Tips on How to Do Hypnosis

Hypnosis refers to a mental condition that resembles a hyper- attentive state of mind. When a person is in a hypnotic state, the state of mind is basically characterized by relaxation, suggestibility and increased imagination. The term hypnosis comes from neuro-hypnotism, which means nervous sleep. There are several different types of hypnosis techniques, depending on the different approaches used for achieving hypnosis. Generally, hypnosis can be achieved with the help of a qualified hypnotist or hypnotherapist who guides you on how to do hypnosis.

Hypnosis Techniques

*The first technique involves delivering hypnotic suggestions by a hypnotist; this helps in calming the mind and also blocking distractions. A deep concentration on a feeling or any other suggestion then follows. Your therapist may suggest several different options to achieve your personal goal and different ways to cope with a situation.

*Another technique involves the use of mental imagery. The therapist stimulates your mental imagination of certain subject by giving suggestions of vivid mental images. This method involves visualizing image of winning a trophy, prior to physical participation of the game.

*Self-hypnosis is the third technique. The therapist teaches you how to induce hypnosis all by yourself. The therapist may recommend the use of positive affirmations or even imageries that will help in boosting your confidence while ruling out all the unpleasant thoughts. The main reason behind self-hypnosis is to aid a person achieve control over habits, emotions, behavior, physical wellness or perceptions. Below are simple steps and tips on how to do hypnosis.

How to Perform Self-hypnosis

1.Find a private, comfortable and quiet place where you can comfortably sit in a chair or a couch. Make sure you wear loose comfortable clothes. The temperature of the area should not be too cool or warm.

2.While sitting or lying down, make sure your legs don’t cross as well as any other body part. It’s important that you are not disturbed for at least 30 minutes.

3.Close your eyes and eliminate all feelings of stress, fear and anxiety. Feel your stress and other worries sucked from the head and body into your lungs. Blow everything out slowly and watch them go away from you as you imagine a bright force coming with a lot of energy and light.

4.Picture yourself in good scene where you are in a higher place and you see everything below you. Imagine yourself going down the stairs, take each step and as feel yourself drifting further into a deep state of relaxation.

5.Finally, it’s time to address your worries and concerns. Make sure you use future tense when you speak; avoid using any negative connotations. Instead of saying you don’t want to be irritable, try to say you are calm and relaxed. Keep on repeating positive statements as many times as you wish. After this, imagine yourself going up stairs. Continue counting from 0 to 10.

If you keep on doing this, at least once a day or even more, you will soon start to experience some positive changes in your emotional plus psychological landscape. You can also visit a therapist for more advice on how to do hypnosis.

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