HYPNOTISM

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Hypno Practice information & intro...

The basic methods of hypnosis involves progressive relaxation, affirmations, are programming using different positive affirmations and creative visualization. Once the subject is induced into hypnosis, it is very easy to take them second time provided you include trigger words like, "Every time you go into hypnosis you will go even more deeper into the deep state of relaxation and when I say sleep now you will go into deep relaxation instantly." The purpose and goal of taking the subject into hypnosis should be very clear before attempting the exercise of hypnosis.

Some of the other methods are:

Pendulum Method : Here a pendulum made out of brass, non metal or crystal is used. The person is made to follow the sway of the pendulum keeping it about one feet away from the eyes and 6 inches above direct gaze. Suggestions like, "As you observe the pendulum swing, your eyes will become heavier and heavier and at the count of three you shall close your eyes and go into a deep state of relaxation" are given. Most probably the subjects would blink at the beginning but eventually their eyes would become tired and they would not be able to keep the eyes fixed on the swinging object. This would result in hypnosis. Even after they close their eyes it is very important to keep on saying, " With very breath you are becoming more and more relaxed and going deeper and deeper into a total state of relaxation" otherwise the subject could come out easily.

Gaze Fixation : Subject can be made to fix his gaze on a shiny object held 2 feet away or at the palm of the therapist or even at the eyes of the hypnotist. Once the fixation is complete affirmations like, "As you observe the object or my eyes (whichever is applicable) you are becoming more and more relaxed, your breathing is becoming deeper. Your eyelids are becoming more and more heavier and you are going into total relaxation".This is a powerful method and the hypnotist while asking someone to look into his eyes might sometimes get hypnotized which is exactly the reverse of what the hypnotist intended.This ability can be strengthened by practicing Yogic technique Trataka which involves observing a candle for 10-15 minutes daily without blinking the eyes or till tears roll down.
This makes the person very powerful with piercing eyes and most of the people will not be able to see into your eyes. Trataka can also be practiced by constantly gazing at the moon and the early morning sun to increase psychic powers.

Hyperventilation Technique: This is an old technique used by the hypnotists in the last century where the subject is made to take a deep breath and hold it for some time and then made to exhale rapidly. Due to fast exhalation carbon dioxide levels decrease leading to dizziness. The hypnotist says, "As you breathe in and out your head will become lighter and lighter". Further subsequent deepening affirmations can be given.Placebo Technique: For difficult clients this is a disguised technique where a sugar pill is given to the subject and is told, " As you take this special hypnotic pill, you will start feeling drowsy and sleepy". Say it 2-3 times in a soothing, polite demeanor since some clients do not like authoritative affirmations. After 30 minutes observe the subject and affirm" Your eyes are red and you are going into a deep state of relaxation, you are hardly able to keep your eyes open". Generally they go into a deep state of relaxation immediately.Hand Levitation Method : This can be done by instructing the subject to keep their eyes fixed on any object in front of them as described before (refer to gaze fixation) and affirm, "As you watch the object your right hand is becoming lighter and lighter. just brush away all thoughts from your mind and shift all your focus on the object and without any effort your right palm will become lighter and lighter as if it is tied to a gas balloon and move towards your face. When it touches your cheeks it will drop down with a thud as if a wet cloth is thrown on the floor and you will close your eyes and go into deep state of relaxation". Affirmations have to be continuously said as it takes 15-20 minuets to achieve this. Patience and endurance on the part of the hypnotist is the key to success of this method.

Three Finger Technique : The subject is made to close his eyes and the hypnotist places his thumb on the centre of the forehead between the eyebrows ( third eye) and 2 fingers on the skull. He then gives the affirmation, "As you put all your focus on your forehead your breathing is becoming deeper and deeper and you are going into a state of deep relaxation". Once the subject is under trance he can be taken deeper by further giving him suggestions to visualize a ten-flight staircase and affirming, "With every step you will go deeper and deeper into the trance.
The hypnotist can even start counting backwards from 10-1 slowly and simultaneously affirming that with every count the subject will go deeper and deeper. All the muscles are getting relaxed making the subject feel heaviness in the arms, legs and other parts of the body. These suggestions would make the technique very effective.If a blue colored light is lit in the room where hypnosis is conducted, it helps to induce the alpha state of mind much faster and quicker.

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