ABOUT HYPNOSIS
What
is HYPNOSIS?
The
hypnotic trance is not necessarily a sleep, trance is perhaps best
referred to as “an altered state of awareness”.
Hypnosis is a natural method of lulling the conscious mind in order to
reach the subconscious. When the subconscious is spoken to directly, old
patterns and conditioning can be reprogrammed which allows new ideas and
positive suggestion to be introduced. These positive suggestions can
then be used to help make the changes you deserve.
Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, much like others that we
naturally go in and out of everyday, such as “day dreaming”.
Whilst hypnotised you remain in control at all times and you will not
say or do anything against your will.
You are not in a coma-like or sleep state and you will remain aware of
what is happening.
Guided by a qualified hypnotherapist, hypnosis is a safe method of
self-improvement.
Most often people come out of hypnosis feeling superb, relaxed and
refreshed. You determine your own success by your motivation and
cooperation.
Misconceptions.
There
are so many people that still have no idea about hypnosis but thank
goodness, nowadays people are becoming much more aware and are
understanding the powers of hypnotherapy.
In the U.K people are starting to realise that the Doctor is not the
cure for all illnesses people realise that we must take care of our own
health. I’m not saying that we should ever ignore the advice of the
Doctors, Doctors advice is always best but there will be many times when
other complimentary therapy should be used as well.
People still believe that the hypnotist controls the mind of the subject
and certainly for hypnotherapy this is not true. Some still believe, the
hypnotists has a special “power” over the subject / the subject is
in a coma-like state, unable to see, hear, feel or remember anything /
some still think only weak-minded people can be hypnotised whilst others
believe only the strongest minded people can be hypnotised
How
can HYPNOSIS help YOU?
The
human brain works in two basic ways and is split up into two halves. The
conscious and the subconscious, the left and right hemispheres. The left
and right side of the brain are linked together by the cortex, in front
of the cortex is a little black bow we call the critical factor.
Hypnotherapy works by accessing the subconscious mind, once inside the
subconscious mind direct positive suggestion will soon break old habits
and start creating new more positive beliefs and habits.
The
conscious mind.
Is
generally defined as including the ego, rational thought patterns, self
image, is goal perceiving, will power.
The
conscious mind equals 12% of our total physical volume of the brain, it
has control of the Nervous System and voluntary action of muscles.
It accepts or rejects all its information on its own reasoning power
which it has built up from proven knowledge, education and deductions
from its own senses.
The
subconscious mind.
The
subconscious mind equals 88% of the brain capacity and has control of
the Autonomic Nervous System, muscles, organs, glands and all other
operations that occur automatically. This brain acts automatically, it
can not argue or reject anything that it is told. The subconscious can
only work on its present understanding.
Memory.
The
subconscious houses our memory, everything that we have ever experienced
is stored here, down to the minute detail.
Imagination.
“What
the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve”.
We
can do and be whatever we choose, it is really only the limits of our
imagination that prevents a person going forward in life.
How
can Mind Power help us to achieve our goals?
Quite
simply, we tend to get what we focus on. If anything in this life is
achievable then by directing mind power it can be achieved . First we
have to believe we can achieve.
If I want something and I tell myself I can’t do it then I will fail,
unless by some small chance something miraculous happens to put my goal
in my path, even then, I may fail if I don’t believe I can succeed.
Now when I tell myself, “yes I can do this” it is a certainty that I
can SUCCEED, I’m already half way up the mountain. The summit will be
reached by work and determination but knowing I can do it makes the
journey easy and enjoyable.
What
is a HYPNOTHERAPY session like?
The
hypnotherapist acts as a guide to help you make the changes you have
decided to make. Once the you have entered into the hypnotic trance the
hypnotist can use numerous methods to teach your subconscious new ideas
and patterning. At time you may be a more “active” participant,
answering questions and giving feedback to the hypnotist.
Can
anyone be HYPNOTISED?
Anyone
who can understand the hypnotherapist’s language can be hypnotised to
some degree. The exceptions are: those who are
educationally subnormal or suffering from senility, very young
children, hard drug addicts, anybody under the influence of a large
level of alcohol. Maybe around 5% of the population.
Can
somebody’s mind be too strong?
No.
The stronger the mind the better the ability to focus and concentrate,
which makes the hypnotised state easier to achieve. The statement “my
mind is too strong to be hypnotised” is usually based on fear and the
individuals who say this are often the best subjects of all ! It is not
difficult to resist being hypnotised and needs no specific strength of
mind at all. It’s getting into hypnosis that takes the mental work!!
Is
HYPNOSIS safe?
Hypnosis
is 100% safe when used by a qualified hypnotherapist.
It
is not possible for anyone to come to any harm due to the hypnotic
process. In fact you can choose to enter or leave the hypnotic state at
any time. Hypnotherapy is also medically approved.
Can
you get stuck in HYPNOSIS?
No you definitely cannot! If you were hypnotised and the hypnotist just
walked away and left you, you would simply slip into a natural sleep or
bring yourself out of the state whenever you wanted to.
How
does HYPNOTHERAPY differ from STAGE HYPNOSIS?
The
hypnosis is the same though many believe it is not. But it is the
therapy part that is different. The stage hypnotist is out to entertain
others. The hypnotherapist is out to make somebody’s life more
enjoyable to live.
How
does HYPNOSIS work?
Nobody is 100% sure! All that is truly known about the phenomena is that
it allows the conscious critical faculty to be bypassed, allowing a
“gateway” to the subconscious mind.
How
far back can HYPNOSIS be traced?
Since the beginning of man kind. Hypnosis is older than medicine. It
goes back to the days of Egyptian priests and their sleep temples where
they “cured” illnesses. Cave drawings suggest that man began to
experiment with hypnosis 10,000 years ago, believe it or not! Chinese
employed techniques of prayer and meditation, Greek sleep temples and
Celtic Druids applied “magic sleep” for various purposes. Early
western culture associated hypnotism with which craft and devil worship.
Dr.
Franz Anton Mesmer was using “power of suggestion” in the late 1700s
and can be considered the beginning of modern hypnosis.
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