What is hypnosis?
This has already been answered by many and I have quoted
some of the best answers below: "Hypnosis
is simply the deliberate use of the imagination,
paralleled with strong focus and relaxation. Done well,
it can work in the same way as when you are dreaming -
the mind's 'Reality Simulator'…. So when you go into
hypnosis, you simply get very involved with an inner reality … it's
not just about colorful imagination, it's about controlling
your attention - getting it focused on one or a few things. “
(Roger Elliott of Uncommon
Knowledge)
What is Hypno Therapy?
Hypno therapy uses hypnosis to access the subconscious
mind to find solutions to problems that the conscious
mind is having trouble dealing with. If you have
trouble with unhealthy habits, like smoking or overeating, or if you want
to cure any phobias you have, or if you just want to
feel more relaxed and confident,
hypno therapy can help you achieve your goals.
The mind is basically divided into two parts. The conscious
mind is what we use when we are awake and alert. We use
it to reason and make decisions. The unconscious mind is
where we store our memories, dreams, and thoughts. Under
hypnosis, we can easily access the unconscious mind and
all the thoughts and information stored there. In essence,
the conscious mind is turned off, even though you are aware
of your surroundings and in complete control of yourself.
You are simply bypassing the thinking and reasoning parts
of the conscious mind.
A hypnotherapist is someone who can induce a hypnotic
state, or help you become deeply relaxed so that you can
access your subconscious mind. Some people are able to
learn to do this for themselves. With hypno therapy, the
therapist will get you into the hypnotic state and make
suggestions about the changes you want to make. These suggestions
will be implanted in your mind and stay with you after
you come out of your hypnotic state.
(Roger Elliott of Uncommon Knowledge)
"Modern techniques of
hypnosis are nothing like the stereotyped dangling watch,
with commands like "when
I click my fingers you will forget..." That old approach
is neither helpful nor effective. However now the techniques
are not at all manipulative and they are extremely effective.
YOU are the one who is in control!
Modern methods are about helping you to change your mind
set. By giving you powerful information in a relaxed and
open state of mind, you can get past the barriers in your
thinking, overcome your fears, and adopt effective new
strategies to transform your life.
Self improvement with hypnosis is so effective because
it enables you to take a break from your normal way of
going about things and to appreciate other, perhaps more
effective approaches. The calmness of the hypnotic state
then allows you to choose which new ways are best for you."
(Peter Shepherd of trans4mind.com)
For the medically minded, a good thorough and comprehensive
article about hypnosis can be found via the link on the
left entitled What
Is Hypnosis.
What are the benefits
of hypnotherapy?
The use of hypnosis in a therapeutic way can allow access
to more of your mind’s
power for healing or self development. Using powerful imagination to visualise
and to feel a different way of being or behaving alters your responses next time
the situation is encountered. This can be used to great effect to undo ‘errors’ in
programming where a fear or anxiety state has been linked to normally safe objects
or situations (phobias and panic
attacks).
5 Hypnosis Myths Exploded
OVER the years, hypnosis has picked up all sorts of weird associations from stage hypnotists, the media and superstition. This is a great shame, because in reality, hypnosis is your single most effective tool for change. Hypnosis is your birthright, and you should know how to use it so it doesn’t use you. Here we dispel the biggest hypnosis myths.
Hypnosis Myth 1) All hypnosis is the same
As with anything, hypnosis can be good, bad or indifferent. The most common is old-style authoritarian hypnosis of the type “You are getting sleepy, you are feeling confident”. Unsurprisingly, this sort of hypnosis doesn’t work well with many people. Good hypnosis uses subtle psychological principles and advanced communication patterns.It’s like the difference between a football coach who thinks you’ll perform best if he yells at you, compared with the more elegant style of a great leader who knows that to get the best from his people, he needs to understand motivation, to cajole, encourage and reward.
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Hypnosis Myth 2) Subliminals work
Subliminals are words that you can’t hear. Common sense says they shouldn’t work, and there’s no research proving that they do.
Hypnosis Myth 3) Some people can’t be hypnotized
The only reason you can’t be hypnotized is if you are incapable of paying attention due to extremely low IQ or brain damage. That’s not to say that every hypnotist can hypnotize you however. The more flexible the hypnotist, the more effective she will be with the largest number of people.
Hypnosis Myth 4) Hypnosis is something weird that other people do to you
If you couldn't go into hypnosis, you wouldn't be able to sleep, to learn, or get nervous through 'negative self hypnosis'. (You know when you imagine things going wrong and it makes you feel anxious? Well that's self hypnosis!) Hypnosis is simply a deliberate utilization of the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) or dream state. We’re not giving people medication here – if it wasn’t a natural ability, hypnosis wouldn’t work!
Hypnosis Myth 5) You lose control in hypnosis
Crazy news stories, stage hypnotists and gossip have created the illusion that you lose control in hypnosis. In fact, when hypnotized, you are relaxed and focused – and able to choose to get up and walk away at any time. You choose to give your attention to the hypnotist, and you can withdraw it at any time. If you have been scared of hypnosis in the past, this article has hopefully convinced you to at least give it a try. But remember, ensure what you’re getting is the real thing. Visit www.hypnosisdownloads.com
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