Brain science 101: When you're stressed you run on Beta waves which releases fight & flight hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol. Alpha waves is up next which aids in your overall learning and integration of knowledge. Theta is the intriguing border between the conscious and the subconscious worlds. It's a state just before sleeping and just after awakening. While in a theta state, the mind is capable of deep and profound learning, healing and growth. In this state you can heal & create. Why meditate? So you can get in this state and be aware of it, that's where you can create!