What is hypnosis and why does is it intrigue us so much?
There are many different definitions of hypnosis, the first result in search engines is:
A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion.
The Oxford dictionary tells us that hypnosis is the induction of a state of consciousness in which a person loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction.
Many hypnotherapists would disagree with the Oxford dictionaries explanation of what hypnosis means. The idea of losing power over your actions during hypnosis is not what hypnotherapy is about in their opinion.
Hypnotists will tell you that hypnosis is to do with relaxation of your mind and body; however, you are in total control and can not be made to do anything you dont want to do.
Hypnosis is more about making someone so relaxed that the therapist is able to speak directly to your subconscious mind, which will have a positive affect on your mind when you are fully conscious.
If for example you are afraid of spiders and you went to see a hypnotherapist to overcome this fear, the therapist...