What is Self Hypnosis?

The hypnosis technique dates over 3000 years to the Evers Papyrus of ancient Egypt and connects to the sleep temples of the Babylonians and ancient Greeks. This technique is a trusted tool of medicine for the mind.

Self-hypnosis is performed in a state of concentrated focused attention called the Alpha State of Mind, it is prone to be highly suggestible. When the brain is in the alpha state, its dominant operating frequency is between 8 – 13 Hz. While you can get to this state using the same relaxation techniques for meditation, you also can slip into this mode unknowingly. Such as moments when you zone out and daydream and suddenly ask “Where did the time go?”.

Almost everything that makes you, you is stored in your brain. It makes sense to be able to use the power of words to re-wire your brain and help regain control over bad habits or emotions. Some examples of successful self-hypnosis have been for:

Stress and anxiety issues.

Weight problems.

Chronic pain.

Depression.

Sleep disorders.

Addictions.

Self-esteem issues.

Quit bad habits

Sports Performance

Creativity

Sexual Health

Spirituality

Improved concentration and focus

Memory

Phobias

Post-traumatic stress disorder

The Technique:

A light trance

1. Find a comfortable position in a quiet, dimly lit room.

2. Focus on an object across the room preferably above your normal line of sight.

3. As you look at your object, say to yourself:

“My eyelids are becoming heavier and heavier.”

“My eyelids feel as if heavyweights are pulling them down.”

“Soon they will be so heavy they will close.”

1. Focus on your eyelids and allow them to close

“Relax, and let go.”

1. Take in a deep breath through your nostrils and hold that breath for about 10 seconds and exhale.

Let your jaw drop and feel a wave of warmth and heaviness spread from the top of your head, all the way to your toes. Continue to breathe slowly and smoothly

Going deeper

You are ready to move into a deeper state of hypnosis.

1. Take a deep breath and hold it for about 10 seconds and exhale while saying the word “deeper” Continue this process for several breaths more.

2. Visualize yourself at the top of a staircase.

As you begin your descent, silently say to yourself,

“I am sinking slowly into a deeper state of relaxation.”

1. As you descend, Count the steps backwards on each exhalation, from 10 to 1.

2. Deepen your trance until you feel you have reached a comfortable level of relaxation.

“I am calm, I am confident, I am at peace.” Continue this mantra until your body responds.

Now, you can bring about the positive change you need. Imagine your desired outcome and get a picture, as best you can, about what you want. See, think, feel and experience yourself as you would like to be.

After you have completed this, sit quietly for a moment and focus on your breathing.

Back to consciousness

1. When you are ready, say,

“When I reach one, my eyes will open and I will feel awake and refreshed.”

1. Simply count slowly backwards from five to one and notice your eyes beginning to flutter and begin to partially open as you approach one.