Hypnosis isn’t nearly as crazy as those embarrassing stage performances would like us to believe.
Here’s the scoop.
What is self-hypnosisand is it really possible?
According toShauna Cummins, professional hypnotist and the author ofWishCraft,everyone has the ability to hypnotize themselves.
“It’s a real practice just like meditation,” she says.
Stages of hypnosis.
The stages of hypnosis aren’t rigid.
Hypnosis works by putting us intoa suggestible statein which what we imagine feels real to the unconscious mind.
Breaking an addiction of any kind is no easy feat.
Peer-reviewed research showing that hypnosis can be an alternative treatment for addiction is very limited.
Being more confident.
Living a healthier lifestyle.
Being less anxious or stressed.
From that objective place, you could imagine how it would look if youdidn’tfeel like that.
Cummins adds she’s also seen people who have anxious habits, like nail-biting, find success with hypnosis.
Getting unstuck in general.
How to hypnotize yourself.
Here, Cummins shares a short self-hypnosis routine for beginners.
“Say your intention before you go to bed,” Cummins says.
“Breathe it into your body, anchor it in.
The more you recall it, the more it will be reinforced.
Give yourself grace.
As with any practice, Cummins says it’s important tocultivate a sense of compassionand curiosity with yourself.
Remember that a little goes a long way.
Notice your triggers.
This is totally natural.
The bottom line.
Practicing the fundamentals of self-hypnosis is one way to get a better understanding of this world that lies within.
