One of the most incredible feats people under hypnosis are able to perform is the ability to remember details of a past event that a person has consciously forgotten. Hypnosis has even helped people retrace their steps and remember locations of, say, lost items or valuable papers. Hypnosis does have the power to tap into memory in ways that other techniques do not. Most importantly, it has the ability to induce temporary, reversible amnesia. This condition is extremely rare, as many amnesiacs don't recover their memories, and some unlucky ones can't make new memories. Although not all hypnotized patients can have their memories suppressed, and no one suppresses their memories unless they're told to, the effects can be startling. For one thing, the entire memory can be brought back with a word. This indicates that hypnosis doesn't obliterate memories, it just temporarily shuts off the retrieval system. One woman was told she couldn't remember the word 'six,' and so answered 'seven' to mathematical questions. A man forgot his own name. Any memory could be suppressed. But the memory didn't go away. A group of students were hypnotized and told to forget a short film they had just watched. While unable to answer questions about the film, they had no problem remembering if the film was, for example, shot on a handheld camera. It was only the content that was suppressed. This ability to remember and react to the context of a thing without remembering the thing itself is the post-hypnotic suggestion. It's a suggested habit that makes sense in context (like reaching for a cell phone when hearing a ringtone) but not at that moment (if you deliberately left your cell phone at home). It just doesn't occur to the person to think of what they're reacting to before they react. Another amazing hypnotic ability is suppression of pain. While it makes sense that people might feel less self-conscious, what with the part of their brain that feels self-consciousness offline, and that their perception might be altered by the part of the brain that governs perception, but pain is different. One of the primary functions of pain is to force someone out of the reverie they're in and make them pay attention to reality. Pain is the outside world breaking in. But scientists studying perception think our experience is shaped far more by what we expect the stimulus to be than the stimulus itself. There are ten times as many nerve fibers carrying information down as carrying it up. Most people will have experienced feeling a shape in their pockets and being disoriented until they remember that it's a wadded up receipt, at which point the sensations seem familiar. More to the point, most people will remember an itching or sting that, when they see a more serious injury than they expected, will blossom into pain. A hypnotized person undergoing surgery, for example, may be able to convince themselves that they're experiencing the discomfort of a bug bite instead of a scalpel. That, along with a state of enforced relaxation, can make all the difference.

A person in a hypnotic state will appear tuned-out, and one of the marks of true hypnosis is a decrease in involuntary eye movement to the point where deeply hypnotized people will have to be reminded to blink. This gives an observer the impression that the hypnotized aren't paying attention. In fact, they're paying hyper-attention. Compared to a resting brain, many areas become very active when a person is put into a hypnotic trance. All the areas that flare to life during hypnosis are also engaged when a person is concentrating on mental imagery — except one. Like many areas of the brain, the precuneus lights up during many different tasks, all of them having to do with a consciousness of self. It also deals with visuospatial aspects of the brain, letting us know where we are in space. In essence, when we're hypnotized, people are able to concentrate intensely on self-created imagery (or imagery that is suggested to them) but do not place their selves as part of that imagery. They've lost the reminder of what they personally do and what normal judgments they make, while increasing their ability to think about a whole range of imaginary situations. This explains the way adults can act out under the influence of hypnosis, or how they might remain calm and collected in situations that would otherwise terrify them.

You are more aware in hypnosis than you are now. You’ll feel very relaxed and calm, but aware of everything. Hypnosis does feel very nice and relaxing, almost like taking a nap. The big difference is in what you are guided to experience during the trance. There are many unusual effects that hypnosis can have on a person. An example of a famous one is the arm levitation, where your arm rises up with a distinct sense that you are not doing it intentionally. There are many strange sensations a person can have during a trance which can only happen under hypnosis; none of these can cause you any harm or pain. Remember, that you cannot be hypnotized against your will, it works only if you agree to let it happen. So, perhaps you are now getting a bit more curious about taking a journey and exploring the hidden jungle of your mind.

The problems which affect human beings are "unconscious" ones, almost by definition. After all, nobody consciously chooses to behave in ways that cause them problems! One of the great presuppositions of modern hypnotherapy is that all behaviour is trying to achieve a purpose, even if the effects of that behaviour are counter-productive. In other words, the unconscious mind has convinced itself that the problem behaviour is "good" for us in some way, and persists despite all the evidence to the contrary. It is notoriously difficult, if not impossible, to control unconscious behaviour through conscious effort alone. The human mind has often been compared to an iceberg, with the conscious mind being the 10% that you can see above the surface. That leaves 90% below the surface - and that's the bit which sank the Titanic. To put it another way, the unconscious mind outnumbers the conscious mind by 9 to 1. In your conscious, lucid moments you may well recognize that your habits, responses or feelings are causing you difficulty, but that lone rational voice will be drowned out by nine unconscious voices saying the exact opposite. The solution, therefore, is to get the unconscious and conscious minds saying the same thing. Hypnosis is all about direct communication with the unconscious mind, and is the most powerful tool we have for bringing about change at the unconscious level. It can be used in any situation where you need to let go of old patterns of behaviour, and learn new ones. All of the problems that people commonly seek hypnotic help for can be seen in this light. Changing unwanted habits such as smoking or nail biting obviously involves changing a pattern of behaviour, but so does something like gaining more confidence or dealing with stress - the unconscious needs to learn "confidence" patterns and unlearn "stress" patterns for specific situations. Some of the major issues hypnosis is frequently used for are:

• smoking cessation
• weight loss issues
• achieving goals
• public speaking
• stress/anxiety
• low self-esteem
• grief management
• anger management
• sleeplessness
• motivation for sports/exercise
• memory/improve study habits
• changing behaviours/habits (hair pulling, nail biting, picking)
• fears and worries (fear of flying, snakes, birds, enclosed spaces)
• achieving goals
• letting go/forgiveness
• improving relationships
• spiritual exploration
• developing intuitive abilities
• removing writer’s block
• accelerated healing

• Hypnosis may improve/treat any presenting issue you may have

Everyone is different - some go into a deeply relaxed state and remember nothing at all about it afterwards - others may stay in a lighter state - but more often than not they will drift in and out of different levels of relaxed awareness.

The effectiveness of hypnosis is often questioned because the cause of hypnotic phenomenon is not yet known. Research has been conducted on hypnosis for hundreds of years. Thousands of studies have been performed, yet the origination of hypnosis has not yet been realized. The Mayo Clinic has found hypnosis to be very effective and beneficial with a variety of disorders. Hypnosis does not always work the same way for everyone, but its effectiveness cannot be denied. The Mayo Clinic defines hypnosis as being an altered state of consciousness. There are many changes that occur while a person is in a trance-like state. A person is able to focus their attention in a more direct way while under hypnosis. People are also more open to suggestion, which often helps people make changes in their thought process and in their actions. While in a hypnotic state, people tend to be less critical and more believing. The Mayo Clinic believes that the purpose of hypnosis is a therapeutic technique to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, actions, emotions, or physical well-being. Researchers and doctors at the Mayo Clinic are not sure how exactly hypnosis works, but current research points to a mind-body connection through nerves, hormones, and chemicals in the brain and body. Hypnosis is best used in conjunction with other forms of therapy. The Mayo Clinic lists the following benefits of hypnosis: changing negative habits (stop-smoking), reduce stress and anxiety, control pain, relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lower blood pressure, reduce frequency and intensity of migraines, treat asthma, and heal skin disorders. The Mayo Clinic also puts many hypnosis myths to rest. Many people think that under hypnosis, they will have no free will. This is untrue; under hypnosis people have a heightened state of concentration, but they are in complete control. Another myth is that a hypnotherapist can control people under hypnosis. The truth is that a hypnotherapist serves as a guide and cannot make anyone do something that they do not want to do. It is also not true that people can become hypnotized without consent. Hypnosis involves a person`s willingness to participate (Goal Oriented Hypnotherapy). The Mayo Clinic is a one of the leaders in research in the medical field. Their research of hypnotherapy is evidence-based (Hypnosis). They are a reputable source of information on the topic of hypnotherapy and medicine. Source- “Mayo Clinic” Tests and brain scans on hypnotised volunteers suggested that a region of the brain called the anterior cingulated cortex - a region that checks imagination against reality - was altered during hypnosis. So experts could confirm an altered state of consciousness in those who could be hypnotised. Peter Naish of the Open University said that a hard-nosed look at hypnosis as practised by entertainers might lead someone to conclude that hypnosis did not work. But in some circumstances, it did work. "The evidence really, really is there. There are other areas where it will probably come soon. Hypnosis is not miraculous. It is for real. Something is going on. The arch-sceptical view cannot be right, and for sure the brain is doing quite different things during hypnosis from what it does in ordinary everyday existence," he said. John Gruzelier from Imperial College London said "We have a magnificent therapeutic tool which has been ignored because there is no evidence of the mechanism involved. Now we are getting evidence of the mechanism and we now hope people will take it more seriously and develop its effects on cancer and the immune system, pain analgesia and so on."

Hypnosis can be very safe as there are no adverse side effects. Even listening to a self-hypnosis recording is considered very safe by experts. There has been no reported cases of harm resulting from self-hypnosis. DO NOT perform self-hypnosis while you are driving a vehicle or are in any situation where you need to be fully alert or able to respond quickly (for example, while operating machinery or while supervising children).

An Initial session costs $70 (Includes free Consultation session) and follow-up sessions are $40 Mp3 downloads are $10.99

Some people worry that they will become "stuck" in hypnosis. This is as likely as being "stuck" in a daydream - it simply never happens. Even if the hypnotist were to drop down dead in the middle of an induction, the worst that would happen is that the subject would fall asleep and wake up in the normal way (to a rather unpleasant sight).

No you won't. Hypnosis is a 100% consent state and you're always in control. Nobody can be hypnotised against their will. Nobody can be forced to do anything against their will while in hypnosis. The 'loss-of-control' misconception originates from the world of entertainment and stage hypnosis. Stage hypnosis is different than clinical hypnosis and stage hypnosis should never be confused with clinical hypnosis. Registered Clinical Hypnotists adhere to a strict code of conduct and adhere to the guidelines by the NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists)

A typical Session lasts from 45 minutes - 1 ½ hours Mp3 downloads last 15minutes- 30 minutes

Everyone responds to Hypnosis differently, just as people do with any form of therapeutic intervention. How long does hypnosis take to work is a question that is always being asked. Some people will notice an instant change and for others it may take longer, but even when it feels as though nothing at all has actually happened, you’ll be surprised at just how much has changed, but this is only noticed in retrospect, when you look back at how you were before you started using hypnosis. You will find that the more often you use hypnosis, the easier it will be to achieve a really relaxed state of body and mind. The deeper you relax each time and let the mind wonder, the deeper the hypnotic trance state will become. By using hypnosis pre-recorded materials such as mp3 downloads, you will always have at the touch of button, a full Hypnotherapy session that can be used whenever you need to, as often as you need to.

Your thoughts from the past have created your today. If you don’t like where you’re at and desire to change it, it is simply a matter of changing your thoughts, thereby changing your life. Today, the use of hypnosis is seen in a variety of fields, including: medicine, dentistry, law enforcement, professional sports and education. Hypnosis is used by many major academic medical centers world-wide as a complementary therapy in conjunction with traditional medical care thru integrative therapies programs. Millions of people find relief using hypnosis with the help of qualified hypnosis practitioners who work with their healthcare professionals or as part of their own self-care routine to assist with specific physical, emotional, mental and performance type issues for improved health and wellness. Hypnosis is a great tool for creating change for virtually any kind of issue. If you can think it, let hypnosis help you “re-think” it!. Put a new message in your mind today! Some of the issues hypnosis is frequently used for are:

• smoking cessation
• weight loss issues
• achieving goals
• public speaking
• stress/anxiety
• low self-esteem
• grief management
• anger management
• sleeplessness
• motivation for sports/exercise
• memory/improve study habits
• changing behaviours/habits (hair pulling, nail biting, picking)
• fears and worries (fear of flying, snakes, birds, enclosed spaces)
• achieving goals
• letting go/forgiveness
• improving relationships
• spiritual exploration
• developing intuitive abilities
• removing writer’s block
• accelerated healing

• Hypnosis may improve/treat any presenting issue you may have

Experts say that only 5% are considered un-hypnotizable. Most people score in the mid-range on the hypnotizability scale. About ten percent can be hypnotized to extreme depths (and show the classical deep trance phenomena). When it comes to our hypnosis recordings, depth of trance is not important. If you are willing to listen and to relax as deeply as you can, then you will experience the benefits. I believe most people can benefit from hypnosis and hypnotherapy. I cannot guarantee that “it” will work for you, because everyone is unique and therefore your experience of hypnosis will be unique. Some people shy away from the use of hypnosis because they do not understand how or why hypnosis works, or fear that they cannot be hypnotized. However, if you dedicate yourself to getting the most out of each session, then you will. By staying motivated, listening often, and following the suggestions, you are sure to experience success.

Hypnosis is an open state of mind. It is a natural phenomenon, often described as a deep state of relaxation and concentration, wherein the mind becomes distant and detached from everyday cares and concerns. The state of hypnosis is neither sleep nor unconsciousness, but an altered state of awareness, often referred to as a “trance” state. Although, the word trance often has a negative connotation, hypnosis is in fact a positive state. We therefore prefer to describe it as a “hypnotic state” or a state of “creative relaxation.” Hypnosis works by allowing us to communicate directly with the subconscious, which is the invisible part of our mind, which governs our every waking moment. The by-passing of the so-called “Conscious Critical Factory” part of our mind, is what allows hypnosis to be so effective. Once newer, better ideas are accepted by the subconscious, they will be acted upon. The experience of hypnosis is different for each person and there is no such thing as a “hypnotized feeling.” It is a deeply relaxing and enjoyable state of mind. Contrary to what you might have heard from less well-informed sources, an individual in the hypnotic state is in complete control of him or herself at all times, but is simply extraordinarily focused on their internal experience. Hypnosis cannot make you to do anything, or think anything that is not desired, or desirable for you. When hypnosis is used for therapeutic purposes, known as hypnotherapy, it can help people in so many ways. Hypnotherapy can help people change unwanted habits and behaviours, overcome fears and phobias, conquer stress and anxiety, and so much more. By purposefully and systematically entering hypnosis we have an opportunity to foster physical and emotional balance at a subconscious level, and therefore improve the quality of our lives. Since we work with subconscious thought processes, hypnotherapy can often be much more effective, and produce much quicker results, than with those achieved by psychotherapy.