric and magnetic components, resulting from the motion of an electric charge and containing a definite amount of electromagnetic energy.

The theory that cognition is shaped by the body's physical state and capabilities. It suggests that our thoughts are not just controlled by the brain, but that our bodies also shape our thinking.
Embodied cognition is based on the idea that cognition is the result of a dynamic interaction between neural and non-neural processes. It emphasizes that cognition involves acting with a physical body on an environment.

In psychology and neurology, entrainment is the process by which people's neural activity becomes similar during a conversation. This can lead to a feeling of connection and understanding between the people involved.

A curve or geometric figure, each part of which has the same statistical character as the whole. Fractals are useful in modeling structures (such as eroded coastlines or snowflakes) in which similar patterns recur at progressively smaller scales, and in describing partly random or chaotic phenomena such as crystal growth, fluid turbulence, and galaxy formation.

A growth mindset is the belief that a person's abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning, rather than being fixed traits.

Heart rate variability (HRV) is the slight variation in time between heartbeats. It's a measure of how well your autonomic nervous system balances the "fight-or-flight" and "rest-and-digest" responses.

The holographic principle is a property of string theories and a supposed property of quantum gravity that states that the description of a volume of space can be thought of as encoded on a lower-dimensional boundary to the region – such as a light-like boundary like a gravitational horizon.
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"Ironic process theory" is a psychological concept that states that when someone actively tries to suppress a thought or feeling, it paradoxically becomes more likely to surface in their mind, essentially meaning that the attempt to avoid a thought can lead to it becoming even more prominent; often referred to as the "white bear phenomenon" where trying not to think about a white bear makes you think about it more. This theory was primarily developed by social psychologist Daniel Wegner.

Mental contrasting is a self-regulation strategy that helps people commit to and achieve goals by imagining a desired future and then considering the obstacles that stand in the way.

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change and reorganize itself in response to new experiences and stimuli. It's a lifelong process that allows the brain to adapt to injuries, learn new things, and form memories.

One of two branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), (the other being the sympathetic nervous system). It is defined functionally as the system controlling rest, repair, enjoyment, eating, sleeping, sexual activity, and social dominance, among other functions. The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates salivary secretions and digestive secretions in the stomach and produces pupillary constriction, decreases in heart rate, and increased blood flow to the genitalia during sexual excitement.

A quanta is the smallest discrete unit (such as a particle) of a natural phenomenon in a system where the units are in a bound state. For example, a quanta of electromagnetic radiation, or light, is a photon.

In much reduced and layman terms, Quantum Field Theory describes a model where every particle and force has it's own field, all stacked on top of each other and permeating all of the universe

also known as heart rate variability in synchrony with respiration, it is when your heart rate increases when you inhale and decreases when you exhale. This is a healthy response to breathing and is a sign of good cardiovascular health.

the degree to which the skin transmits a small electric current between two electrodes, changes in which are typically used to measure a person’s level of arousal or energy mobilization

The brain's primary network responsible for spatial awareness is centered around the posterior parietal cortex (PPC), which works in conjunction with the hippocampus to create a mental map of our surroundings, allowing us to navigate and understand our spatial orientation within an environment.

State-dependent learning is a psychological phenomenon where information is most easily retrieved when a person is in the same mental or physical state as they were when they originally learned it

In psychology, the term temenos refers to a sacred space or inner sanctuary that symbolizes the psyche's wholeness and connection to the collective unconscious. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung believed that the human need to establish and preserve a temenos is indicated by dream images, drawings, and mandalas.

Jung described a temenos as a virtual, meditative space that can be inhabited by the mind. He believed that a temenos protects the center of the personality from being influenced by the outside world. Jung also believed that a temenos is a place where one can safely encounter the unconscious and bring its contents into consciousness

The Three-fold Law, also known as the Rule of Three or Law of Return, is a religious tenet that states that the energy a person puts out into the world will be returned to them three times. It is held by some Wiccans, Neo-Pagans, and occultists.

the tenth cranial nerve, a mixed nerve with both sensory and motor fibers that serves many functions. The sensory fibers innervate the external ear, vocal organs, and thoracic and abdominal viscera. The motor nerves innervate the tongue, vocal organs, and—through many ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system—the thoracic and abdominal viscera. Also called cranial nerve X; pneumogastric nerve.

A breathing technique that involves uneven breathing, where the exhale is longer than the inhale. The name translates to "uneven breath". Vishama Vritti Pranayama is intended to help with: Stress, Sleep, Anxiety, and Overall wellbeing.

protection spell used to guard against negative energies, entities, and other forms of spiritual, emotional,  or even physical harm.