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Are Stage Hypnosis Acts Real?

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It’s fairly safe to say that over the course of the past few decades, the art of hypnosis has been used for some pretty ridiculous things.  From being performed as a party trick on friends and family, right through to stage shows and more. What use to be considered a mysterious state of mind, unexplained, but capable of producing profound changes in perception and belief, to what is known by many today as primarily as source of entertainment.

Although the majority of our clients rely on our hypnosis services in Houston for help with unwanted habits, phobias and common concerns — there are times when we find ourselves having to reinforce the authenticity of what we offer. The first thing that you need to know is that hypnosis isn’t magic, nor is it a way to force someone to bark like a dog when given a secret cue.  The definition I have created to describe hypnosis is that, it is the application of suggestion in trance.  Trance being any time the greater amount of one’s attention is turned inward, rather than outward to grounded sensory based information.  You cannot create anything with hypnosis.  You can only focus on what is already there; and make it smaller or larger, or move it around.  Hypnosis is a way of engineering the thinking in a way that is conducive to specific change, allowing a person to improve their well being.

So, Are On-Stage Acts Real?

Some aspect of the stage show are real, and parts of it, indeed the parts that make it the most entertaining are actually aspects of the audience’s internal dialogue about what they see.  For instance, independent of what the audience may believe, no one is doing anything against their will.  The stage hypnotist is actually a very skilled profiler and is adept a screening his participants-making certain each participant is more willing than not to accept the suggestions he gives them.  Additionally, the skilled stage hypnotist, after asking for volunteers will screen them, and keep only the gifted talented on stage; sending the rest back to their seats.  The audience may believe the ones who are sent back can’t be hypnotized, but that is not the case. In most instances, they would simply require more training to be a good subject.  The group he or she keeps on stage will be much easier to work with,  and have quicker access to more phenomenon.  Being hypnotized isn’t something that can instantly result in a person becoming a victim of mind-control — it’s simply a state of relaxation not too dissimilar to day dreaming, that can make an individual more prone to accept suggestion.

And it’s in this state that our experts such as TC LeNormand specialize in. By tapping into a part of the human psyche that is otherwise outside of our awareness and inaccessible, it can become possible to provide information, guidance and support when it’s needed. What this means is that when performed properly, hypnosis can be a very effective way of encouraging the subconscious to change the way it operates — which is why it’s so effective when addressing cigarette habits, or food addictions.

Does That Mean That Stage Acts Are Fake?

Well, in a word, no. Some fully trained hypnotist do turn their talents to entertainment — and as they understand the techniques associated with hypnosis, they can certainly make an audience member feel as if they have been hypnotized. What can be said however, is that when used properly, it can become a possibility to modify the way in which a person’s subconscious receives and reacts to information.

And by doing so it can be possible to train a person’s mind into no longer desiring cigarettes, or into reducing their food intake in order to lose weight. Hypnosis should never be considered a trick, in fact at the very least it’s a powerful tool capable of helping a person to overcome simple habits, and help manage stress and make useful lifestyle changes. 

Hypnosis can sometimes be mistaken as a type of party trick — but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Sure, on-stage acts can be entertaining, but are they real or do the performers exaggerate what they are doing for their audience? You’ll be pleased to hear that our Houston hypnosis sessions aren’t designed to entertain but to help, but if you’d like to learn a little more about the reality behind the techniques, why not take a look at our latest blog post?

 

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Can Hypnosis Cure Common Illnesses?

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healthy girl eating appleThe human brain is an incredibly powerful tool. Not only is it capable of processing thousands of pieces of information in the space of a few seconds; it can also manage pain, control emotions, and much more in between. Our hypnosis services in Houston work by tapping into particular parts of the subconscious to allow the brain to reprogram particular actions and habits – and this is why the techniques can be so effective when dealing with smoking addictions. But can the methods do more?

Is Hypnosis Able to Cure Common Ailments?

No. It really has to be as simple an answer as that. Any hypnotherapist that promises that their sessions will rid your body of cancer or cure your bowel obstructions is whole-heartedly exaggerating the possibilities. But does that mean that the techniques involved with the practice can’t play any role in recovery and rehabilitation? Well, this answer is a little trickier to explain, but I’ll certainly give it a shot.

As mentioned above – the human brain, your brain, is incredibly powerful. It doesn’t just govern your actions; it is also responsible for producing and releasing natural chemicals into your body, and this is why you’ll sometimes hear that the power of positive thinking can be a great way to recover from a trauma, or to overcome an ailment.

Although medical treatment is the better option when addressing a specific condition – there’s no reason why a state of hypnosis couldn’t be used to encourage the brain to produce more of a particular substance; and one that may be able to aid in relaxation and the reduction of stress. When a person feels stressed, it’s not uncommon for adrenaline and cortisol to be produced.

What do these chemicals do?

Both can contribute to elevated blood pressure, which can put additional stress on your heart and organs in general – so it’s always worth avoiding excess production whenever possible. And where does hypnosis come in? Well, in the simplest way it can help to provide a balanced level of chemical production, by helping your mind to feel relaxed and within a controlled environment.

Balance means less excessive production of chemicals, and when your body is suffering from a medical concern it’s these chemicals that can contribute to the expansion of a condition. So, to answer the question ‘can hypnosis cure cancer, disease, or an illness in general’ the answer would have to be no – but it can certainly play a part in your bodies’ natural potential to recover.

To learn more about the potential of hypnosis, or to book yourself into one of our sessions, then simply give me a call or send me an email at your convenience. I’d be more than happy to provide further information should you need it – and until next time stay safe, and try to focus on positivity.

 

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Hypnosis Houston
2909 Hillcroft Ave #515
Houston TX 77057
Phone: (713) 789-0713
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What Does It Mean to Be Susceptible to Hypnosis?

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hypnotized catFor those of you that are brand new to the concept of hypnosis, the first thing to consider is that there’s no magic involved, nor should you expect to start floating at any point during your session. Hypnosis is defined as a state of being whereby an individual may find themselves more prone to acknowledge, understand, and receive information on a subconscious level – as technical as that might sound.

The simplest way to describe the technique is by approaching it with an open mind; and we say open for a reason.

Have you ever heard about people not being susceptible to hypnosis, for example? It can occur from time to time, even if it is uncommon. It won’t matter who you are, how much you make, or if you live in Houston or somewhere a little further afield – if you don’t walk into a session with an open-mind, then the methodology of hypnosis might not work for you. But does that mean that you might never be capable of taking advantage of its benefits?

What it means to be susceptible to hypnosis

In this line of work, where the subconscious mind can be so important, there is one thing that’s more important than all else – and that’s a willingness to experience the events associated with a state of hypnosis. Although our physical bodies are constantly undergoing a range of internal (and often external processes), our mental states are just as prone to experiencing activities. If a person was going to hit you in the face, your natural reflexes would be to safeguard yourself.

Your mental-being works in much the same way. It can develop reflexes over time, and it’s these innate processes that can often go on to become habits and addictions. Instead of having to protect your face from an attack, you might find that your mind depends on smoking cigarettes to provide a general feeling of balance and calmness. But where does hypnotic susceptibility fit into things, exactly?

Well, it’s all about how open you are to receiving the treatment – a treatment that has been around for centuries for those of you that didn’t know. By allowing the methodology to take effect on your mind, you’ll be putting yourself in a position to reap the rewards of the treatment. But that leads to another question – can anything be done if you aren’t susceptible to the therapy itself? And if so, what?

Accepting what you cannot see

Hypnosis can’t be seen, nor can it be heard. But when allowed the right amount of time it can certainly be felt. Even those that are sceptical can learn to open their minds in a way that allows their subconscious to absorb the techniques, take advantage of the re-programming, and as a result; overcome any obstacles that a person might be facing.

Hypnosis can help to loosen the strict addictive processes associated with smoking, as well as encourage the body to cope without consuming larger quantities of food. Instead of passing the techniques off as foolishness; going into a session and simply allowing yourself to be open-minded about the potential can be all that it takes to prepare your subconscious for improvements to your life.

Hypnosis Houston
2909 Hillcroft Ave #515
Houston TX 77057
Phone: (713) 789-0713
http://www.hypnosishouston.com/

How Hypnosis May Help You To Quit Smoking

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2909 Hillcroft Ave #515
Houston TX 77057
Phone: (713) 789-0713
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Managing Weight Loss Through Hypnosis

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Nutrition Scale and Losing WeightIn the many years I’ve assisted people using hypnosis, one of the many issues I’ve helped people address are those surrounding weight loss. Besides quitting smoking, this is the single most reoccurring reason people request hypnosis consulting in my office. I’ve discovered that balancing ones busy work schedule, and maintaining a healthy focus on taking care of one’s self is a huge part of the dynamic. In addition to that, the on/off component of dieting; the “ I was good today, but cheated some later in the week” mind set erodes ones self esteem, and in my observation goes a long way to sabotaging even the best laid out plans. One of the things I seek to do is help people reframe the way they think about it. Rather than the mean spirited harsh goal oriented approach, I help them to consider it more of a process. Goals, although a great thing to have in life, tend to be organized in the mind as and event. The problem with thinking of weight loss as an event is that once you arrive at a certain level of achievement there is a tendency to revert back to the old behaviors. As one begins to consider it as a process, rather than a destination at which one ultimately arrives, it becomes much easier to manage.

Allow me to give you an example that distinguishes between an event and a process, which by the way, regardless of the circumstances is a useful one to make in life. Although cleaning your house is an event, keeping your house clean and neat is a process. I use to start in the back and clean everything until I stepped out of the front door. ” Excellent, this house is clean.” Of course, then there is a huge opportunity to micro manage every possible action that could make it messy again. This is an example of the upset of confusing a process for and event. Sound familiar ? Several other simple examples of how a process confused for an event can create upset and procrastination is mowing the yard, paying taxes. I could continue to distinguish places in our thinking where the confusion of a process for an event or an event for a process can cause us stress and upset. By the way, since our subconscious mind is a creative system, in fact the very amazing creative system that is responsible for all of the invented stuff in the world of physical reality around you, the insistence that change should occur instantly as an event is a bit silly. Remember, that little piece of magic you are holding in your hands as you consider hypnosis was once smoke signals. There was a lot of process between the pony express, morse code, and telephones, to computers inside of telephones that we carry everywhere with us. Although there were many events along the way, computers didn’t ” happen,” they were created. They were created thru process over time.

Hypnosis, which I define as the application of suggestion in trance, is a system by which an individual can tap into this marvelous deductive mechanism. It can be profoundly helpful in moving us forward towards the changes we want to make in life. In part, my work with clients in my office is both as a coach to assist people to think more clearly, and assist the individual to effectively tap into the creative process of the subconscious mind.

TC

Hypnosis Houston
2909 Hillcroft Ave #515
Houston TX 77057
Phone: (713) 789-0713
http://www.hypnosishouston.com/

Is Hypnosis the Best Way to Stop Smoking?

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Houston TX 77057
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stop smokingIt doesn’t matter if you smoke cigarettes or not, you are likely aware of the dangers that are involved in doing so. Smoking remains the single most preventable cause of early death and it could result in many different health issues, from emphysema to heart disease and cancer. If you do smoke, the best choice you can make is to quit now. From the moment you quit, the damage that has occurred begins to reverse itself.

A number of different methods exist to give up smoking. For years, the two basic choices were to either cut down gradually or to quit “cold turkey”.  People may have used a variety of substitutes, from chewing gum to snacking on sunflower seeds but its typically met with limited success. In more recent years, people have options such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum and similar items. These have also met with limited success. One option that you should consider if you really want to give up smoking is using hypnosis.

There are many misconceptions associated with hypnosis and that has kept some people from trying to use it to kick the habit. In essence, hypnosis results in an altered awareness and it appears as if you are in a trance or perhaps even asleep. There are also different types of hypnosis, including clinical and self hypnosis. These have been used for a wide variety of psychological and physical problems, including weight loss, repressed memories and various types of addiction.

When using clinical hypnosis for smoking cessation, the process is similar from one hypnotist to another. After putting you in a state of hypnosis, they will ask you to imagine outcomes from smoking that are fairly unpleasant. Perhaps they ask you to imagine that the taste of smoking is repulsive or that the smell is similar to the exhaust of a vehicle. These help to imprint something on your mind that can begin to change your perception of the habit.

The hypnotist may also take things a step further by helping you to identify the true issues with smoking cigarettes. These include the need for a healthy body and the fact that smoking is poison to the body. They may also impress upon your mind the respect that you should have for your body as well.

Along with using a form of clinical hypnosis, they may also provide you with options for self hypnosis as well. Self hypnosis is something that can be done at home without the use of a qualified hypnotist. It doesn’t put you in the same hypnotic state but it does allow you to alter your perceptions when you do it properly.

About three out of every four individuals is able to be successfully hypnotized. It is a method that has worked for hundreds, if not thousands of people who wanted to kick the habit. They were able to get beyond the habit, not only for a temporary amount of time when the hypnosis was taking place but they were able to give it up permanently.

The Basic Concept Of Hypnosis 

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houston hypnosis pendulumHypnosis isn’t some kind of magic trick that defies logic. It’s a tool that helps a person gain better control of their subconscious mind. However, many people still question its effectiveness, simply because they can’t “see” what’s happening.Hypnosis has been around for centuries, and it served as a pain killer back in the day. Before medicine made things easier, some patients were hypnotized for pain management. But this was just one solution hypnosis was used for, which is why the extensive practice of this art shows how effective it can be when used correctly.

How Does Hypnosis Work?

Hypnosis has so many areas in which it can be used, but to give you a better explanation of how it works the following example is based on hypnotherapy.

Your everyday life is based on habits and routines. Your subconscious is programmed to go through the same motions every day, establishing an auto-pilot rhythm so-to-speak. Once the habit has settled, it becomes second nature like breathing.

Even though there’s nothing wrong with a routine, certain habits can be damaging. Unfortunately they aren’t easy to change, because your subconscious has already invested a lot of time in the old one.

With hypnosis the aim is to change this habit at the source. It might not sound like a challenge to change a habit that is comfortable, familiar and easy. In reality it’s a lot harder. People who smoke and binge eat know this better than anyone.

With a professional leading the way, you will dig into your subconscious and use suggestions to change a specific habit.

What Does Being Hypnotized It Feel Like?

Contrary to popular belief, you’re not asleep when hypnotized. You’re simply very relaxed and your conscious mind doesn’t filter what goes through to the subconscious.

For the most part it will feel like a very relaxing daydream, which you might not remember depending on how deep you go.