Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Best Self Hypnosis Techniques For Self Improvement

By Louise Servage

Learning self hypnosis can be a lot easier than it sounds. It can be learnt in the quiet of your own home without spending any money on things like books, audio tapes, expensive visits to hypnotists or spiritual gurus.

Putting into practice a few simple techniques to bring yourself to a state of deep relaxation can be very easy and rewarding. The most important thing is to find a place that offers complete comfort and quiet. The last thing you need once reaching a state of deep relaxtion is to be disturbed part way through.

You will also need to learn how to completely relax all your muscles and whether this is best achieved by sitting up or laying down. Learning what you need to do once in a subconscious state is also very important.

Going Under

Hypnotists refer to people 'going under' whenever they're put into a subconscious state. This is where the conscious mind is 'asleep' so to speak so that the hypnotist can talk directly to the mind's subconscious. You can put yourself under by using some self hypnosis techniques that have been known to work.

Various people will use various techniques to put themselves under, so it is best to try a variety and then use which is best for you. You could even dicover your own technique.

First, find a comfortable spot where you won't be disturbed for a long period of time. When you're first starting out, it may take you an hour or more to officially go under. This quiet location could be your bedroom, a local park, or it you could even choose your backyard with the sun shining on your face. You should make sure the place offers complete peace and quiet so that you can concentrate on the rest of the self hypnosis techniques.

Apply yourself to your breathing, focus on the air entering and exiting your body. Relax all the muscles in your body and empty your mind of all thoughts. You will find yourself profoundly relaxed. This state is often compared to sleeping without being asleep. Once this state is achieved you can do almost anything you please.

A lot of people often use a self hypnosis script. They also often give themselves instructions and suggestions once they have achieved self hypnosis. The script can include things like mantras to help them quit smoking, to help lose weight, to gain a better memory, and to learn to love themselves.

Your body and mind know what it needs so let yourself be your own guide while learning these self hypnosis techniques and you'll soon find yourself an expert at putting yourself under.

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