Essentially, the word hypnosis is just another word for relaxation. Yes hypnosis is brought on by suggestion, but its that deep state of relaxation that qualifies hypnosis. I sometimes use the term creative relaxation. When I say that, Im referring to the fact that its the use of hypnosis that I call therapy. Ive always defined hypnosis as just what it is, an altered state of awareness through deep relaxation.
Some people define relaxing as just taking time to read through a magazine or have a cup of tea. But really just changing activities is not relaxation. When you reach a state of total relaxation through hypnosis, you will see the difference. And its in this totally relaxed state that you can bring some balance back into your life. Some people call it recharging their batteries or use any other metaphoric term, but it all means the same thing.
Real, deep, relaxation used daily or regularly has a terrific effect on all our internal systems, far beyond what a coffee break can do.
As to the question of whether sleep is equivalent to relaxation, most of us know from experience that it is not. Experts even state that hypnosis, or deep relaxation, is...