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What is Hypnosis?
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Hypnosis is a process used to access the sub-conscious mind. Our patterns of behaviour are
based on associations we have made from our thoughts to our emotions.
Certain thoughts trigger certain emotions, and likewise, certain emotions
can trigger certain thoughts.
Within hypnosis, you can learn to tune into your feelings and associate
your thoughts with your feelings, and then learn to be more discerning in
your conscious waking state when a certain feeling or thought arises. In
this manner, merely by recognizing the connection of the thought and
emotion, you are stopping the automatic, or trigger reaction. This is
essential when dealing with behavioural changes.
Many people are wary of hypnosis and have misconceptions around the
process of hypnosis. The hypnotic state is a very natural state of
physical relaxation and heightened mental awareness. We slide in and out
of different states of consciousness all day long, and we often enter into
a hypnotic trance state while wide awake. One example of this kind of
trance state is road hypnosis. When you are driving, you often slip into a
trance state because of the constant movement of the car and the road
going by. Sometimes you may become drowsy while driving or not remember
driving the most recent mile or so on your trip, or you may even miss your
exit on the motorway. Another common trance state is when you are very
absorbed in watching a film or reading a book, you may even not hear
someone in the same room talking to you. You are in a waking trance state
when these situations occur.
There are many myths surrounding hypnosis, which are usually from books,
comics and films. Below are some truths:-
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You cannot be made to do anything against your basic belief
system while in trance.
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You may end a trance at any time by opening your
eyes.
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You cannot get stuck in trance.
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You may fall asleep while in trance,
but when you awaken, you will be out of trance.
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Everyone who wants to be
hypnotized can be hypnotized, although the depth of trance will vary with
each person.
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There are two different kinds of hypnosis - self-hypnosis and hypnosis
guided by a hypnotherapist. Self-hypnosis is easy to learn, but requires
more discipline than guided hypnosis. The advantages of self-hypnosis are,
it may be done in the privacy of your own home at your own convenience, it
does not require anyone else, and you can use the process as much as
possible, or when a specific problem presents itself. With practice,
anyone can learn self-hypnosis techniques to resolve inner conflict and to
gain greater awareness of self.
Much can be learned through hypnosis. The more you involve yourself in
understanding your thoughts, emotions, and actions, the greater your
understanding of your experiences will be. With this understanding comes a
greater sense of well being, peace and unity in yourself.
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