September 16, 2009

Myths And Truths About Group, Stage And Individual Hypnosis

For years, hypnosis has captivated millions of people all over the world from movies, stage shows to urban legends that either makes it a boon or bane to society, but getting to know the myths and truths about group, stage and individual hypnosis will keep us aware that it is indeed a helpful process, rather than a destructive one.

In fact and in truth, there are more misconceptions and myths about hypnosis than any other subject most often talked about by man.

Probably one of the primary reasons for propagating the idea of hypnosis that has greatly affected man's perception is Hollywood, as countless scores of movie plots and stories about hypnosis being a mind control tool to force a subject to do the hypnotist's bidding, be it group, stage or individual hypnosis.

It is best to be aware of knowing how to tell fact from fiction and here are some of the most common misconceptions about hypnosis.

The statement that a hypnotist can make one do things against their will is totally a figment of one's imagination.

The exact same process and principle for group, stage and individual hypnosis goes for all- they are but one and the same.

This is basically so since a hypnotist does not have mystical powers or absolute authority over the subject, but is merely a guide who leads a subject in going through the stages of the hypnotic state.

Many may not be aware that hypnosis is actually controllable and directed by the subject himself.

The role of the hypnotist as a guide is limited to feeding the subject's mind with key verbal cues or verbal suggestions, which can be ignored or disregarded by the subject at his own will.

Another common statement that subjects under a hypnotic state cannot simply break off from it on his own unless the hypnotist does so is absolutely false.

A subject can break off from the trance -like hypnotic state by either 'walking' up on his own the moment he notices no verbal activity is taking place like the hypnotist staying quiet for a period of time or realizes that the hypnotist leaves the room.

Under this situation, the moment the subject realizes he is alone, will start to open his eyes, as though just having woke up from a deep sleep and feel alert and refreshed.

The subject can also either drift into a deep sleep and wake up after a few minutes or hours, just like having dreamt of the hypnotic process the occurred.

There is also that popular belief that only weak-minded people are the ones that are easily hypnotized.

Everybody, regardless of mental disposition or condition, can go through a hypnotic sleep-like state.

In fact, even those with higher mental intelligence are the ones who can easily go through the hypnotic process since the more a person is mentally equipped with abilities of creativity, imagination, concentration and cognitive abilities can easily access the subconscious realm of their minds.

The misconception that hypnosis is dangerous is also not true, since it is a naturally safe process and anybody with the patience and willingess to learn hypnosis can master the skills to do so.

Try to ask any hypnosis expert about how safe hypnosis is and they will gladly tell you that it has even benefitted many people, both psychological and medical in nature.

Although the subconscious mind has not been totally explored, breakthroughs in hypnosis have served to benefit mankind and knowing the myths and truths about group, stage and individual hypnosis is but a stepping stone to knowing the mysteries of the human mind.