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Hypnosis – a state between relaxation and heightened alertness

The word “hypnosis” comes from the Greek (“hypnos” = sleep), but it is not actually sleep. The Scottish surgeon James Braid (1795-1860) coined the term in the 19th century, but later realized that hypnosis is a state of focused concentration. He even wanted to change the term to “monoideism” (fixation on an idea) – but the name “hypnosis” remained.

Today we know: Hypnosis is a natural state of consciousness in which you are deeply relaxed and highly focused at the same time. Does that sound contradictory? Perhaps at first glance, but anyone who has experienced hypnosis knows how powerful and pleasant this state can be.

What do the experts say?

Interestingly, there is no universally accepted definition of hypnosis, although it has been scientifically recognized since 2006. Even science has not yet found a clear explanation. However, many well-known hypnotists and experts have tried to describe hypnosis:

• Dave Elman:
  “Bypassing the critical factor of consciousness and establishing acceptable and selective thinking in the subconscious mind.”

• Milton Erickson:
  “A state of heightened awareness and receptivity and increased receptivity to an idea or set of ideas.”

• Dirk Revenstorf:
  “Hypnotherapy uses hypnotic trance to facilitate behavioral change, new thought associations and emotional restructuring.”

• Jason Linett:
  “Hypnosis is a natural process in which your mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions and new skills.”

• American Psychological Association (APA):
  “An altered state of consciousness with focused attention and increased responsiveness to suggestions for action.”

And what does Wikipedia say?

Wikipedia defines hypnosis as:
“A natural psychological process in which the mind’s critical thinking ability is bypassed and selective thinking is established.”

The German Wikipedia, on the other hand, describes hypnosis as:
“State of artificially induced partial sleep combined with an altered state of consciousness.”
However, this definition is misleading because hypnosis is not sleep – rather a focused wakefulness in which you have even more control over your subconscious than in a normal waking state.

Hypnosis is like a driving lesson

Imagine hypnosis is like learning to drive a car:

• The driving instructor (me as the hypnotist) gives instructions.
  The learner driver (you as the client) is at the wheel.
• If I tell you: “Turn left”, but you turn right, there’s nothing I can do about it. You are in control.

It’s the same in hypnosis: I make suggestions, but you decide whether to follow them. If you cooperate, we can achieve great results – if you don’t, hypnosis is ineffective. You are always in control.

Why hypnosis is so powerful

When we are awake, we often have limited access to our subconscious. In hypnosis, this access is opened up – you gain more control over yourself, not less. Your subconscious (and sometimes even the superconscious) is activated to find solutions to your issues.

Are you ready to leave your limitations and blockages behind?

You have the power to change your life and hypnosis is the key. Why wait any longer when you can take the first step now?

Book your  preliminary talk now. Let’s unleash your full potential together.