What is Hypnosis? 

Hypnosis is a terrific problem-solving tool. It is the only direct route to the subconscious. and....The subconscious is where we keep all the little habits that we never think about:

• How to breathe.
• How to beat our hearts.
• The strategy we use when grocery shopping.
• Do you write your list in the order that your needs occurred to you,
• Or do you organize your list in the way that the supermarket’s aisles are laid out?
• Or have you found a way to organize the list that pleases you even more than either of these two?

Because hypnosis is the direct route to the subconscious mind, it is one of the easiest and most effective ways to change destructive, counterproductive or self-sabotaging  beliefs and behavior and to begin NEW patterns that are more productive.

How does Hypnosis work?

As Albert Einstein stated, “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Hypnosis changes your focus from the problem to the solution, helping you find the solution rather than re-creating the problem over and over.  As the subconscious mind is where our patterns are stored, getting into a relaxed state of mind and letting go of all judgments about the problem enables solutions to easily present themselves. The relaxed state of mind also allows us to create new, more productive ways to live our lives.

What is Hypnosis Like?

Hypnosis is nothing more than a relaxed state of focused attention, similar to daydreaming. You feel very relaxed, calm and at peace, like taking a short relaxing vacation. Contrary to the popular myth, the hypnotist doesn't control you. You're in full control at all times in hypnosis. Your hypnotherapist is your personal guide, who is highly trained to aid you to reach your goals. You can't be made to do anything against your morals, ethics, or beliefs under hypnosis. You can't be made to divulge secrets you don't want to tell. You're not "out" or unconscious, either (like you would be under anesthesia.) Instead, you're just as aware as you are when reading a really good book, daydreaming, or watching a beautiful sunset.

People sometimes wonder: What if I can't be hypnotised? What if I'm too intelligent to be hypnotized? Anyone of at least average intelligence can be hypnotized. And in fact, the more intelligent you are, the more easily you can be hypnotized. People with below-average intelligence find it very hard to go into a hypnotic state. Geniuses are naturally close to an Alpha state (hypnotic state) most of the time and therefore enter hypnosis quite easily. You can easily see this in their ability to transfer information from their subconscious minds to their awake state and bring to the world their creations.

WHAT HYPNOSIS ISN'T

Hypnosis is not mind control. (in fact it's quite the opposite! The hypnotized person is in MORE control than in the waking state.) Being hypnotized requires your willingness. Your values remain intact in all states of awareness, whether awake, asleep or in a state of hypnosis.

Hypnosis can't be done against your will. I've had people ask me to hypnotize a family member without their (the hypnosis subject) knowing, and make them quit smoking. It can't be done without your permission. Your own mind won't let this happen.