Self Hypnosis

Self Hypnosis: The 3 Different Techniques in Self Hypnosis by Joel Chue

Intense Focus
This method is one of the most classic and the earliest method of hypnosis. Many people including you may have seen it in movies. Yes, it is the method where the hypnotist used a object to hypnotize the person. Different hypnotists use different form of object to hypnotize the person. The most famous being the classic clock pendulum. The next most well known is the circle containing a line going spiral and lastly some hypnotist use candle flame to hypnotize the person. Though different hypnotists use different methods, the concept behind it is still the same. The person is often asked to divert all it focus to the object and in the process he is in a state of trance.
Intense focus works by telling the person to divert all his attention to the object. After some time, the person will be tuned out. During this point, the hypnotist will start to do his work by talking a in slow and gentle manner. His tone is soothing and relaxing, this way, he creates the atmosphere for relaxation.
Sir Yes Sir
This technique has been a hot favorite for stage hypnotists as it is well known of its high response rate and sometimes its high entertainment value. In this technique, the hypnotists attack the person in an unexpected timing with strong and powerful commands. The reason for its strong and powerful commands is to make a forceful impact on the person so that the person will be more convinced that he is under the command of the hypnotist. Only when the person believes he is under the power of hypnotists that the hypnotists can offer suggestions to the subconscious mind of the person.
Take It Easy
This method aims to put the subject in full relaxation. He will be so comfortable and at ease that with his defenses down; he will be open to suggestions by the hypnotist. Most frequently utilized by psychiatrists, relaxation for them is the way to go, especially for patients with ailments or for those in a state of extreme stress or trauma. As part of a therapeutic program, the method induces a feeling of well being which, on the event that may not directly affect the treatment of the condition, will still be beneficial to the patient.
Besides being named "Take it easy", this technique has another name called “progressive relaxation and imagery technique,” Not only does this technique used for treatment, it is also used for self-hypnosis, self-improvement sessions. Usually slow -paced music and fragrant scents are used to create the atmosphere to kill of any distractions from the outside world and stay in touch with the inner self.

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