Hypnosis is a powerful tool for change. It works by providing deep relaxation of body, conscious mind and emotions in a way that allows your subconscious mind to absorb new ideas and intentions. Most people find the experience of hypnotic trance both calming and invigorating. After a hypnotherapy session, you will likely notice that your thoughts and behaviors change over days or weeks. Sometimes the changes are immediate.
Hypnosis is safe and gentle. In a hypnotic trance, you are deeply relaxed physically, but mentally aware and highly focused. You hear and respond to everything said by your therapist. You are open to the transformative suggestions that make sense for you and align with your values. You have access to the deepest parts of your subconscious mind.
Mild hypnotic trance is a naturally occurring state. You are familiar with it if you have ever lost track of time while immersed in a good book or working on a creative project, if you have driven a familiar route while lost in thought about something else, if you daydream. In terms of brainwaves, it is similar to meditation.
Contrary to common myths about hypnosis:
- You are aware and in control at all times;
- You will do nothing in hypnotic trance that is contrary to your values;
- You need not (and will not) reveal anything you want to keep private;
- Your subconscious mind will take in only information and suggestions that it considers useful to you.