focuskid, galvanic tester sounds interesting. How much does it cost? I am interested in EEG because I think it's the best way to monitor my brain to see whether I am in Alpha and lower brain states.
Doesn't galvanic tester only test the level of stress? Well, I will definitely google around for it.
As far as the EEG machine is concerned, A decent Brainmaster E2 module with some software seems to cost around $1,000 (which I don't have!). Building it on my own will cost me around $200-300, but seems to require an indept electronics skills.
I know that monks and gurus don't depend on these machines, but I think we who live in the 21st century could use some high-tech boost.