To know how to learn hypnosis, you must first become familiar with its main types. In general, hypnosis is considered to be a state of a person when he is asleep and awake at the same time. The art or technique of hypnosis is mastered by people who are good psychologists or who are endowed with this gift by nature.
They knew how to use it in ancient times in Ancient Greece and Rome, as well as in the East. The name of this technique was coined by the English scientist James Braid. He conducted various sessions observing the reaction of a person in a hypnotic trance to shiny objects, orders, etc. Then schools for studying and mastering hypnosis appeared. It began to be used in medicine to treat certain diseases and in show business.
Features of the method
Hypnosis is a directed influence on human consciousness through certain actions of the hypnotist. They can be various movements, sounds and eye contact. You can also go into trance on your own. By its nature, this is a superficial sleep, a relaxed state, complemented by distracted attention to surrounding conditions.
Targeted impact on the psyche leads to inhibition of brain function and partial blocking of consciousness. The peculiarity of hypnosis is that the brain of the hypnotized person can only receive those signals that the hypnotist sends to him. Following the immersion in trance, the suggestion of information is used. It can have any character. After awakening, a person may not remember anything about what happened, but the information inserted by the hypnotist will remain in his subconscious.
Entering and exiting trance
Simple techniques are used to put outsiders into trance. A certain factor influences the human psyche. Using a state of shock or surprise to focus the individual’s attention is the first stage. On the second, it is necessary to completely concentrate the person on the hypnotist and his words (a certain timbre of voice, tactile contacts or additional tools are used).
To enter a trance, you must:
- Prepare the person being hypnotized (give the right morale).
- Use relaxation techniques (method of relaxation of each muscle or Jacobson).
- Use one or more methods to quickly enter a trance (using a pendulum, tactile or visual sensations).
You cannot put a person with mental disorders into a trance. Schizophrenia and split personality are direct contraindications for hypnotherapy. Only one person can enter and exit the borderline state (the procedure is carried out without strangers).
Basic techniques
Hypnosis techniques are numerous and accessible to everyone. This is where the danger lies. Hypnosis is often used to treat pathologies of both physiological and psychological nature. There are also frequent cases of attackers acquiring such skills in order to inspire their victims with the need for certain actions. An ordinary person can make attempts to master consciousness in order to relax and solve personal problems. Despite the features of application, only 3 methods of hypnosis are recognized. You can enter a hypnotic state in one of the following ways:
- Classic hypnosis. Characterized by processes of inhibition of brain function. The influence on consciousness is carried out by gaze, voice or monotonous sounds. It is necessary to induce fatigue and immerse the hypnotized person in a trance state.
- Ericksonian hypnosis. Depends on the personal perception of the information received or on the activation of one’s own thoughts (immersion in memories, etc.). The hypnotized person focuses on his thoughts and gradually loses control over the outside world, falling into a trance. The method has a weak effect on consciousness.
- Gypsy hypnosis. Copying of behavior, verbal influence and tactile tricks are used to master the consciousness of the victim. Highly qualified professionals of gypsy hypnosis also have access to the skills of quickly introducing gaze hypnosis.
For good purposes, you can learn classical (direct) and Ericksonian (hidden) hypnosis.
The effectiveness of such techniques depends on the skills of the hypnotist.
Definition of Gypsy Hypnosis
Methods of influence
To hypnotize a person, it is not necessary to have a firm and confident voice or a magnetic gaze. Anyone can learn hypnosis. It is important to hone your skills and gain control over consciousness gradually, implementing the acquired knowledge in practice.
For reasons of safety for human health, methods of influencing only the superficial consciousness are allowed. Complete mastery of a psychological state is dangerous.
With a glance
This method is very complex and requires certain skills. The hypnotist must have the ability to suggest information with his gaze.
- You should attract the attention of your interlocutor with some kind of story.
- As the dialogue begins, try to concentrate on the bridge of your interlocutor’s nose.
- If the victim of hypnosis does not notice close attention, you should mentally give a command (“scratch your nose,” “fix your hair,” etc.).
When trying to concentrate on the bridge of the interlocutor's nose, it is important to do so inconspicuously. If a person turns away or looks away, you should relax and also distract yourself. Once eye-to-eye contact is established, you can proceed further.
Voice
You should alternate between fast and slow speech, jump from one story to another, etc. It is important to draw the attention of the interlocutor, confuse and disorient him. In practice, such actions are easy to use with friends. How to hypnotize people with your voice:
- At the time of hypnotization there should be no strangers or distractions.
- It is necessary to attract the attention of the interlocutor. There is an interesting story to tell.
- You should speak quickly without pausing.
- Having told one story, quickly move on to telling the next one.
- Gradually the interlocutor gets tired and relaxes. This is what the hypnotist should take advantage of. You should take the person's hand, wrapping your fingers around the wrist area.
As you continue to tell the story, you should specifically insert special words or commands into it.
With tactile contact, the information received remains for a long time in the subconscious of the interlocutor. For hypnosis to be effective, it is important to formulate your thoughts accurately and clearly.
Secrets of hypnosis with the eyes
A look can attract, suppress, fascinate and even burn. Any serious hypnotist is fluent in the technique of eye hypnosis. It’s safe to say that gaze is the strongest tool of influence.
According to experts, only a person who is able to concentrate, concentrate and transmit thoughts at a distance can hypnotize people with their eyes. This skill will not appear on its own. It should be trained and developed.
The method of hypnotizing people that I will share gained immense popularity in Europe in the old days. Even modern experts use it widely. Mastering the technique will require patience, persistence, a couch and an assistant.
- The assistant needs to sit comfortably on the couch, and the hypnotist needs to lean over his head and look into his eyes. All thoughts should concentrate on the assistant's sleep. Carry out the procedure in complete silence.
- If you want to master the technique, prepare for the fact that you will have to sit over the subject’s face for several hours to achieve results. In most cases, the result appears after thirty minutes of exchanging glances.
- Initially, the assistant may resist. But, after a few minutes, you will notice that his efforts are gradually weakening. He will eventually fall asleep.
Exercise on the technique of concentrating your gaze
An effective exercise will help speed up learning hypnosis with your eyes. On a piece of paper, draw a small circle with a diameter of about three centimeters. Place the sheet in front of your eyes when you are in a sitting position.
Taking a comfortable position on a chair, look carefully at this circle. During the process, imagine that rays are coming out of your eyes, which are closing in the drawn figure. Continue training until tears appear. Do the exercise for several days in a row.
With this exercise, you will master the technique of concentrating your gaze at a certain point, which is important for achieving your goal. Remember, a focused eye can be felt even with your back. You don't even need to become a psychic.
Application of the classical method
Having decided to master the skills of hypnosis, it is important to pay attention not only to theory, but also to practice. The first step is to find someone who would be interested in performing this procedure. It is better to choose a candidate from friends who do not have signs of mental and psychological disorders.
You need to find a quiet place to conduct the session. The partner must feel comfortable and relaxed for the hypnosis attempt to be successful.
Having provided dim lighting, seated your partner in a comfortable chair and eliminated distractions, you can begin the session:
- Staying calm. The session begins with a slow and quiet speech from the hypnotist: “You are safe, there is calm and tranquility around you. Relax."
- Breathing to the beat. You need to ask your partner to breathe slowly and deeply. The hypnotist must adapt to him so that the procedure for introducing him into a trance is easy and quick.
- Focus on the subject. You must ask to focus your attention on any object (you can use a medallion, pocket watch, etc.). The partner's gaze should be focused.
- Complete relaxation and introduction to trance. If a person wants to close his eyes, let him close his eyes. If not, you should give clear instructions in a slow and quiet voice: “Relax, let your eyelids close. You fall into a calm and peaceful trance.”
- Repetition. Slow repetition of phrases helps to switch off consciousness. The words “immersion and relaxation” would be appropriate.
- Hypnotic staircase. When the body is relaxed, you need to ask to imagine a staircase in a warm, cozy house. Mentally, the partner must go down it.
Further actions are aimed at instilling information in the patient. It is better to work with real problems that bother him (unfavorable news, memories, etc.). Everything that is said will remain in the partner’s subconscious.
It is important to get out of trance correctly. If the hypnotic ladder was used to introduce hypnosis, it is also used to remove it. The person should be told that he should climb an imaginary ladder. You can use the command: “When I count to five, you will return to consciousness.”
Hypnosis as a phenomenon
Hypnosis is a procedure that involves changing consciousness to such a state during which any attitude can be suggested to a person. In ordinary life, a person is guided by consciousness. It filters all incoming information and then eliminates it. Consciousness creates fears, doubts and self-doubt.
During hypnosis, its influence decreases, and everything that is said during the session is perceived by the subconscious. The resulting command is immediately assimilated as an important idea, the result of long-term reflection. As a result, the resulting installation quickly takes root. For such suggestion, a person is put into a trance state. This is the borderline position between sleep and wakefulness.
A state of trance
Trance is the basis of hypnosis. Without it, it is impossible to instill a new attitude. In a state of trance, a person feels everything that happens to him, but does not try to react to it. She is relaxed and calm.
When induction into trance is useful:
- If a person is overcome by primary phobias, the treatment of psychological problems is more difficult.
- When the patient resists, he does not recognize the problem.
- If the introduction to a borderline state accelerates therapy (psychotherapy is used).
The trance state is not dangerous for a man or woman. A person is defenseless only in front of his own fears. Hypnotherapy is used in courses and allows you to change the way an individual thinks. Over time, new behaviors and habits are formed. Hypnosis does not affect human nature, but changes only those character traits that were formed for one or another negative reason.
Training exercises
You can become a good hypnotist if you have a strong and confident voice, charm and inner strength, as well as the ability to win people over. Studying the theory of eye and voice hypnosis and regular practice will allow you to gain the necessary skills.
Provided that hypnosis techniques are used at home for amateur purposes, they will be within the control of every person who learns to properly concentrate their attention. To do this, it is important to do several practical exercises:
- It is necessary to stop eye contact on the subject. The task of a novice hypnotist is not to take his eyes off for 5 to 15 minutes, even while moving around the room.
- You should draw a ball on a piece of paper, hang it at eye level and move away to a distance of 2 m. You need to concentrate on the drawing (10-15 minutes).
- You should sit in front of the mirror and concentrate on your reflection. It is better to choose one point: the bridge of the nose, lips, button on a shirt, etc. Exercise time – 15 minutes.
You should sit on a chair, relax and say quietly and calmly phrases that will help you enter a state of trance: “I feel good, I’m relaxed and peaceful, my eyelids are getting heavier and I’m sinking deeper into a trance.”
To practice, you can look at yourself in the mirror, concentrating on one point
Educational program on hypnosis
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Sometimes a person’s gaze has real power, which each of us has experienced at least once. A direct and confident gaze acts on people as a demonstration of strength; it is difficult to resist. Perhaps some did not even think that sometimes it is fraught with danger. A person with a so-called “magnetic” or “hypnotic” gaze is able to impose his will on another, instill the emotions and reactions he needs. For example, gypsies or hypnotists act in a similar way. The main thing for them is to establish eye contact with the “victim”, after which she will be in their complete power. And this power can be used for both good and evil. You can learn how to hypnotize with your gaze. But this will require long and hard training, preferably every day, for at least fifteen minutes. On the other hand, there are no material costs; it all depends on perseverance and patience.
You should start with the simplest and easiest exercise. To complete this you will need a sheet of plain A4 paper. In the center of it, you need to draw a circle about two centimeters in size with a black felt-tip pen or pencil. You can take a suitable coin and simply circle it, and then paint it black. The workpiece should be hung at eye level and stand at a distance of one to one and a half meters from it. You need to look intently at the center of the circle, while trying not to blink. It is possible that your eyes will water at first, but over time they will get used to such a load, and discomfort will no longer arise. This exercise should be performed for five to fifteen minutes.
Having mastered a simple technique, you should gradually complicate it. You need to move different distances away from the blackhead, while your head should remain motionless. Only the eyes follow the picture. It is necessary that the black circle is in the field of view, no matter what part of the room the person is in.
The next stage is exercises with a candle. The mechanism of operation is the same, but this time attention should be focused on the light of a lit candle. But, while when performing the previous exercise a person tries to transfer energy to the point, then one must try to take it away from the candle flame. At the same time, the eyes seem to absorb light.
And the last stage is exercises with a mirror. You need to sit comfortably in front of him and look intently at the bridge of your nose - at the so-called “third eye” area. Beginners can draw a dot in this area using available tools, but in the future you need to learn to do without it.
All of the above exercises should be done for no more than fifteen minutes. When a person has completely mastered the theory, he can try to test his newfound “magnetic gaze” on someone he knows. When talking, you should look at your interlocutor in the area of the “third eye” and try to convey the necessary emotions or evoke the necessary reaction. To some extent, this is already real hypnosis, so you need to use the acquired skills carefully. In any case, you need to try not to harm a person, because any evil returns to the one who bears it a hundredfold.
Hypnosis is the altered state of a person who is asleep and awake at the same time. This technique is possessed by those select few who are considered excellent psychologists by nature, as well as people capable of manipulating the human subconscious. Is it possible to learn this, and if so, how to learn to hypnotize people?
Contraindications
When selecting a candidate for the practical application of knowledge of influencing consciousness, it is important to adhere to certain rules. Treatment with hypnosis is prohibited:
- people with signs of impaired consciousness;
- people suffering from mental disorders;
- persons with chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- people with severe symptoms of intoxication;
- pregnant women.
Doctors do not recommend using hypnosis without appropriate education and experience. Cases where mental state correction is necessary are dangerous. Any actions of a therapeutic nature are prohibited. They can be done by qualified psychotherapists and psychiatrists. Fans should avoid such actions.
Impact protection
The best way to avoid being hypnotized is to avoid it. People often hypnotize not through direct methods of influence, but through hidden methods (NLP techniques). An unexpected meeting with a stranger, a normal conversation with him, can result in post-hypnotic amnesia and the loss of money and valuables. You need to understand the peculiarities of practical psychology so as not to succumb to the tricks of attackers. If contact cannot be avoided, you should:
- Do not look your interlocutor in the eyes.
- Keep your distance from him.
- Instill in yourself that the mind cannot be influenced.
- Try to end the conversation by any means.
According to psychologists, one of the best ways to protect your consciousness is a “hypnotic wall.” A person can imagine a thick brick wall in front of himself and the hypnotist, which will protect him from any influence.
Adviсe
Why don't novice hypnotists succeed? Lack of experience working with animals is taking its toll. Cats are too finicky creatures, and if a person puts them into a trance incorrectly, they simply will not succumb to hypnosis. What should a novice hypnotist pay attention to?
- Incorrect grip. If you do not properly fix your hands on the cat’s limbs and pull them too sharply, you will not be able to achieve the result. You need to take things slowly, at least at first. When you pick up the animal, you should feel its muscles relax. If the cat is tense, this is a sign that he does not trust you, which means he is resisting hypnosis.
- Turnover speed. When you have managed to get the cat to relax, pick him up very slowly and move him to the floor. Don't make sudden movements. If the cat is completely motionless, make sure that he lies comfortably and that his paws do not tuck too much under his body.
- Landing speed. Don't throw the cat on the floor. You need to put it down slowly. Try to soften the landing so that the animal does not wake up from contact with the floor.
- External stimuli. Loud screaming or the sound of the TV will not contribute to your success. You need to practice in a room that will be isolated from extraneous noise.
Progressive relaxation technique
The easiest way to master hypnosis in the initial stages is a progressive relaxation technique. You are probably already familiar with her. It is used to demonstrate hypnosis in films and on television. And in order to start getting to know her, you need the first “test subject”.
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There should be no irritants in the room where you practice. Try to create the most comfortable environment for the person being hypnotized (and yourself). Ask your subject of hypnosis to lie down or sit in a way that is comfortable for him. Talk to him in a relaxing voice, watch the pace. It is important that your voice does not irritate the person being hypnotized, but rather allows you to relax to the point of trance.
The technique requires a lot of time; it will not be possible to hypnotize the test subject in 5 minutes. You will need:
- Draw a person's attention to different parts of his body so that they relax. From your fingertips to your entire body.
- To check for relaxation, you will need to independently move and lift parts of the test subject’s body, and then release them.
- Ask the person to focus on their breathing and take a deep breath. And as you exhale, feel as relaxed as possible.
If your subject has been able to relax and enter a trance, it is time to instill ideas in him. You can try to persuade him to quit smoking. If it doesn’t work, try again another time. Hypnosis requires constant practice, with each new session you become a more and more experienced hypnotist, it becomes easier for you to control your voice, not be distracted and not fall into a trance after the person being hypnotized.
How to hypnotize a chicken. Magic for everyone: how to hypnotize a chicken
Birds play an important role in circus art. Watching trained roosters or pigeons is quite a fascinating sight. Almost everyone has probably seen the head-cutting trick (or at least heard of it). So, we owe its origin to birds. Even the ancient fakirs did it with roosters.
But if performing such a trick is not an easy task, then hypnotizing a chicken is very easy. Everyone can cope with the task. For this:
- Carefully lift the bird into your arms.
- And then sharply flip her onto her back.
- Place the chicken on the ground.
- Continue holding this position for about 30 seconds.
- Now you can smoothly remove your hands.
- Gently pull the bird's beak down.
- Ready! The bird is under hypnosis. Remember that the effect will only last an hour.
When a bird is in a state of hypnosis, you can do almost anything with it. In response, you will not encounter aggression or attempts to break out. But these “manipulations” should not cross the line. For example, you can: slightly lift the bird's head or legs, turn its neck, etc. No matter what you do, the bird will maintain its position for some time. And if you want to surprise the audience, you can throw dust in their eyes. Appear before them with an unwavering expression on your face, perform all movements smoothly and even solemnly. Close your eyes, pretend that you are concentrating on the spell, and whisper it. And only after that lift the bird’s leg, neck, etc.
The first mention of bird hypnosis dates back to 1636. It was then that they first experimented on a tied bird. In the 17th century, Athanasius Kircher wrote a fundamental work on hypnosis, “On the Power of the Chicken’s Imagination.” In his work, the scientist put forward a proposal to place the chicken on its side, and then draw a line with chalk along the bird’s beak. Experiments showed that this was followed by numbness of the bird at the same moment. Later it turned out that this reaction was explained by elementary fear. It soon became known that even without the chalk trait, this condition could be caused in a bird, which was later called a “nervous breakdown.”
Later, the theory that the basis of bird hypnosis is the emotion of fear was confirmed by the Soviet physiologist V. Danilevsky. Under the influence of hypnosis, the bird completely loses sensitivity and does not respond to external stimuli. It can be burned, pricked and even cut. Also, a hypnotized bird ignores noise, screams and whistles. Research has shown that with each new session the process of falling into states of hypnosis will become easier and easier.
I.P. Pavel devoted himself to studying animal hypnosis. The scientist believed that bird hypnosis was similar to real hypnosis, which is a transitional state between wakefulness and sleep. And catalepsy is a consequence of the activity of the balancing centers of the brain.
How to hypnotize someone at a party
You can go practice your skills even in a noisy place. But you will need to find the most suggestible “victim” to hone your hypnotic capabilities. And don’t get carried away, don’t cross the lines of decency. Do not try to force a person to do something that he definitely would not do or say - this is immoral if he himself did not initially consent to it.
Your actions:
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- Find someone who talks calmly while music plays in the background.
- Talk to him, looking straight into his eyes, study his body language, take a close look at his habits. It is better to practice hypnosis when the “test subject” is in the company of friends.
- Start setting “beacons”: say something simple, combining it with certain actions. For example, the phrase “it’s getting late” when yawning.
- Once you've gained the company's trust by talking to people, offer to show them a trick.
- Start putting the person you initially picked up and “worked” into a trance.
- Ask him to perform some simple but fun actions using his suggestion skill.
- Don't forget to bring the person out of their trance. To do this, just say in an impressive voice: “Wake up!”
Remember that even the most suggestible person will not do absolutely everything you ask him to do in a trance. Reality is not like the movie; hypnosis in practice is usually used to work with subconscious attitudes, work through psychological trauma, and get rid of addictions or neurotic conditions.
The success of hypnosis largely depends on the suggestibility and internal state of the hypnotized person. If you are looking for a test subject in a large group at a party, you need someone who is open to talking to you. He looks straight, does not take closed poses. Watch your body language so you are sure to find the right person to hypnotize.
How to quickly hypnotize a friend
Knowing how to learn hypnosis on your own can set you up for a lifelong endeavor. Perhaps hypnotic therapy is your calling. But even if this is not the case, you can use the skill to hypnotize friends for fun. This way you will surely become the most interesting in your company.
Simple and quick hypnosis is performed as follows:
- Stand or sit opposite each other. Ask a friend to place his hand on yours.
- Tell your friend that you will slowly count to three. And on the count of “three” he will need to put pressure on your hand (you will resist). Explain that this is how the person being hypnotized feels your energy.
- Count to three, keep your hand straight. Resist less and less, ask the “experimental” to press harder.
- Raise your other, free hand in front of you.
- Say: “Now, the more you press on my hand, the heavier your eyelids will become.” Ask a friend to imagine that he is sitting in a room late at night, watching black and white TV.
- Mentally count to three. Ask your friend to close their eyes.
- Count to three again. Tell your friend to go to sleep.
After you have put your friend into a trance, you can work with his subconscious. But be careful when choosing your words. Watch your tone of voice. Hypnosis is a powerful tool that you need to know how to use correctly so as not to harm the person being hypnotized.
During the process, you decide what commands to give to the person you have hypnotized. Don't ask him to do anything you wouldn't be willing to do yourself. Don't try to instill dark thoughts and make your depression worse. Approach each session you conduct with special responsibility.
Method 3.
You can put a person into hypnosis without using words. This hypnosis tactic requires preliminary work with a person. We explain to the patient that he should accurately copy and repeat the actions performed, while fixing his gaze on the thumb of his right hand.
We place our straight arms along the body and very slowly raise them to eye level. We bring our hands together even more slowly so that the right hand lies on top of the left.
As soon as the client completes the contraction of his arms, we very sharply and quickly lower his upper limbs to his knees. This action will instantly put a person into a state of hypnosis.
The main rules of hypnosis
If you are planning to start practicing hypnosis, you will first need to understand and accept some rules. This:
- Do not use hypnotic techniques to the detriment of the hypnotized person. You should not inspire him with unpleasant thoughts or force him to tell you something secret.
- Do not force a person to do in a trance something that you yourself would not be willing to do. Do not abuse your hypnotic powers.
- For practice, it is best to choose a quiet place, without external stimuli.
- At first, you should practice hypnosis only with those with whom you have already established contact and who are ready to trust you. A stranger will not be able to relax; subconsciously he will not want to become vulnerable and plunge into a trance.
- Try different hypnotic techniques to find the one that suits you individually, but don’t try to learn everything at once in literally 5 minutes.
- The skill of hypnosis requires constant honing. Practice regularly if you want to become a powerful hypnotist.
- Study people: body language, looks, and any small reactions will help you. The better you learn to identify them, the easier it will be for you to work with people during a hypnosis session.
Today, anyone can learn to hypnotize other people using videos on the Internet or text descriptions of techniques. But if you want to take this seriously, be responsible about what orders you give to other people. And don't dive deep unless the person has given you permission to do so.
What is hypnosis and how to hypnotize a person? Hypnosis is one of the methods of influencing the human subconscious. It is used for medical purposes in order to get rid of various complexes, addictions and You can see hypnosis sessions that are performed on stage to make money. It is often used for criminal purposes by experienced swindlers and gypsies.
How to hypnotize a person?
There are many ways. But, first of all, to achieve results, you need to learn them. It is best to start hypnotizing a person who agrees to this.
What is needed for this? A person should lie down in a place convenient for him (it does not matter whether it is a bed, a sofa or the floor). Encourage him to focus on breathing slowly while relaxing his muscles. He should try not to think about anything, and if that doesn’t work, then only about one thing, driving away extraneous thoughts. When a person is completely relaxed, he needs to say so or give a sign that is agreed upon in advance. Gradually he will enter a trance state. It is necessary to carefully consider the words that you will pronounce, depending on the effect that you want to achieve. You need to speak slowly, confidently and deliberately. After instilling the necessary information, he needs to be brought out of this state, setting him up in a positive way.
How to hypnotize a person with your gaze?
In order to achieve this, you need to develop your “magnetic gaze” through exercises. First of all, you need to be able to concentrate. To do this, draw a circle with a diameter of about 2 cm on a sheet of white paper, which you attach to the wall at a distance of 2 meters. Look motionlessly at the circle for 5 minutes. Blinking is highly undesirable. Every day, add a minute, building up to a quarter of an hour. At first they may, but then it will pass. In the future, you will need to move around the room for several minutes without taking your eyes off the circle. Then make several sheets with the same circles, place them on the walls and look at them alternately, quickly moving your gaze in different directions until your eyes get tired, and then concentrate on one point.
Secondly, you need to develop a central gaze, for which you need to practice in front of a mirror, looking, without blinking, at the bridge of your nose for about 3 minutes, adding a minute every day. In the future, it will be necessary to practice looking at portraits of other people, also looking at the bridge of the nose. And then you can test it on people, starting with friends, having previously warned them about it.
How to hypnotize someone in public?
To project the power of your gaze in public, encourage everyone to relax and sit comfortably. Let them know you have something interesting to say. Then look into each person's eyes. Speak to the person you are looking at and in a loud, confident, hypnotic voice, suggest what is needed. Think about the fact that they trust you, they are interested in what you have to say, and everything should work out for you.
How to hypnotize a person quickly?
It must be remembered that in order to put a person into a trance state, it is necessary to evoke certain emotions in him. For example, the feeling of fear causes confusion in a person and increases the likelihood of suggestion. Most often it is necessary to do something quick, for example, put a hand on the back of the neck, press the palm of the second hand on the chin, as a result of which the criticality of perception is dulled, and then a suggestion follows with a voice. This method of hypnosis is rarely used in medicine, since a person experiences strong negative emotions.
So, in order to find in practice the answer to the question of how to hypnotize a person, you need to train a lot, be able to acquire and develop magnetism in yourself.
Hello everybody! We ourselves periodically, and sometimes daily, plunge into a trance, for example, in line or on the way to work. You can immediately recognize such a person, it’s as if he has a mask on his face, his eyes are open, but his gaze is fixed on one point, his pupils are dilated, there may even be involuntary shudders. This state arises from routine work or long waiting, a person “goes deep” into his thoughts, physically seems to be present in the present moment, but his consciousness is somewhere in the past or future.
That is, as you understand, this is easy to achieve, the main thing is to know how to immerse yourself in a trance correctly and profitably, and today I will tell you about the basics of hypnosis so that you can control your consciousness and program yourself for the desired result.
History of hypnosis
The history of hypnosis is as interesting as the history of the New Year. Therefore, I dedicate the final part of the story to her.
The discoverers of hypnosis were ancient shamans who lived on the planet many centuries ago. In those days, people widely used the technique of going into trance. This state was used by shamans for various purposes.
With the help of trance they raised the morale of soldiers, treated the sick and predicted the future. At the end of the 19th century, the study of phenomena related to hypnosis acquired a scientific character. Among the people who made a huge contribution to the development of hypnosis were scientists from Russia.
The domestic history of hypnosis has been accompanied by ups, downs and high-profile scandals. For example, in the mid-19th century, a visiting hypnotist named Gensen was popular. The cost of the session, which was held in a small apartment, was 200 rubles - a huge amount of money at that time.
Domestic scientists in the field of neurology and psychiatry, who managed to attend the specialist’s sessions, strongly criticized him. Later, public hypnosis was banned by the Medical Council. The technique was allowed to be used only for healing people, provided that another doctor was present at the session.
Since then, the development of hypnosis in our country has slowed down greatly. According to patients, they did not seek help from specialists because they had to pay for the services of two doctors at the same time.
How to put a person into hypnosis: practical exercises
The main component in the program on how to introduce a person is to carry out preparatory work aimed at studying the characteristics of the client and establishing contact with him. To achieve complete mutual understanding, you should talk with the patient one-on-one in a calm, inviting environment. To do this, you need to make sure in advance that the room is well ventilated, has a comfortable temperature, dim lighting and no extraneous noise penetrates there.
When communicating with a person, you must be sure to monitor your timbre of voice and intonation of speech, avoiding the transition to shouting or barely audible whispering. We pay attention to the means of non-verbal communication: postures, gestures, facial expressions. The hypnologist's body position should be open: we do not cross our arms over our chest, do not clench our fists, do not cross our legs. In order to achieve maximum contact with the client, you need to echo his breathing rhythm, copy gestures, and imitate his manner of speaking. The success of such techniques can be explained by the fact that any person subconsciously sympathizes and trusts those people who are somehow similar to him.
The next step in the program on how to introduce hypnosis is to take what is happening under personal control, that is, to achieve the client’s joining. Having won the person’s attention, we take the initiative to ourselves. In order to check whether the vigilance of the patient’s consciousness has lulled, we carefully observe whether the person copies our deliberately chosen gestures or posture, for example: following us, leaning his torso forward, or thoughtfully scratching his chin. If contact has taken place, we proceed directly to the introduction into trance.
There are various techniques for introducing a client into hypnosis. Let's focus on the most simple hypnosis techniques that you can master on your own. However, remember: the success of hypnosis directly depends on several components:
- whether a person has confidence in the hypnologist;
- internal readiness to plunge into a trance;
- the hypnotherapist’s experience to assess the patient’s condition and determine the stage of hypnotic trance.
About hypnosis
Hypnosis, by its definition, means an altered state of mind when a person is awake, but at the same time he has signs of sleep, during which he observes dreams. In this altered state, he perceives information without judgment, without being able to filter or reject it, that is, it turns out that anything can be suggested to him. There are these stages:
- Catalepsy stage
. The tone of the cerebral cortex begins to decrease, the eyes become motionless, breathing and other processes in the body slow down. - Lethargic.
A person becomes insensitive to pain, and his limbs freeze in one position, this is a state of deep sleep. - Somnambulistic.
At this stage, the subconscious begins to actively work, speech is turned off, the ability to think as well, and the level of suggestibility is as high as possible, and a connection has been established with the one who is hypnotizing. After awakening, the person does not remember at all what happened during hypnosis. You can talk about the subconscious.
On the brink
Vladislav, Voronezh: – If hypnosis is used to treat, does that mean it can have side effects and complications?
I.S.: – The most common is the loss of rapport (the connection between the hypnotist and the hypnotized), when a person goes from a hypnotic state to sleep, that is, practically falls asleep. Sometimes this can be accompanied by a sharp drop in blood pressure, even to the point of fainting. It also happens that in a hypnotic trance a person experiences erotic reactions, or even serious psychotic outbursts. This is why in hypnotherapy it is very important to know the personality of the person you are treating. Before each session, I carefully study the patient’s medical history and the characteristics of his personality. Otherwise, hypnosis can be harmful and dangerous.
Kinds
- Classic, or directive
, that is, when a command or order is given. It is considered a very harsh method that can harm a person. It is better to learn the classic look from professionals, without the risk of experimenting on your own. The fact is that attention is paid only to the symptom itself, and not to the cause of its occurrence. For example, a hypnotherapist decided to rid another person of smoking, put him into a trance and gave him the appropriate instructions. Yes, now he doesn’t smoke, but the problem is that he used to satisfy some of his needs with the help of cigarettes, say, relaxation during stress, but now he has lost this method, and his psyche is exposed to negative events, which will bring him more more harmful than nicotine. - Hidden
. Usually this is neurolinguistic programming, or so-called Ericksonian hypnosis. The impact on the psyche occurs without directive instructions, sometimes even hidden, a person may not realize that he is under the influence. Great for beginners because it is easy to learn manipulation techniques, which, by the way, surround us every day and are widely used in advertising, politics or business. - Gypsy
. It is used mainly by scammers who use distraction to put their victims into a trance in order to gain a certain benefit. After this method, a person usually may not remember the events that occurred during communication with a street hypnotist. - Medical
. Helps get rid of addictions, for example, drugs, alcohol, gaming, gambling and food. It is possible to cure psychosomatic diseases, that is, migraines, ulcers, breathing problems, neuroses and even sexual disorders.
Types of hypnosis
Classical hypnosis, which 70% of all people can obey, inhibits the subject’s cerebral cortex, leaving one area that is associated with the hypnotist to work. Under the influence of a monotonous sound or the voice of a person putting him into a trance, he is easily suggestible.
Ericksonian hypnosis. This method, named after psychiatrist Milton Erickson, consists in the fact that the main role in it is given to the person being hypnotized. In this case, the worker is left with a small area to communicate with the hypnotist, and the rest is not subject to hypnosis. That is, this technique allows you to put him into a light trance without risk to a person’s health.
Gypsy hypnosis puts a person into a trance through his imagination. Such instant sessions are carried out in crowded places: squares, train stations, parks, markets - representatives of this “vagrant” nation, its female half, quickly makes contact with the victim, taking her right hand and reading the memory from it. Without allowing you to come to your senses, he subjugates you and forces you to fulfill all orders and requests. But “aerobatics” is considered to be mastery of the eye hypnosis technique.
Technicians
So, let's move on to the most important thing, namely the question of how to learn hypnosis.
The simplest method is the hypnotic gaze method.
It can be used in cases where you need something from another person, for example, his consent to something. Initially, practice concentrating your attention while contemplating something; I described this method in detail about meditation. Also train your gaze in front of a mirror. When you feel confident in your abilities, try it in practice.
To do this, it is important to position yourself approximately 30 cm from the interlocutor and carefully look at the bridge of his nose, just above the eyes. During communication, repeat his postures and gestures, but not too intrusively, but as if by chance, thus adapting to him. Your speech should be calm, quiet and slightly monotonous. When you notice that your interlocutor is relaxing and his reactions are slowing down, you can start a conversation about what you need from him. The main thing is to do without the “not” part in circulation. For example: “I’m sure you can help me...”
The next technique is called "Overload"
It is actively used by gypsies and scammers. You may find it useful to practice, or use in an emergency when you are asked for an answer that you cannot give. It is very easy to perform; judging by the name, you should overload your consciousness. A person is able to comprehend a sentence that consists of seven words; if the limit is exceeded, he simply loses the thread of the conversation and the meaning of what was said, trying to mentally return to the beginning of the phrase in order to still understand what it is about. When you notice that your interlocutor is completely confused, insert the necessary suggestions into your quick text.
The method is easy to learn and practice, it is basic - “5-4-3-2-1”
To complete this you will need a volunteer. He sits comfortably in his chair and listens to you carefully. First, you need to give him those suggestions that are obvious and confirmed. For example, that it is snowing outside now, and the hum of passing cars can be heard in the room. These language, which can be immediately verified, help establish trust between you. Then, to reinforce it, pay attention to sounds that usually accompany us, but we do not track them, for example, the ticking of a clock. After this, start using statements about his internal state, for example, that he is calm at the moment. When contact is established, which is called rapport, you can move directly to the cycles themselves:
- Tell him 4 real phrases, that is, what he really sees at the moment (you, the window, curtains or closet in front of his eyes), and a fifth phrase with a suggestive meaning (that is, what you want to inspire him).
- Next, say 4 phrases about his physical, motor sensations (that warmth is felt throughout the body, every muscle relaxes, he feels how his eyelids get heavy, etc.), and the fifth about the internal state of calm.
- Now three phrases about real perception, and two about the internal state.
- Two real sentences, and three suggestions.
- And the last cycle, in which you use one sentence of a real nature, and four aimed at sensations. After this, you can begin to speak only suggestions.
Coming out of hypnosis
It is important to get out of the state of hypnosis; to do this, after completing the actions you should say: “Now I will wake you up, I will count from 5 to 1, and you will gradually come out of the trance state. When you open your eyes, you will feel full of strength and energy, as if you were sleeping soundly and sweetly.”
It may happen that the subject, after waking up, experiences nausea or heaviness in the body. To eliminate these consequences, it is necessary to hypnotize him back, only to give instructions about improving his well-being. Or, there are times when a patient or volunteer simply falls asleep. Do not disturb him in this case, and do not be scared, let him satisfy his physiological needs, and after waking up, ask questions about what happened to him during the session. Pay attention to what wording pops up in his speech, and next time, use them to enhance the suggestibility effect.
How to learn hypnosis: simple exercises
Sessions after sessions, but the question remains unanswered: how to learn hypnosis? Simple exercises with a drawn dot will help you with this.
, which needs to be looked at every day.
Since the simplest method is to hypnotize with a gaze, we will learn to control it. Have you ever observed how a person can stop an attacker with one glance or pacify an angry animal? There is nothing fantastic about this, he just lends himself to such a skill as a magnetic gaze
. And you can easily develop it in yourself.
To begin, draw a dot on a piece of paper
, the diameter of which is two centimeters. Hang the leaf at a distance of 2-3 meters from your eyes. Concentrate your gaze on this point, try to look at it for 5 minutes without blinking. When you start to get better at it, increase the time.
Further complicate the exercise
– move around the room and look at a point on the wall. If your eyes suddenly water, then continue to look at the point in a static position. Repeat the exercise every day and you will succeed. After some time, place several sheets of paper with dots drawn on them on the wall at once. After this, you need to concentrate your gaze on each point alternately.
Through daily exercises, you will learn to focus your gaze and be able to hypnotize a person to follow orders. Of course, the concept of an order is conditional - they must be clear and simple
. Don't force a person to do something you wouldn't want for yourself.
How to hypnotize a person
Let's move on to the practical part. Suggestion is carried out not by some supernatural techniques that only gifted hypnotists can comprehend, but by very real methods familiar to everyone. Firstly, this is the technique of conversation. The conversation should be conducted in such a way as to interest the person and find common interests and topics. When you manage to determine your interlocutor's favorite topic, show the art of being a smart listener. Bringing a person to a frank conversation is perhaps the most important thing in the art of conversation. By drawing the right conclusions, it is easy to find a way through which you can influence the consciousness of another person.
The hypnotist's voice should not be slurred or harsh. The most correct intonation is similar to the voice of your interlocutor. It's best not to try to talk over him if he's talking too loudly. You can lower your voice, and then your interlocutor will also speak more quietly. A person’s voice can bewitch and make you listen; it can inspire anything, the main thing is to know how to use it.
And, of course, we can’t help but mention the look. There is even the concept of a “magnetic gaze”, through which you can hypnotize a person. The power of human eyes is truly enormous: it is not for nothing that the eyes are called the mirror of the soul; the powerful power of thought is concentrated in them. A look can enchant, attract, dazzle. We have already talked about the influence of the human gaze on animals that were pacified or enraged by these powerful weapons. A magnetic gaze transmits strong mental vibrations to the brain of another person, which are capable of producing an effect close to hypnotic.
At the beginning of a conversation with another person, you should look him straight in the eyes with that same magnetic gaze. However, you should not take these words literally: do not glare at your interlocutor as if you want to drill a hole in him. The look should express strong will, firmness and concentration. Try at all costs to keep your interlocutor’s attention, and if he avoids your gaze, pretend that you are not looking him in the eye. When the interlocutor thinks that you are looking in the other direction and looks at you, you should catch his gaze and hold it with an effort of will. It is in this case that it is possible to make a suggestion to a person.
Looking into the eyes of the suggestible is also important for the reason that it is quite difficult for a person to think and reason while under the power of a magnetic gaze. If you notice that someone wants to influence you through a magnetic gaze, under no circumstances give in to suggestion! Very often, hypnosis is used by individuals who have criminal goals against you. There are many cases where a robbery victim was hypnotized and was left without a wallet. Losing money is far from the worst thing that can happen, because it is quite possible that the hypnotist is a member of some sect.
So, if you notice that someone is looking at you with the intention of hypnotizing, tell yourself that you will not be influenced. Mentally create a barrier that will prevent the hypnotist from putting you into a state of hypnosis.
Try to avoid an attractive gaze; under no circumstances look your interlocutor in the eyes. It’s best not to talk to dubious people at all, so avoid meeting people on the street and on public transport in every possible way.
To master hypnosis, you should study methods of psychological influence and find candidates to hone your skills. It is important to figure out how to hypnotize a person without harming him. All attempts to master consciousness can threaten not only the health, but also the lives of people.
When learning hypnosis, it is important not to harm the person it is aimed at.