Most of us are at least vaguely familiar with what hypnosis is, inducing trance which allows a person to become highly suggestible thus helping them to take on changes.
The common perception is that hypnotherapy is an intervention which can only properly be carried out in a guided way by certified practitioners.
Another approach however, is through self-hypnosis which for many may sound quite daunting! Self hypnotherapy can be learned through a variety of credible sources, some better than others.
An increasingly popular method nowadays is the use of CDs designed to guide a person through the process.
The latter can be a valuable alternative and indeed can be very effective in getting the desired results.
Hypnotherapy/Self hypnotherapy has proved to be a useful intervention which can be used to release negative emotions connected to past events, which can interfere with how you live your life now.
With this in mind, it helps to build a self-image in line with how you really want to be.
The more aligned you are with a positive self-image, the higher your self-esteem and confidence will be.
The process of self hypnotherapy/hypnotherapy for weight loss will contain one or a mixture of methods of guided imagery, direct suggestions for new habits and beliefs, metaphors and indirect suggestions around food and the way you see yourself.
Whether it's guided or self hypnotherapy you first need to have an open mind and a willingness to fully engage in the process which will make all the difference to the success you will achieve.
We have already established that hypnotherapy involves inducing a trance like state which allows a person to become highly suggestible.
You may well ask: "What can I expect from trance?" In answer to this you can expect an enjoyably relaxing experience which helps you to let go of the stresses of the day.
I should point out that it is possible to explore different depths of trance and relaxation.
Each time you go into trance it will be different.
Sometimes it will be a light trance and other times you will go very deep.
Whether it's for weight loss, or any other reason for that matter, hypnotherapy/self hypnotherapy works by firstly relaxing you fully, so that your conscious mind drifts off.
Once your conscious mind is distracted it allows you to reprogram your unconscious with new programs and beliefs.
People frequently ask whether hypnosis is safe.
In answer to this, when facilitated by a competent certified practitioner the process is totally safe.
Again, if using professionally produced CDs the process that you follow will also be safe.
Although hypnotherapy allows you move to a highly suggestible state, during the process you will experience a change in your awareness but remain in control.
So, even though you can go very deep into trance, you will never be stuck there.
If you are being guided, you will either be brought out of trance with suggestions which are ever stronger and more direct until such time you are fully aware again.
With professionally produced CDs you'll be counted out of trance at the end of the session.
If you go beyond deep trance and you fall asleep you will wake up naturally, as you would if you had just had a nap.
If anything were to happen while listening to an audio, such as an emergency, you would wake up fully alert and able to deal with the situation.
Some people notice the positive effects of hypnotherapy/self-hypnosis for weight loss sessions from the very start.
However, it's likely to take a number of sessions to see the benefits and to reinforce new habits.
Results will also be affected if you fall asleep since the suggestions and imagery after this point will not have any effect.
This is because your brain moves into a different brain wave pattern and you are no longer suggestible.
Self hypnotherapy CDs can be very effective providing they are used as instructed.
Having said this much will also depend on the quality of the audio itself.
I should also point out that some people can find that the tone of the voice and the accent of the hypnotist may play a vital part as to whether they are comfortable with the process.
For many people hypnotherapy/self hypnotherapy continues to be an extremely powerful and effective intervention in improving on different areas of life.
However, if using an audio/CD I cannot stress enough the importance of purchasing a professionally produced product.
Add power to your weight loss regime by utilising the power of your unconscious mind! Smart Step© 2011
The common perception is that hypnotherapy is an intervention which can only properly be carried out in a guided way by certified practitioners.
Another approach however, is through self-hypnosis which for many may sound quite daunting! Self hypnotherapy can be learned through a variety of credible sources, some better than others.
An increasingly popular method nowadays is the use of CDs designed to guide a person through the process.
The latter can be a valuable alternative and indeed can be very effective in getting the desired results.
Hypnotherapy/Self hypnotherapy has proved to be a useful intervention which can be used to release negative emotions connected to past events, which can interfere with how you live your life now.
With this in mind, it helps to build a self-image in line with how you really want to be.
The more aligned you are with a positive self-image, the higher your self-esteem and confidence will be.
The process of self hypnotherapy/hypnotherapy for weight loss will contain one or a mixture of methods of guided imagery, direct suggestions for new habits and beliefs, metaphors and indirect suggestions around food and the way you see yourself.
Whether it's guided or self hypnotherapy you first need to have an open mind and a willingness to fully engage in the process which will make all the difference to the success you will achieve.
We have already established that hypnotherapy involves inducing a trance like state which allows a person to become highly suggestible.
You may well ask: "What can I expect from trance?" In answer to this you can expect an enjoyably relaxing experience which helps you to let go of the stresses of the day.
I should point out that it is possible to explore different depths of trance and relaxation.
Each time you go into trance it will be different.
Sometimes it will be a light trance and other times you will go very deep.
Whether it's for weight loss, or any other reason for that matter, hypnotherapy/self hypnotherapy works by firstly relaxing you fully, so that your conscious mind drifts off.
Once your conscious mind is distracted it allows you to reprogram your unconscious with new programs and beliefs.
People frequently ask whether hypnosis is safe.
In answer to this, when facilitated by a competent certified practitioner the process is totally safe.
Again, if using professionally produced CDs the process that you follow will also be safe.
Although hypnotherapy allows you move to a highly suggestible state, during the process you will experience a change in your awareness but remain in control.
So, even though you can go very deep into trance, you will never be stuck there.
If you are being guided, you will either be brought out of trance with suggestions which are ever stronger and more direct until such time you are fully aware again.
With professionally produced CDs you'll be counted out of trance at the end of the session.
If you go beyond deep trance and you fall asleep you will wake up naturally, as you would if you had just had a nap.
If anything were to happen while listening to an audio, such as an emergency, you would wake up fully alert and able to deal with the situation.
Some people notice the positive effects of hypnotherapy/self-hypnosis for weight loss sessions from the very start.
However, it's likely to take a number of sessions to see the benefits and to reinforce new habits.
Results will also be affected if you fall asleep since the suggestions and imagery after this point will not have any effect.
This is because your brain moves into a different brain wave pattern and you are no longer suggestible.
Self hypnotherapy CDs can be very effective providing they are used as instructed.
Having said this much will also depend on the quality of the audio itself.
I should also point out that some people can find that the tone of the voice and the accent of the hypnotist may play a vital part as to whether they are comfortable with the process.
For many people hypnotherapy/self hypnotherapy continues to be an extremely powerful and effective intervention in improving on different areas of life.
However, if using an audio/CD I cannot stress enough the importance of purchasing a professionally produced product.
Add power to your weight loss regime by utilising the power of your unconscious mind! Smart Step© 2011