Hi-Gamma (60-80 Hz)
Hi-Gamma Rule
We reward left Gamma going down as this supports the attenuation of the narrative self to minimal levels of self awareness (minimal self). The minimal self is present-moment focused and experiential in nature. The narrative self relies heavily on language, past events, and future planning to build its identity (Dor-Ziderman et al. 2013). Since the left side of the brain processes speech, rewarding Gamma down reduces verbal processing and supports the identification with the present-focused, experiential self.
Hi-Gamma Weights
Level 3 and 4 meditators are assigned a rule weight of -1, as this rule is derived from a study of advanced mindfulness meditators (Dor-Ziderman et al. 2013).