It is difficult to find a definition of hypnosis that everyone agrees on due to the diverse background, types of hypnotists and therapists. This is why I am going to give you several definitions.
From William Broom, Chief Executive& Registrar, The General Hypnotherapy Standards Council: Hypnosis is a state of mind, enhanced by mental and physical relaxation, in which our subconscious is able to communicate with our conscious mind. It is widely accepted as a most excellent method by which we may access our inner potential. The state of mind referred to may be brought about either by oneself, unaided (self-hypnosis) or with the help of another person.
The author of ” The Wizard Within” A.M Krasner, says: Hypnosis is “a process which produces relaxation, distraction of the conscious mind, heightened suggestibility and increased awareness, allowing access to the subconscious mind through the imagination. It also produces the ability to experience thoughts and images as real.”
Ph.D Eric Greenleaf has been quoted as saying this about hypnotism: The notion of hypnosis is to help a person, by focusing and searching inwardly, to utilize all his learning and skills to resolve his problems, and to do so with the aid of unconscious learning and understanding. What scientists do when they “dream up” inventions and theories, what statesmen do when they “sleep on it” before solving problems of state, what athletes do preparing for a match by “visualizing” the flight of the ballthis is the sort of thing hypnotized persons do to apply themselves to difficult problems of living.
Base upon respect all mankind, hypnosis takes into account our experiences and everything that makes us who we are. There are a myriad of things we can experience in a hypnotic trance such as reduced pain, improved self awareness, strong emotions, remembering or forgetting, improved creativity and many other feelings and emotions.
The phenomena called healing by trance state is found in virtually all cultures on earth and is one of the oldest phenomena known to mankind.
Many people have wondered” Can Hypnosis Help Me Lose Weight?
I will let you judge for yourself based on the answer below.
Yes, research demonstrates a significant effect when using hypnosis for weight loss.
A study, published in The Journal Of Clinical Psychology in 1985 showed a clinical trial pitting 2 groups with one group not using hypnosis and the other using it. The group that used hypnotism show improvement for 2 years after the trial, while the other group showed no improvement past the end of the trial.
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