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About Hypnotism workshop Mumbai
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Precautions and
Preconditions to Hypnosis
Hypnosis is an art and
an art cannot be taught but it has to be caught.
All hypnotist know that hypnosis means self-hypnosis
and they are only an instrument in bringing
about an alpha state of mind to their subject
by creating a right atmosphere and monotonous
suggestions to bypass the critical factor.
Actually, we all keep hypnotizing ourselves
at least 15 -20 times a day when we indulge
in activities like watching TV continuously.
Sometimes gaping at the set with our mouth
open when something interesting is being shown
in rapt attention.
Any monotonous sequence of events make them
boring for the brain and eventually it starts
producing a hormone called serotonin which
induces an alpha or drowsy state of mind.
We are all living a life of a robot, a mechanical
life which is very frustrating. Such frustration
is an indication to 'Go forward' but where
is the big question. It could be a change
in our job, venturing into a new hobby or
developing new skills which could be something
as simple as starting to read.
The preconditions to hypnosis are:
· Congenial environment with no extreme temperature.
· Soothing background music
· Faith in the hypo-therapist
· Fixation of attention
· Progressive relaxation
· Removing all prejudices and myths about
hypnosis.
A congenial environment for hypnosis is very
important because all our five senses become
hyperactive under hypnotic condition hence
strong smells or extreme emotions should be
avoided while attempting hypnosis. Room should
be free from insects and dust as all of these
could pose as hurdles preventing the subject
from going into deep trance.
Soothing subliminal or alpha music should
be used to make the subconscious mind of the
subject receptive to Hypo-therapist's suggestions
as these suggestions help people to go into
a deeper trance.
Faith in the hypo-therapist is the prime condition.
It is very important for hypnotists to form
a rapport with their subject by presenting
a very pleasant demeanor and displaying a
genuine concern for the client's problems.
Any kind of manipulation or greed alerts the
auto pilot in the client's subconscious mind
which says, "Don't trust this person". Clients
may ask for reference from the hypnotist,
if in doubt, to reconcile their faith and
ensure that they are not in the hands of a
quack.
Fixation of attention to backward counting
or going down the staircase (described later)
is the best way to bore the brain as our mind
does not want to rest even for a second and
is always up to tricks all the time. One can
fix one's mind on breathing or an object or
a moving pendulum depending on what the hypnotist
prefers. It is found that the pendulum is
very effective in hypnotizing people for the
first time.
Progressive relaxation is the key to all hypnosis.
Some people may know to relax themselves if
they are in the habit of practicing yoga or
meditations for many years. Highly stressed
people have their sympathetic nervous system
always on alert resulting in stress related
diseases. Progressive relaxation is like "Shavasana"
in yoga in which we relax each and every muscle
of our body right from the feet to the tip
of the head physically and mentally affirming:
"My feet are totally relaxed."
"My shin muscles are totally relaxed"
"My thighs are totally relaxed" and so on.
Any auto suggestion would result in the subconscious
carrying out the orders immediately. Removing
preconceived concepts is very important before
attempting to hypnotise anyone. Often there
are doubts regarding the hypnotic session
as our movies have depicted how the subject
literally dance to the tune of hypnotist.
Thus tarnishing the image of this excellent
science-hypnosis.
The technique of "Conversational Clinic" is
used to understand and form a rapport with
the client through the art of communication
using effective persuasive words or other
forms of pleasing non-verbal language. By
logically removing all fears and misconceptions
of hypnosis rapport can be developed with
the client. The subject can be taken deeper
into subconscious level to get best results.
We have given the preconditions above, even
precautions are important while using techniques
of hypnosis. Hypnotist can get into serious
trouble if he overlooks certain factors of
the patients' health condition related to:
· Heart condition
· Hysterical behavior
· Rape fantasy
· Neurotic behavior
· Oversensitive subjects
It is very important to know the subject's
medical background like heart condition and
other psychological disorders because under
hypnosis due to visualizations and affirmations
it is possible that blood pressure may go
up or come down drastically creating situation
of instant heart attack. One should investigate
thoroughly the medical history of the subject
by asking a series of questions and deducing
the deep inner motivating factor for hypnosis
as it gives clues to the therapist. In case
the client starts feeling uncomfortable or
moans or displays a back and forth swing of
the torso, it is a signal that he is feeling
uneasy and one should bring him or her out
of hypnosis immediately.
Hysterical behavior can be treated by conversing
with the subject. It is advisable to attempt
hypnosis after 2-3 meetings with the patient.
Extreme mood swings should be carefully observed
specially during the initial meetings.
Neurotic and oversensitive people can become
violent under hypnosis causing both material
and physical harm to the hypnotist. This could
be very embarrassing. If the client is questioned
regarding the kind of medication undertaken
the hypnotist would know whether the client
is under treatment for neurosis It is better
to avoid the hypnosis session with such subjects.
Thorough knowledge of mental illnesses and
their medications would be an additional asset
to the hypnotists. They can also take the
help of a clinical psychologist.
Some of the oversensitive humans could be
great actors. They might be able to easily
show extreme emotions during a simple conversation.
When they are asked to recall a funny incident
they may laugh abnormally or when asked to
recall a sad incident they might weep uncontrollably.
Hypnosis involves a lot of visualisation and
constant recall of past lives and events.
It might be ideal not to indulge in such cases
as any attempt to either hypnotise or teach
hypnosis to such folks might produce poor
results.
Some of the legal requirements are that the practitioner should
have at least 3-4 years of clinical experience, he or she should
be a psychotherapist or should have completed a course in medical
hypnosis or a course in human science. Since most clients are gullible
and do not check the credentials of therapists by doing this they
are inviting more harm than good for themselves. In the USA and
some other countries, one has to be a registered or be a licensed
practitioner failing which the compensations they are required to
pay could be a very heavy sum. Best would be to ask for references
about the hypnotist
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