Hypnosis Information
History of Hypnosis
Hypnosis has a very long history, having been used as early as 2000 B.C. in Egyptian “sleep” or “dream” temples where a “sacred sleep” was induced for healing purposes. In the 18th Century, Austrian physician named Franz Anton Mesmer, popularized the therapeutic use of suggestion (known as “mesmerism” at the time) and not long after (around 1770), a Scottish surgeon named James Braid coined the term “hypnosis”. Eventually, a French Pharmacist introduced “auto-suggestion” or “self-hypnosis” in the 1900’s, realizing that people actually had the ability to heal themselves. Hypnosis was approved as a field of study by the American Medical Association in 1958 and has certainly advanced over the years. It is now recognized as a very effective and safe treatment for many ailments. Hypnosis can be used on its own or in combination with other healing modalities and/or medical treatments.
Hypnosis in Everyday Life
We are in and out of hypnosis naturally several times every day. It always happens just before you fall asleep and immediately after you wake up, but there are many other examples… Have you ever driven somewhere and upon arrival, not really remembered the last 5 minutes of your drive? Have you ever been so deeply engrossed in a movie, TV show or book… feeling as if the characters are real and being moved emotionally? Even when a person is daydreaming, playing video games, dancing, or is “lost in the music”, they are in a state of hypnosis. Have you lost all control or awareness when doing any of those things?… Of course not! You’re simply focused on one thing, to the exclusion of everything else. This is one of the main aspects of hypnosis.
How Does Hypnosis work?
The power for change lies within your subconscious (inner) mind, and hypnosis is a SAFE, FAST and EFFECTIVE way to access that part of your mind. Through guided relaxation of your body and mind, we are able to bypass the critical faculty, the analytical part of your conscious mind, and essentially re-train your mind to create positive outcomes. New, and more useful, concepts (given as “suggestions”) are introduced and easily accepted in hypnosis. That new information is what your conscious mind will draw from when making decisions, taking actions or forming opinions, impacting your life in a positive way.
Hypnosis directly influences the inner mind, which is where lasting change takes place! Hypnosis isn’t a temporary fix… It is a long-term solution!
"What we think determines what happens to us, so if we want to change our lives, we need to stretch our minds."
~ Wayne Dyer
Hypnosis FAQs
What to expect during your hypnosis session(s)
- One of the first things you can expect is complete relaxation of your body and mind! Each session is personalized for you and what you may need at that particular time. Hypnotic suggestions and NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) techniques are customized throughout your program to help you reach your goals. Each hypnosis session is approximately 60 minutes minutes depending on what may be needed.
- If you’d like, Reiki can also be incorporated into your hypnosis sessions.
- You are also sent home with audio tracks to reinforce your hypnosis and support you through your program, helping you stay focused on your goals.
- Self-hypnosis techniques are also learned and easily mastered to reinforce your desired changes and significantly lessen the chance of relapse. This allows self-hypnosis to be a life skill that you can use for positive change anytime.
What Hypnosis can be used for ?
The question should almost be, “What can’t hypnosis be used for?” as the list of possibilities is endless. These are some of the more common uses for hypnosis:
- Weight Management/Weight Loss
- Smoking Cessation/Quit Smoking
- Stress Management/Stress Reduction
- Panic attacks, and worrisome or uneasy feelings
- Low moods & increasing optimism
- Confidence Boosting & Improving Self-Esteem
- Pain Management/Chronic Pain
- Migraines/Headaches
- Sleep Enhancement/Insomnia
- Childbirth
- Fertility
- Performance Enhancement (Sports, Arts or otherwise)
- Public speaking & stage fright
- Fears, aversions & apprehensions
- Bad or nervous habits
- Test Anxiety
- Focus & Concentration
- Memory Improvement
- Goal Setting & Motivation
- Reducing side effects from cancer treatment
- Dental & Medical Procedures
- Pre-surgery preparation
Many people notice even more wonderful benefits from hypnosis, aside from what they initially wanted to accomplish. Hypnosis promotes wellness in all ways!
If there is a change you’d like to make in your life, there’s a good chance Hypnosis can help you make that change!
The effectiveness of hypnosis varies depending on a person’s motivation, belief, expectation, and commitment to change, as well as their ability to use their imagination (which is the language of the subconscious mind). Results may vary based on these factors.
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