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This is a brief discription of how to induce hypnosis. I wrote this in responce to the interest some showed in the idea and in graditute to my subscribers to whom which I feel obligated to at least put out some interesting stuff. Thank you I hope you enjoy, if you have any questions or need clarification of any concepts feel free to ask me. Thank you



Hypnosis. Hypnosis does work, how it works is a mystery to me. I have read some theories, but the short and best description is that the critical faculties of the mind are bypassed or put into a passive state. The person undergoing hypnosis goes into a very relaxed state and is highly susceptible to verbal suggestions. I will explain step by step how to guide someone into hypnosis. It is not very complex, literature is scarce and the internet only seems to provide hypno-scripts to attain hypnosis which is ridiculous. No word or script or combination thereof can induce hypnosis, no magical powers are neither necessary nor any technical knowledge. I have only found one book which explains the process which almost seems like a guarded secret. In the state where I live as far as I know you do not need a license to practice hypnosis and the practitioners I spoke with seemed arrogant. In one instance a secretary answering phones for the hypnotist said accusingly, "Do you know anything about hypnosis?", "Anyone with a brain can be hypnotized." This was in response to my inquiry that if I couldn't be hypnotized in the 100$ per session fee, would I get my money back. This was after I had successfully hypnotized a friend, so the sales pitch designed to cause me to have self doubt and conclude that they had some special knowledge was not effective and I was not impressed.



Hypnosis is effective so before you attempt it on a friend, a few words of caution are in order. Since neither you nor I is a trained psychologist it would be unwise to try and recover lost memories from childhood which hypnosis has become strongly associated with. Recovered memories can be false, painful, and emotionally charged. Without training or knowledge to help deal with those possible consequences you could ultimately cause more harm than good. So a reasonable rule is, do not do it. Another risk which I read in a book recounts a woman whom the hypnotist was helping with her phobia of cars and traffic. The hypnotist suggested while she was under hypnosis that she would no longer have any fear at all of cars and traffic. Consequently after the session she left and crossed the street with a fearless disregard for the cars and oncoming traffic and was almost seriously injured. The subconscious is very literal and caution must be used when making any suggestion even though it may seem harmless. It is best your suggestions are not absolute because the critical conscious process is passive so statements like all and always or never carry more weight. The subconscious does not process negations, it deals in associations. For instance if you suggest "You do not want to smoke" the subconscious processes smoke and all the associations with it, its like saying don't think of a pink elephant. Creativity is an attribute in regard to suggestion. Another ineffective and perhaps even harmful suggestion is one that includes threats/deterrents. For instance, "you no longer want to smoke because you will get lung cancer." This is practically useless. Hypnosis should be a positive experience which allows people to tap into the power of their own mind. The subconscious deals in associations, desires, and non technical concepts. Keep the language of suggestion clear and simple.

On one occasion I was hypnotizing someone and forgot a rule not thinking. The person was in stage one hypnosis which is a very relaxed state with heightened suggestibility. I was giving suggestions of relaxation and feelings of floating, everything was going well. The loudest phone I have ever heard began ringing which made me jump and the person being hypnotized opened their eyes and snapped out of it. They looked at me alertly and I told them we would try again another time. For two days this person had random sensations of floating especially at night with closed eyes. Though it wasn't harmful it was bothersome. The moral of the story is you must undo suggestions before you bring a person back to an alert state. The suggestions you do not negate are the ones intended for therapeutic reasons. Placing time limits on your therapeutic suggestions is advisable. This will help you assess the effectiveness of the suggestion and is a safety measure. However no suggestions are permanent and usually fade as time goes on. I have made a suggestion with a time limit of one week which was effective, after that time period this person had a recurrence of symptoms as If on cue. The subconscious is excellent at keeping track of time.

Ok, by now you want to know how hypnotic induction is achieved. I will try to explain a typical hypnotic induction using one particular method I found to be very effective, although there are others, which a skilled hypnotist may employ depending on what you respond to, I have found this one highly effective.

First you need a willing partner. This partner has to want to be hypnotized or it won't be possible. Sometimes people get anxious about hypnotism for many reasons. Letting go and a feeling of loss of control a fear of being able to be controlled are a few fears. If you could control another person through simple hypnosis the world would be a very different place. The person you are hypnotizing must be relaxed, alleviate any fears by openly talking about it if necessary. Simple hypnosis can only occur with two consenting individuals who want to do it. The person can sit or lie down, I have them sit because it's easier for me to talk directly facing them and monitor their level of relaxation though body language to determine effective suggestions. An important part of hypnosis being successful is the person believing that they can be hypnotized, expectations can and do play a part in the outcome. A good way to begin to strengthen their belief is by what are called convincers. As the name implies, it helps convince the person it is possible, it also serves as an indicator of how susceptible they are to suggestion. People who don't respond well to convincers are more likely to be more difficult to hypnotize. Though keep in mind everyone is different.

Convincers. To start have the person sitting up in a comfortable chair, something they can lean back in later when they become more relaxed. Tell them you are going to show them the power of their imagination. Your first convincer consists of having them hold their hands together with fingers interlocked, tell them to point each index finger straight(towards you if you're sitting across from them) as if they are pointing a gun with hands interlocked, there should be about an inch or so of space between the two index fingers which should not be touching. Then have them close their eyes. Wait a brief moment then tell them to imagine that between their index fingers is a magnet pulling their fingers together, tell them to imagine the magnets pulling, and tell them the pull is growing stronger pulling their fingers toward it. If their fingers aren't moving remind them to imagine say" keep imagining the magnet, it's pulling harder now". When their fingers touch they will open their eyes (At least anyone I have ever met) if not tell them to open their eyes. What occurred is that they did not detect the gradual movement of their fingers, partly because they were using mental faculties and made it less noticeable and the mind works abstractly so what was imagined was carried out. This alleviates doubts about ones ability to be hypnotized, which is an important part of hypnosis. The next convincer entails having the person hold out their arms straight, palms down, horizontally like one about to get a ruler across the hands from a nun. After their arms are out, have them close their eyes again. Now you ask them to imagine that on their right wrist are tied balloons, ask them to imagine the balloons pulling their arm up, that their arm is feeling lighter. Then ask them to imagine that in their left hand is a water pail/bucket, ask them to imagine that the bucket is being filled up with water making it heavier, tell them to imagine the sound of the water pouring into the bucket, and remind them it's getting heavier and heavier. Usually at this point the posture of their arms is obvious to anyone but the person doing the convincer exercises. At this point tell them to open their eyes and look at there arms, they are usually curious and surprised. Even if you don't have an interest in practicing hypnosis they also work as party favors. These exercises are only to build confidence and gauge hypnotic susceptibility, usually the longer it takes the more effort is needed to bring one into a hypnotic state. Convincers are not hypnosis but share some characteristics in how they work. These are not suggestions you have to undue because the person isn't in a hypnotic state. Convincers are not necessary to hypnosis but they do help and are fun.

Now the person is a little relaxed, intrigued and if at this stage they seem ready then we begin a technique which is slightly modified from a technique I read. The original technique involved counting back ward and having them inhale on even and exhale on odd. It was designed for people who are anxious or have a hard time relaxing. The theory is that while they focus on their task, they will be occupied and less prone to invasive thoughts and also more open to suggestion. I have tried it and used it; it was tedious for the person undergoing hypnosis and even irritating. I abandoned it when after the person told me when the session was over that they stopped that shit after ten counts, nevertheless hypnosis was attained. So it seems simply counting preoccupies enough to help along suggestion.

So now you've done the primers and are ready to begin hypnotic induction. Have the person close their eyes. There is a corny line I'm quite fond of that I use frequently. Tell them "all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, if you want to be hypnotized than no power on earth can stop that". I think the reasons are obvious, it seems to work or least not hinder the process; I think it instills confidence in both the hypnotist and the one being hypnotized. It is important that as you talk, especially during induction that your voice is calm and natural, not pitched or modulating as if to engage in conversation. A soothing voice helps and consistency in the rhythm of what you are saying. After the "no power on earth bit" you say "Ok, now I'm going to have you count back from one hundred, begin when you are ready." The phrasing is important as you want to instill confidence and credibility that you know what it is you are doing which also increases belief. If I had said "hey you wanna count back from 100" the effect leaves something to be desired. By telling them "begin when you are ready" may alleviate any fears of control, imply this is a cooperation which may prompt them to feel they have a part and responsibility in the matter and they may accept a more passive role in critical assessment. As soon as they begin counting is when you begin to introduce suggestions. Some examples of suggestions are "As you count down, with each number you will feel more relaxed" "each number you count will allow you to be more relaxed" "As you count down you are feeling more relaxed with every number, letting yourself go" The key is to start off light with your suggestions and gradually increase the intensity the farther down they count. Consistency is vital; you should basically be giving suggestions with only brief pauses. When ever the person being hypnotized reaches a number like 90, 80, 70, etc. you should suggest they will become twice as relaxed. For instance....100 (as you count down you will begin to feel relaxed) 99(each number you count helps you relax)98(As you count down you will feel more relaxed)97 () 96 (with each passing number you feel calm and relaxed) 95 (you are feeling relaxation setting in) 94 (every number down you count brings you closer to deeper relaxation0 93 (when you reach 90 you will be 2 times as relaxed) 92 (you feel more relaxed) 91 (the muscles in your arms are beginning to relax). The numbers in the preceding are the subject counting, the parentheses is what I would usually say. Every multiple of ten from 10 to 100 should be used for that sugesstion", you will become twice as relaxed. It should be made a few counts away before reaching the suggested number. Basically this continues down to 1. What is effective is that as the numbers get lower the suggestions get stronger. Maybe at 70 you could say that when they reach 70 they will be four times as relaxed. Usually by the time I reach 1 my suggestion is that they are now totally relaxed or that they are now in a trance. If you noticed the suggestions I gave for 100-90 are mild, with suggestions phrased like you "you will begin" and "allow yourself". Gradually suggestions like this disappear gradually and gain in intensity till 1. In the beginning the subject will not respond to suggestions as in latter states. Imagine if I said "when you reach 95 you'll be in a complete trance" there would be a certain amount of expectation, when that was not fulfilled they would begin to doubt, making any suggestion less effective. If however suggestions are light and not demanding there will be a slight positive response and strengthen belief which will lead to being able to use stronger suggestions. Be gradual, be aware of the level of relaxation that person is in, be consistent and phase the same thing in different ways. Remember there will be trial and error, do not be discouraged.

So now you've reached 0, usually when I reach 0 I have been watching the persons breathing posture muscle tone, signs of their level of relaxation. You can never be sure so I always begin my own count. I tell them I'm going to count back from ten as I count each number I say "I'm going to count back from ten, as I count each number I count down will make you twice as relaxed. As I count after each number I say "twice as relaxed" example: 10 "twice as relaxed" 9 "twice as relaxed" ETC. After a few times of this you may notice a change in their tone of voice, more relaxed sounding this is good.

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If the person seems very relaxed a good test of their level of relaxation is to start with suggestions like "Your right arm is completely relaxed and limp, its like a wet dish cloth, completely limp" Than you pick up that arm by the wrist, if it is completely limp you move it around gently side to side to show them. If they help you when you grip their wrist their just very relaxed, if there is tension they are not yet at the level for therapeutic suggestions. In those cases move there arm around and tell them to relax as you gently shake it back and forth. If their arm is limp than you tell them that you are going to let go of their wrist and when it hits their lap they will be 5 times more relaxed. Another test is a test for early assessment of level of relaxation. It entails suggestions that their eyes are completely relaxed, that they are feeling heavy, so heavy that they can not open them. Usually you will see eye movement beneath the lids indicating they tried but could not. If they don't try ask them to try to open their eyes. Most of the time they cant, the eyes are very weak muscles so hypnotically speaking they are the first to succumb to suggestion, I don't like using it because its an early indicator, so if after I reached 0 after a hundred count would be the best time. I feel I would have more effort if they opened their eyes because I miss calculated.


Now onto something just as important. How to bring someone out of hypnosis. The hypnotic state is very pleasant and without a guide that person would most likely stay very relaxed, go to sleep and wake up later. You can not get stuck in hypnosis. However bringing someone out is just as important as induction. You should devote a good amount of time to awaking. You could say 1, 2, and 3 awake! or probably just yelling awake or wake up would suffice. In this case the person under hypnosis would awake groggy, tired, and with a mild headache. So it's important to be considerate. I usually count from 1-20 with suggestions along the way. That may not even be enough time because people usually wake up staring out with blank expressions yawning. When bringing someone out of hypnosis, you count in the opposite direction from that which you used for induction. It sounds good, but I have no idea why this is, but alas someone more knowledgeable wrote it in their book with no explanation. As you bring one out of hypnosis use suggestions of well being, alertness, and feeling fine in everyway. Perhaps a good rule is to take at least five minutes for awakening. Before I bring someone out I always make a suggestion that's rather devious for two reasons 1 it's amusing and 2 it is a good indictor that the suggestions took. I always include before awakening "after you open your eyes you will have the urge to scratch your nose once, if you resist you will laugh and giggle"

Usually they both scratch their nose and giggle. Hypnosis can be fun and a learning experience. However it should be used with caution and respect. It can be very powerful with some techniques that have the potential for abuse. I leave you with an example. One hypnotherapist during a demonstration with a subject told the subject he was putting a cigarette ember in his hand, instead he placed a pencil eraser which caused the subject to develop a painful blister. Even the "educated" give in to temptation by turning a powerful therapeutic device into a party favor. This is nothing new though and I'm not in the mood to get started on the hubris filled doctors. Anyway I hope you enjoyed. I hope you all enjoy the read and try on your own. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I wrote this especially for my subscribers in gratitude for their support.


Hypnosis. Hypnosis does work, how it works is a mystery to me. I have read some theories, but the short and best description is that the critical faculties of the mind are bypassed or put into a passive state. The person undergoing hypnosis goes into a very relaxed state and is highly susceptible to verbal suggestions. I will explain step by step how to guide someone into hypnosis. It is not very complex, literature is scarce and the internet only seems to provide hypno-scripts to attain hypnosis which is ridiculous. No word or script or combination thereof can induce hypnosis, no magical powers are neither necessary nor any technical knowledge. I have only found one book which explains the process which almost seems like a guarded secret. In the state where I live as far as I know you do not need a license to practice hypnosis and the practitioners I spoke with seemed arrogant. In one instance a secretary answering phones for the hypnotist said accusingly, "Do you know anything about hypnosis?", "Anyone with a brain can be hypnotized." This was in response to my inquiry that if I couldn't be hypnotized in the 100$ per session fee, would I get my money back. This was after I had successfully hypnotized a friend, so the sales pitch designed to cause me to have self doubt and conclude that they had some special knowledge was not effective and I was not impressed.



Hypnosis is effective so before you attempt it on a friend, a few words of caution are in order. Since neither you nor I is a trained psychologist it would be unwise to try and recover lost memories from childhood which hypnosis has become strongly associated with. Recovered memories can be false, painful, and emotionally charged. Without training or knowledge to help deal with those possible consequences you could ultimately cause more harm than good. So a reasonable rule is, do not do it. Another risk which I read in a book recounts a woman whom the hypnotist was helping with her phobia of cars and traffic. The hypnotist suggested while she was under hypnosis that she would no longer have any fear at all of cars and traffic. Consequently after the session she left and crossed the street with a fearless disregard for the cars and oncoming traffic and was almost seriously injured. The subconscious is very literal and caution must be used when making any suggestion even though it may seem harmless. It is best your suggestions are not absolute because the critical conscious process is passive so statements like all and always or never carry more weight. The subconscious does not process negations, it deals in associations. For instance if you suggest "You do not want to smoke" the subconscious processes smoke and all the associations with it, its like saying don't think of a pink elephant. Creativity is an attribute in regard to suggestion. Another ineffective and perhaps even harmful suggestion is one that includes threats/deterrents. For instance, "you no longer want to smoke because you will get lung cancer." This is practically useless. Hypnosis should be a positive experience which allows people to tap into the power of their own mind. The subconscious deals in associations, desires, and non technical concepts. Keep the language of suggestion clear and simple.

On one occasion I was hypnotizing someone and forgot a rule not thinking. The person was in stage one hypnosis which is a very relaxed state with heightened suggestibility. I was giving suggestions of relaxation and feelings of floating, everything was going well. The loudest phone I have ever heard began ringing which made me jump and the person being hypnotized opened their eyes and snapped out of it. They looked at me alertly and I told them we would try again another time. For two days this person had random sensations of floating especially at night with closed eyes. Though it wasn't harmful it was bothersome. The moral of the story is you must undo suggestions before you bring a person back to an alert state. The suggestions you do not negate are the ones intended for therapeutic reasons. Placing time limits on your therapeutic suggestions is advisable. This will help you assess the effectiveness of the suggestion and is a safety measure. However no suggestions are permanent and usually fade as time goes on. I have made a suggestion with a time limit of one week which was effective, after that time period this person had a recurrence of symptoms as If on cue. The subconscious is excellent at keeping track of time.

Ok, by now you want to know how hypnotic induction is achieved. I will try to explain a typical hypnotic induction using one particular method I found to be very effective, although there are others, which a skilled hypnotist may employ depending on what you respond to, I have found this one highly effective.

First you need a willing partner. This partner has to want to be hypnotized or it won't be possible. Sometimes people get anxious about hypnotism for many reasons. Letting go and a feeling of loss of control a fear of being able to be controlled are a few fears. If you could control another person through simple hypnosis the world would be a very different place. The person you are hypnotizing must be relaxed, alleviate any fears by openly talking about it if necessary. Simple hypnosis can only occur with two consenting individuals who want to do it. The person can sit or lie down, I have them sit because it's easier for me to talk directly facing them and monitor their level of relaxation though body language to determine effective suggestions. An important part of hypnosis being successful is the person believing that they can be hypnotized, expectations can and do play a part in the outcome. A good way to begin to strengthen their belief is by what are called convincers. As the name implies, it helps convince the person it is possible, it also serves as an indicator of how susceptible they are to suggestion. People who don't respond well to convincers are more likely to be more difficult to hypnotize. Though keep in mind everyone is different.

Convincers. To start have the person sitting up in a comfortable chair, something they can lean back in later when they become more relaxed. Tell them you are going to show them the power of their imagination. Your first convincer consists of having them hold their hands together with fingers interlocked, tell them to point each index finger straight(towards you if you're sitting across from them) as if they are pointing a gun with hands interlocked, there should be about an inch or so of space between the two index fingers which should not be touching. Then have them close their eyes. Wait a brief moment then tell them to imagine that between their index fingers is a magnet pulling their fingers together, tell them to imagine the magnets pulling, and tell them the pull is growing stronger pulling their fingers toward it. If their fingers aren't moving remind them to imagine say" keep imagining the magnet, it's pulling harder now". When their fingers touch they will open their eyes (At least anyone I have ever met) if not tell them to open their eyes. What occurred is that they did not detect the gradual movement of their fingers, partly because they were using mental faculties and made it less noticeable and the mind works abstractly so what was imagined was carried out. This alleviates doubts about ones ability to be hypnotized, which is an important part of hypnosis. The next convincer entails having the person hold out their arms straight, palms down, horizontally like one about to get a ruler across the hands from a nun. After their arms are out, have them close their eyes again. Now you ask them to imagine that on their right wrist are tied balloons, ask them to imagine the balloons pulling their arm up, that their arm is feeling lighter. Then ask them to imagine that in their left hand is a water pail/bucket, ask them to imagine that the bucket is being filled up with water making it heavier, tell them to imagine the sound of the water pouring into the bucket, and remind them it's getting heavier and heavier. Usually at this point the posture of their arms is obvious to anyone but the person doing the convincer exercises. At this point tell them to open their eyes and look at there arms, they are usually curious and surprised. Even if you don't have an interest in practicing hypnosis they also work as party favors. These exercises are only to build confidence and gauge hypnotic susceptibility, usually the longer it takes the more effort is needed to bring one into a hypnotic state. Convincers are not hypnosis but share some characteristics in how they work. These are not suggestions you have to undue because the person isn't in a hypnotic state. Convincers are not necessary to hypnosis but they do help and are fun.

Now the person is a little relaxed, intrigued and if at this stage they seem ready then we begin a technique which is slightly modified from a technique I read. The original technique involved counting back ward and having them inhale on even and exhale on odd. It was designed for people who are anxious or have a hard time relaxing. The theory is that while they focus on their task, they will be occupied and less prone to invasive thoughts and also more open to suggestion. I have tried it and used it; it was tedious for the person undergoing hypnosis and even irritating. I abandoned it when after the person told me when the session was over that they stopped that shit after ten counts, nevertheless hypnosis was attained. So it seems simply counting preoccupies enough to help along suggestion.

So now you've done the primers and are ready to begin hypnotic induction. Have the person close their eyes. There is a corny line I'm quite fond of that I use frequently. Tell them "all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, if you want to be hypnotized than no power on earth can stop that". I think the reasons are obvious, it seems to work or least not hinder the process; I think it instills confidence in both the hypnotist and the one being hypnotized. It is important that as you talk, especially during induction that your voice is calm and natural, not pitched or modulating as if to engage in conversation. A soothing voice helps and consistency in the rhythm of what you are saying. After the "no power on earth bit" you say "Ok, now I'm going to have you count back from one hundred, begin when you are ready." The phrasing is important as you want to instill confidence and credibility that you know what it is you are doing which also increases belief. If I had said "hey you wanna count back from 100" the effect leaves something to be desired. By telling them "begin when you are ready" may alleviate any fears of control, imply this is a cooperation which may prompt them to feel they have a part and responsibility in the matter and they may accept a more passive role in critical assessment. As soon as they begin counting is when you begin to introduce suggestions. Some examples of suggestions are "As you count down, with each number you will feel more relaxed" "each number you count will allow you to be more relaxed" "As you count down you are feeling more relaxed with every number, letting yourself go" The key is to start off light with your suggestions and gradually increase the intensity the farther down they count. Consistency is vital; you should basically be giving suggestions with only brief pauses. When ever the person being hypnotized reaches a number like 90, 80, 70, etc. you should suggest they will become twice as relaxed. For instance....100 (as you count down you will begin to feel relaxed) 99(each number you count helps you relax)98(As you count down you will feel more relaxed)97 () 96 (with each passing number you feel calm and relaxed) 95 (you are feeling relaxation setting in) 94 (every number down you count brings you closer to deeper relaxation0 93 (when you reach 90 you will be 2 times as relaxed) 92 (you feel more relaxed) 91 (the muscles in your arms are beginning to relax). The numbers in the preceding are the subject counting, the parentheses is what I would usually say. Every multiple of ten from 10 to 100 should be used for that sugesstion", you will become twice as relaxed. It should be made a few counts away before reaching the suggested number. Basically this continues down to 1. What is effective is that as the numbers get lower the suggestions get stronger. Maybe at 70 you could say that when they reach 70 they will be four times as relaxed. Usually by the time I reach 1 my suggestion is that they are now totally relaxed or that they are now in a trance. If you noticed the suggestions I gave for 100-90 are mild, with suggestions phrased like you "you will begin" and "allow yourself". Gradually suggestions like this disappear gradually and gain in intensity till 1. In the beginning the subject will not respond to suggestions as in latter states. Imagine if I said "when you reach 95 you'll be in a complete trance" there would be a certain amount of expectation, when that was not fulfilled they would begin to doubt, making any suggestion less effective. If however suggestions are light and not demanding there will be a slight positive response and strengthen belief which will lead to being able to use stronger suggestions. Be gradual, be aware of the level of relaxation that person is in, be consistent and phase the same thing in different ways. Remember there will be trial and error, do not be discouraged.

So now you've reached 0, usually when I reach 0 I have been watching the persons breathing posture muscle tone, signs of their level of relaxation. You can never be sure so I always begin my own count. I tell them I'm going to count back from ten as I count each number I say "I'm going to count back from ten, as I count each number I count down will make you twice as relaxed. As I count after each number I say "twice as relaxed" example: 10 "twice as relaxed" 9 "twice as relaxed" ETC. After a few times of this you may notice a change in their tone of voice, more relaxed sounding this is good.


If the person seems very relaxed a good test of their level of relaxation is to start with suggestions like "Your right arm is completely relaxed and limp, its like a wet dish cloth, completely limp" Than you pick up that arm by the wrist, if it is completely limp you move it around gently side to side to show them. If they help you when you grip their wrist their just very relaxed, if there is tension they are not yet at the level for therapeutic suggestions. In those cases move there arm around and tell them to relax as you gently shake it back and forth. If their arm is limp than you tell them that you are going to let go of their wrist and when it hits their lap they will be 5 times more relaxed. Another test is a test for early assessment of level of relaxation. It entails suggestions that their eyes are completely relaxed, that they are feeling heavy, so heavy that they can not open them. Usually you will see eye movement beneath the lids indicating they tried but could not. If they don't try ask them to try to open their eyes. Most of the time they cant, the eyes are very weak muscles so hypnotically speaking they are the first to succumb to suggestion, I don't like using it because its an early indicator, so if after I reached 0 after a hundred count would be the best time. I feel I would have more effort if they opened their eyes because I miss calculated.


Now onto something just as important. How to bring someone out of hypnosis. The hypnotic state is very pleasant and without a guide that person would most likely stay very relaxed, go to sleep and wake up later. You can not get stuck in hypnosis. However bringing someone out is just as important as induction. You should devote a good amount of time to awaking. You could say 1, 2, and 3 awake! or probably just yelling awake or wake up would suffice. In this case the person under hypnosis would awake groggy, tired, and with a mild headache. So it's important to be considerate. I usually count from 1-20 with suggestions along the way. That may not even be enough time because people usually wake up staring out with blank expressions yawning. When bringing someone out of hypnosis, you count in the opposite direction from that which you used for induction. It sounds good, but I have no idea why this is, but alas someone more knowledgeable wrote it in their book with no explanation. As you bring one out of hypnosis use suggestions of well being, alertness, and feeling fine in everyway. Perhaps a good rule is to take at least five minutes for awakening. Before I bring someone out I always make a suggestion that's rather devious for two reasons 1 it's amusing and 2 it is a good indictor that the suggestions took. I always include before awakening "after you open your eyes you will have the urge to scratch your nose once, if you resist you will laugh and giggle"

Usually they both scratch their nose and giggle. Hypnosis can be fun and a learning experience. However it should be used with caution and respect. It can be very powerful with some techniques that have the potential for abuse. I leave you with an example. One hypnotherapist during a demonstration with a subject told the subject he was putting a cigarette ember in his hand, instead he placed a pencil eraser which caused the subject to develop a painful blister. Even the "educated" give in to temptation by turning a powerful therapeutic device into a party favor. This is nothing new though and I'm not in the mood to get started on the hubris filled doctors. Anyway I hope you enjoyed. I hope you all enjoy the read and try on your own. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I wrote this especially for my subscribers in gratitude for their support.


Hypnosis. Hypnosis does work, how it works is a mystery to me. I have read some theories, but the short and best description is that the critical faculties of the mind are bypassed or put into a passive state. The person undergoing hypnosis goes into a very relaxed state and is highly susceptible to verbal suggestions. I will explain step by step how to guide someone into hypnosis. It is not very complex, literature is scarce and the internet only seems to provide hypno-scripts to attain hypnosis which is ridiculous. No word or script or combination thereof can induce hypnosis, no magical powers are neither necessary nor any technical knowledge. I have only found one book which explains the process which almost seems like a guarded secret. In the state where I live as far as I know you do not need a license to practice hypnosis and the practitioners I spoke with seemed arrogant. In one instance a secretary answering phones for the hypnotist said accusingly, "Do you know anything about hypnosis?", "Anyone with a brain can be hypnotized." This was in response to my inquiry that if I couldn't be hypnotized in the 100$ per session fee, would I get my money back. This was after I had successfully hypnotized a friend, so the sales pitch designed to cause me to have self doubt and conclude that they had some special knowledge was not effective and I was not impressed.



Hypnosis is effective so before you attempt it on a friend, a few words of caution are in order. Since neither you nor I is a trained psychologist it would be unwise to try and recover lost memories from childhood which hypnosis has become strongly associated with. Recovered memories can be false, painful, and emotionally charged. Without training or knowledge to help deal with those possible consequences you could ultimately cause more harm than good. So a reasonable rule is, do not do it. Another risk which I read in a book recounts a woman whom the hypnotist was helping with her phobia of cars and traffic. The hypnotist suggested while she was under hypnosis that she would no longer have any fear at all of cars and traffic. Consequently after the session she left and crossed the street with a fearless disregard for the cars and oncoming traffic and was almost seriously injured. The subconscious is very literal and caution must be used when making any suggestion even though it may seem harmless. It is best your suggestions are not absolute because the critical conscious process is passive so statements like all and always or never carry more weight. The subconscious does not process negations, it deals in associations. For instance if you suggest "You do not want to smoke" the subconscious processes smoke and all the associations with it, its like saying don't think of a pink elephant. Creativity is an attribute in regard to suggestion. Another ineffective and perhaps even harmful suggestion is one that includes threats/deterrents. For instance, "you no longer want to smoke because you will get lung cancer." This is practically useless. Hypnosis should be a positive experience which allows people to tap into the power of their own mind. The subconscious deals in associations, desires, and non technical concepts. Keep the language of suggestion clear and simple.

On one occasion I was hypnotizing someone and forgot a rule not thinking. The person was in stage one hypnosis which is a very relaxed state with heightened suggestibility. I was giving suggestions of relaxation and feelings of floating, everything was going well. The loudest phone I have ever heard began ringing which made me jump and the person being hypnotized opened their eyes and snapped out of it. They looked at me alertly and I told them we would try again another time. For two days this person had random sensations of floating especially at night with closed eyes. Though it wasn't harmful it was bothersome. The moral of the story is you must undo suggestions before you bring a person back to an alert state. The suggestions you do not negate are the ones intended for therapeutic reasons. Placing time limits on your therapeutic suggestions is advisable. This will help you assess the effectiveness of the suggestion and is a safety measure. However no suggestions are permanent and usually fade as time goes on. I have made a suggestion with a time limit of one week which was effective, after that time period this person had a recurrence of symptoms as If on cue. The subconscious is excellent at keeping track of time.

Ok, by now you want to know how hypnotic induction is achieved. I will try to explain a typical hypnotic induction using one particular method I found to be very effective, although there are others, which a skilled hypnotist may employ depending on what you respond to, I have found this one highly effective.

First you need a willing partner. This partner has to want to be hypnotized or it won't be possible. Sometimes people get anxious about hypnotism for many reasons. Letting go and a feeling of loss of control a fear of being able to be controlled are a few fears. If you could control another person through simple hypnosis the world would be a very different place. The person you are hypnotizing must be relaxed, alleviate any fears by openly talking about it if necessary. Simple hypnosis can only occur with two consenting individuals who want to do it. The person can sit or lie down, I have them sit because it's easier for me to talk directly facing them and monitor their level of relaxation though body language to determine effective suggestions. An important part of hypnosis being successful is the person believing that they can be hypnotized, expectations can and do play a part in the outcome. A good way to begin to strengthen their belief is by what are called convincers. As the name implies, it helps convince the person it is possible, it also serves as an indicator of how susceptible they are to suggestion. People who don't respond well to convincers are more likely to be more difficult to hypnotize. Though keep in mind everyone is different.

Convincers. To start have the person sitting up in a comfortable chair, something they can lean back in later when they become more relaxed. Tell them you are going to show them the power of their imagination. Your first convincer consists of having them hold their hands together with fingers interlocked, tell them to point each index finger straight(towards you if you're sitting across from them) as if they are pointing a gun with hands interlocked, there should be about an inch or so of space between the two index fingers which should not be touching. Then have them close their eyes. Wait a brief moment then tell them to imagine that between their index fingers is a magnet pulling their fingers together, tell them to imagine the magnets pulling, and tell them the pull is growing stronger pulling their fingers toward it. If their fingers aren't moving remind them to imagine say" keep imagining the magnet, it's pulling harder now". When their fingers touch they will open their eyes (At least anyone I have ever met) if not tell them to open their eyes. What occurred is that they did not detect the gradual movement of their fingers, partly because they were using mental faculties and made it less noticeable and the mind works abstractly so what was imagined was carried out. This alleviates doubts about ones ability to be hypnotized, which is an important part of hypnosis. The next convincer entails having the person hold out their arms straight, palms down, horizontally like one about to get a ruler across the hands from a nun. After their arms are out, have them close their eyes again. Now you ask them to imagine that on their right wrist are tied balloons, ask them to imagine the balloons pulling their arm up, that their arm is feeling lighter. Then ask them to imagine that in their left hand is a water pail/bucket, ask them to imagine that the bucket is being filled up with water making it heavier, tell them to imagine the sound of the water pouring into the bucket, and remind them it's getting heavier and heavier. Usually at this point the posture of their arms is obvious to anyone but the person doing the convincer exercises. At this point tell them to open their eyes and look at there arms, they are usually curious and surprised. Even if you don't have an interest in practicing hypnosis they also work as party favors. These exercises are only to build confidence and gauge hypnotic susceptibility, usually the longer it takes the more effort is needed to bring one into a hypnotic state. Convincers are not hypnosis but share some characteristics in how they work. These are not suggestions you have to undue because the person isn't in a hypnotic state. Convincers are not necessary to hypnosis but they do help and are fun.

Now the person is a little relaxed, intrigued and if at this stage they seem ready then we begin a technique which is slightly modified from a technique I read. The original technique involved counting back ward and having them inhale on even and exhale on odd. It was designed for people who are anxious or have a hard time relaxing. The theory is that while they focus on their task, they will be occupied and less prone to invasive thoughts and also more open to suggestion. I have tried it and used it; it was tedious for the person undergoing hypnosis and even irritating. I abandoned it when after the person told me when the session was over that they stopped that shit after ten counts, nevertheless hypnosis was attained. So it seems simply counting preoccupies enough to help along suggestion. So now you've done the primers and are ready to begin hypnotic induction. Have the person close their eyes. There is a corny line I'm quite fond of that I use frequently. Tell them "all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, if you want to be hypnotized than no power on earth can stop that". I think the reasons are obvious, it seems to work or least not hinder the process; I think it instills confidence in both the hypnotist and the one being hypnotized. It is important that as you talk, especially during induction that your voice is calm and natural, not pitched or modulating as if to engage in conversation. A soothing voice helps and consistency in the rhythm of what you are saying. After the "no power on earth bit" you say "Ok, now I'm going to have you count back from one hundred, begin when you are ready." The phrasing is important as you want to instill confidence and credibility that you know what it is you are doing which also increases belief. If I had said "hey you wanna count back from 100" the effect leaves something to be desired. By telling them "begin when you are ready" may alleviate any fears of control, imply this is a cooperation which may prompt them to feel they have a part and responsibility in the matter and they may accept a more passive role in critical assessment. As soon as they begin counting is when you begin to introduce suggestions. Some examples of suggestions are "As you count down, with each number you will feel more relaxed" "each number you count will allow you to be more relaxed" "As you count down you are feeling more relaxed with every number, letting yourself go" The key is to start off light with your suggestions and gradually increase the intensity the farther down they count. Consistency is vital; you should basically be giving suggestions with only brief pauses. When ever the person being hypnotized reaches a number like 90, 80, 70, etc. you should suggest they will become twice as relaxed. For instance....100 (as you count down you will begin to feel relaxed) 99(each number you count helps you relax)98(As you count down you will feel more relaxed)97 () 96 (with each passing number you feel calm and relaxed) 95 (you are feeling relaxation setting in) 94 (every number down you count brings you closer to deeper relaxation0 93 (when you reach 90 you will be 2 times as relaxed) 92 (you feel more relaxed) 91 (the muscles in your arms are beginning to relax). The numbers in the preceding are the subject counting, the parentheses is what I would usually say. Every multiple of ten from 10 to 100 should be used for that sugesstion", you will become twice as relaxed. It should be made a few counts away before reaching the suggested number. Basically this continues down to 1. What is effective is that as the numbers get lower the suggestions get stronger. Maybe at 70 you could say that when they reach 70 they will be four times as relaxed. Usually by the time I reach 1 my suggestion is that they are now totally relaxed or that they are now in a trance. If you noticed the suggestions I gave for 100-90 are mild, with suggestions phrased like you "you will begin" and "allow yourself". Gradually suggestions like this disappear gradually and gain in intensity till 1. In the beginning the subject will not respond to suggestions as in latter states. Imagine if I said "when you reach 95 you'll be in a complete trance" there would be a certain amount of expectation, when that was not fulfilled they would begin to doubt, making any suggestion less effective. If however suggestions are light and not demanding there will be a slight positive response and strengthen belief which will lead to being able to use stronger suggestions. Be gradual, be aware of the level of relaxation that person is in, be consistent and phase the same thing in different ways. Remember there will be trial and error, do not be discouraged.

So now you've reached 0, usually when I reach 0 I have been watching the persons breathing posture muscle tone, signs of their level of relaxation. You can never be sure so I always begin my own count. I tell them I'm going to count back from ten as I count each number I say "I'm going to count back from ten, as I count each number I count down will make you twice as relaxed. As I count after each number I say "twice as relaxed" example: 10 "twice as relaxed" 9 "twice as relaxed" ETC. After a few times of this you may notice a change in their tone of voice, more relaxed sounding this is good.


If the person seems very relaxed a good test of their level of relaxation is to start with suggestions like "Your right arm is completely relaxed and limp, its like a wet dish cloth, completely limp" Than you pick up that arm by the wrist, if it is completely limp you move it around gently side to side to show them. If they help you when you grip their wrist their just very relaxed, if there is tension they are not yet at the level for therapeutic suggestions. In those cases move there arm around and tell them to relax as you gently shake it back and forth. If their arm is limp than you tell them that you are going to let go of their wrist and when it hits their lap they will be 5 times more relaxed. Another test is a test for early assessment of level of relaxation. It entails suggestions that their eyes are completely relaxed, that they are feeling heavy, so heavy that they can not open them. Usually you will see eye movement beneath the lids indicating they tried but could not. If they don't try ask them to try to open their eyes. Most of the time they cant, the eyes are very weak muscles so hypnotically speaking they are the first to succumb to suggestion, I don't like using it because its an early indicator, so if after I reached 0 after a hundred count would be the best time. I feel I would have more effort if they opened their eyes because I miss calculated.


Now onto something just as important. How to bring someone out of hypnosis. The hypnotic state is very pleasant and without a guide that person would most likely stay very relaxed, go to sleep and wake up later. You can not get stuck in hypnosis. However bringing someone out is just as important as induction. You should devote a good amount of time to awaking. You could say 1, 2, and 3 awake! or probably just yelling awake or wake up would suffice. In this case the person under hypnosis would awake groggy, tired, and with a mild headache. So it's important to be considerate. I usually count from 1-20 with suggestions along the way. That may not even be enough time because people usually wake up staring out with blank expressions yawning. When bringing someone out of hypnosis, you count in the opposite direction from that which you used for induction. It sounds good, but I have no idea why this is, but alas someone more knowledgeable wrote it in their book with no explanation. As you bring one out of hypnosis use suggestions of well being, alertness, and feeling fine in everyway. Perhaps a good rule is to take at least five minutes for awakening. Before I bring someone out I always make a suggestion that's rather devious for two reasons 1 it's amusing and 2 it is a good indictor that the suggestions took. I always include before awakening "after you open your eyes you will have the urge to scratch your nose once, if you resist you will laugh and giggle"

Usually they both scratch their nose and giggle. Hypnosis can be fun and a learning experience. However it should be used with caution and respect. It can be very powerful, with some techniques that have the potential for abuse. I leave you with an example. One hypnotherapist during a demonstration with a subject told the subject he was putting a cigarette ember in his hand, instead he placed a pencil eraser which caused the subject to develop a painful blister. Even the "educated" give in to temptation by turning a powerful therapeutic device into a party favor. This is nothing new though and I'm not in the mood to get started on the hubris filled doctors. Anyway I hope you enjoyed. I hope you all enjoy the read and try on your own.

Archangel