What Is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural, normal and pleasant state of the mind that we have all experienced at various times. It involves focused attention, concentration on an object, an idea or activity with full involvement, while attention to anything else is temporarily suspended.

At night when we fall asleep we all pass through a point when entering sleep called the Hypnoidal Point: an altered state of awareness, when one is half awake and half asleep, relaxed and comfortable, safe and secure, aware yet not bothered. We can experience this "trance like" state in our everyday lives, for example; becoming totally involved watching a movie or a sports game, driving on a familiar route where you do not quite remember part of the journey, daydreaming, reading an absorbing book.

Hypnosis is a relaxed state of mind where one can indeed focus on an idea, an aspect of one's life, a dilemma or a challenge. It is used by sports people and corporate management for performance and motivation, in advertising to attract you to certain ideas, by public speakers and politicians to captivate their audiences and by many therapists to effectively change or improve aspects of peoples lives.

What Does It Feel Like?

Sensations of Hypnosis vary from person to person. It is usual to experience mild drowsiness together with pleasant feelings of comfort and well being. They are in fact, totally relaxed. People in hypnosis are conscious and able to hear the Hypnotherapist's voice, remaining at all time in control of themselves. They will not do or say anything that they would not elect to do of their own choice.

What Is Hypnotherapy and How Does It Work?

Simply put, it is therapy under hypnosis. During hypnosis, the body and conscious mind are in a relaxed, natural state, while the subconscious mind remains alert and receptive to suggestions. Hypnotic suggestions bypass the intellectual mind, called the conscious and zero in on the subconscious. When given a new suggestion that is within the bounds of a person's belief system and moral orientation, the subconscious mind accepts it literally as a new reality.

The ability to reprogram emotional attitudes and reactions is a latent ability within every human being. Hypnotherapy is the most functional and reasonable way to build new behaviours, create new patterns and find alternate ways of dealing with situations, thereby enforcing positive change and restoring well-being of mind and body.

How Safe Is Hypnosis?

In the hands of a trained professional, it is a natural and beneficial experience that is free from drugs and totally safe. People can end the experience at any time they choose if they feel the need. The hypnotic state can only be maintained by mutual co-operation between the client and the therapist. You can't be hypnotised against your will.

Can Anyone Be Hypnotised?

Virtually anyone can be hypnotised - some more easily than others. Improvement comes with practice and someone who starts slowly can often become a better subject than a fast starter.

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