Often one of the very first questions my clients ask me is; “What does hypnosis feel like? What is trance? how do I know if I am in trance?” This usually follows with some nervousness around feeling pain or feeling out of control! I feel that through the media hypnosis has been portrayed in completely the wrong way and it is through this article I want to provide you with knowledge, understanding and reassurance around what true hypnosis is and isn’t!

For example…

Imagine driving home from work or from the grocery store. You’ve done it hundreds of times; maybe even thousands. You know the route like the back of your hand. If it was safe to do so, you could probably drive it with your eyes closed. Given how familiar the route is to you, your concentration wanders during the trip. You pull up into the driveway and realize that you don’t remember the last few miles of your journey. Because, believe it or not, you were in a hypnotic trance!

SO WHAT IS HYPNOSIS IN REALITY?

Hypnosis is a highly focused state of mind – also known as an altered state of consciousness whereby the unconscious mind is free to act without interference from regular consciousness.

What’s more… it’s a totally natural state that you might find yourself in at various times throughout the day. Yes, really.

For example…

When you get so engrossed in an activity that you lose track of time and you zone out from whatever’s going on around you. Or when you indulge in any hobby that occupies your mind completely. Well, guess what? That’s hypnosis.

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind; people are often surprised that they hear every word and could get up and walk out of the room at any moment. Unless you enter a deeper state, you may not seem any different, just very relaxed. Most people are surprised at just how relaxing it is.