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Brain Snapshots allow you to get an instant visual pulse of your brain daily and see how habits and lifestyle choices impact your brain activity.
Built on over a decade of EEG research and 1,200,000+ neurofeedback sessions, Brain Snapshots turn subjective mental states into measurable data you can track over time.
Brain Snapshots are delivered through the Myndlift app which is compatible with Muse S, Muse S Athena, and Muse 2 headbands.
Myndlift is a comprehensive neurofeedback and brain health platform that combines brainwave and hemodynamic data to help members improve focus, calm, and cognitive performance. Used by tens of thousands of members and thousands of clinicians globally, with over 1,200,000 neurofeedback sessions delivered to date.
Some days your mind feels razor-sharp; other days, foggy for no clear reason. Brain Snapshots captures those shifts and gives you a visual pulse of your brain in just three minutes, showing you how sleep, stress, or even that second cup of coffee can affect your mental state.
Developed by Myndlift, the leading platform for at-home neurofeedback and brain performance tracking, Brain Snapshots uses clinical-grade EEG to turn brain activity into clear, trackable insights.
Built on over a decade of research and more than a million neurofeedback sessions, Snapshots bring the precision of the clinic into everyday life, something no other consumer or clinical brain health platform currently offers.
What is a Brain Snapshot?
A Brain Snapshot is a three-minute EEG-based brain scan completed through the Myndlift app.
It records brainwaves (patterns of brain’s electrical activity) from multiple regions of the brain and instantly calculates six key metrics that describe mental performance and cognitive state:
Fatigue: This metric measures the amount of very slow delta activity relative to alpha. Elevated delta relative to alpha is often observed in drowsiness, fatigue, or mental exhaustion, whereas a lower ratio reflects more wakeful, alert states with stronger alpha activity.
Mental load: Reflects how much cognitive effort or working memory your brain is using.
Engagement: The ratio compares slower theta activity (linked to drowsiness and mind-wandering) with faster beta activity (linked to focus and cognitive control). A high ratio suggests greater distractibility or reduced engagement, while a lower ratio reflects stronger attentional control.
Alpha Peak: Peak Alpha is the frequency within the alpha range (roughly 8–12 Hz) where brain activity is strongest. A higher peak frequency is often linked to faster information processing and greater cognitive efficiency, while a lower peak is sometimes associated with slowed thinking or age-related decline. Learn more about Alpha Peak →
Alpha response: Measures how much alpha activity increases when the eyes close after being open. A strong increase reflects healthy adaptability and the brain’s capacity to disengage from external stimulation, while a weak response can indicate reduced flexibility or difficulty shifting into restful states.
Beta balance: This measure looks at how much of the brain’s beta activity is concentrated in the faster beta range (20–30 Hz). Elevated fast-beta is linked to mental tension, worry, and overactivation, whereas a lower ratio reflects more balanced, calmer beta activity associated with focused alertness.
Each Brain Snapshot generates color-coded brain maps showing your data in comparison to population norms, derived from Myndlift’s proprietary EEG database, one of the largest of its kind.
Understanding brain data can be complex, so Brain Snapshots include an explanation layer that automatically interprets each brain map.
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Your first Brain Snapshot, step-by-step
To start using Brain Snapshots, you’ll need the Myndlift app and a compatible EEG headband. The setup takes only a few minutes:
Get Myndlift: Start by joining the Myndlift neurofeedback program, which includes access to Brain Snapshots. If you already have a Muse S Athena, Muse S, or Muse 2 headband, you can try Brain Snapshots for free through the Myndlift app.
Connect your headband: Brain Snapshots are delivered through the Myndlift neurofeedback platform and are compatible with the Muse headbands.
Relax and record. The scan takes three minutes while Myndlift collects EEG data across multiple channels.
Review your results. Within seconds, Myndlift generates visual brain maps and metric scores, along with an explanation that translates your results into simple, actionable insights.
Tag your state. After each Snapshot, you can tag what you did before the scan (e.g., “drank coffee,” “exercised,” “just ate,” “slept poorly,” “felt anxious”) to track how activities affect your brain.
Over time, Brain Snapshots build a personalized brain performance timeline, a visual record of how your mental state changes in response to your habits, environment, and daily choices.
Where Brain Snapshots fit in the EEG landscape?
Feature | Myndlift Brain Snapshots | Other Consumer EEG Devices | Meditation Trackers |
|---|---|---|---|
Scan duration | 3 minutes | 20–60 minutes | Continuous sessions |
Metrics provided | Fatigue, Load, Engagement, Alpha Peak, Alpha Response, Beta Balance | Raw EEG data only | Basic calm/focus levels |
Comparison data | Population-level model (10+ years of EEG data) | None | None |
AI explanations | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Lifestyle tagging | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Clinical-grade EEG | ✅ Yes | ✅ Partial | ❌ No |
A Decade of Data Behind Every Map
The Myndlift platform has analyzed more than 1,200,000 EEG neurofeedback sessions and 20 million minutes of brain data.
This extensive dataset allows Brain Snapshots to provide contextual, evidence-based insights rather than isolated readings.
Every new scan is compared against this large normative model, giving members a sense of where they stand relative to population averages for fatigue, focus, and balance.
From Brain Snapshots to transformation
Most people train their bodies, but few know how to train their brains. Myndlift changes that.
It’s the leading neurofeedback platform that turns real brain data into personalized, training programs you can do from home with human expert guidance.
And while Brain Snapshots lets you see your brain’s state in minutes, it’s just one of many tools that make the Myndlift experience complete:
Comprehensive assessments: Establish a clear brain health baseline with qEEG mapping, cognitive tests, and symptom questionnaires.
Personalization: Based on baseline and goals, get a custom brain training plan created by your dedicated Neuro Coach, a real expert who supports and guides your progress.
Variety of activities: Train through games, audio, or even YouTube and Netflix, while your brain learns to regulate itself.
Multi-sensory 3D neurofeedback: Visual, auditory, and haptic feedback create full immersion. You can see, hear, and feel your progress.
Harmonia: Train with functional music crafted by neuroscientists and composers.
Messaging: Stay connected to your Neuro Coach for real-time guidance, reviews, and support.
Alpha Peak tracking: Watch how your daily choices influence focus, balance, and performance.
Progress insights and reports: Track improvements in focus, calm, and overall brain function, session by session.
With over 1.2 million neurofeedback sessions completed worldwide, Myndlift stands as the most trusted, human-guided neurofeedback experience available today, bringing clinical precision into everyday life.
Why Brain Snaphots are the future of brain tracking
Before Brain Snapshots, understanding your brain required a full qEEG assessment in a clinic, often taking hours and costing hundreds of dollars.
Myndlift now makes advanced brain insight accessible and available in three minutes from home.
It’s like checking your pulse before a run or glancing at your step count. Only now, you can see how your brain’s doing before that big meeting, after a long day, or during your morning coffee.
From anywhere, anytime.
How to get Brain Snapshots?
Take our 10-second quiz to see if you’re eligible for a personalized, human-guided neurofeedback program now powered by Brain Snapshots, the fastest way to measure your brain’s progress from home.
If you already have a Muse headband, you can try out Brain Snapshots for free. Download the Myndlift app for iOS and start tracking.
FAQs
What are brainwaves?
Brainwaves are patterns of electrical activity occurring in the brain. They are measured using a technology called Electroencephalography (EEG) and grouped into ranges like delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma, each linked to different mental states, from deep sleep to sharp focus.
What are alpha brainwaves?
Alpha waves are mid-range frequencies dominant while you’re awake but relaxed, with your eyes generally closed and not processing much external input. If you’re daydreaming or sunbathing, let’s say, and you’re not asleep, you’re likely experiencing the calming relaxation of alpha waves. Brain Snapshots help you track your alpha activity to understand how relaxation and focus interact in your daily life.
What are beta brainwaves?
Beta brainwaves are present when we are awake, alert, and connected with the world around us. They’re associated with being mentally engaged, problem-solving, creativity, and putting our thoughts into action. Brain Snapshots measure your beta balance to help you see when mental effort tips into tension.
What device do I need to take a Brain Snapshot?
To take a Brain Snapshot, you’ll need Muse S Athena, Muse S, or Muse 2 connected to the Myndlift app. You can get the Muse S Athena directly through Myndlift. The bundle offers a significant discount on the device.
How long does a Brain Snapshot take?
Each Brain Snapshot takes approximately three minutes.
What do Brain Snapshots measure?
They measure fatigue, load, engagement, alpha peak, alpha response, and beta balance.
How are my results analyzed?
Your data is compared to Myndlift’s population database, built from over a decade of EEG recordings.
About the author:
Dubravka Rebic
Dubravka Rebic puts a lot of time and energy into researching and writing in order to help create awareness and positive change in the mental health space. From poring over scientific studies to reading entire books in order to write a single content piece, she puts in the hard work to ensure her content is of the highest quality and provides maximum value.
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