People often associate the term hypnotherapy with stage hypnosis, performed by artists such as Rasta Rostelli, where participants are under full control of the hypnotist.
However, hypnotherapy is not that scary. Applied hypnosis is a light meditative relaxation in whichyou remain in control and are fully aware of what happens.
A vast amount of our bodily and psychological functions are directed by the subconscious mind.
Autonomic systems such as breathing, blood pressure and digestion, all occur without having to think about it. In fact, it’s not even possible to influence these systems consciously.
Psychological problems often exist at a subconscious level rather than a conscious one. Take the fear of flying, for example.
Someone might know there’s nothing to be afraid of rationally, but once they are on the plane they suffer from uncontrollable anxiety.
Hypnotherapy uses a light state of hypnosis to get in touch with the subconscious mind, and can cure many minor psychological and psychosomatic problems.
