Regardless of whether you’ve undergone hypnosis before or are considering scheduling your very first hypnosis session, some techniques may help you reap the most benefits out of it.

Certified hypnotists at Cognitive Healing have compiled a listicle comprising some tips to follow pre-, during, and post-sessions to enhance your hypnosis experience.

#1 Research Until You Gain A Better Understanding

Hypnosis isn’t like some magic potion or a wand that hypnotists will use ave to make all your problems go away! While some people think it involves magical or mystical arts, others believe it to be a bogus phenomenon that just doesn’t work.

Experts recommend reading about it to dispel any doubts that one may have regarding hypnosis. From medical journals to books and even our informative blogs, you can find a lot of material to grasp the concept of hypnosis.

It deals with the subtle intricacies of a person’s psyche, such as their emotions, mind, who they are, and more. Simply put, hypnosis involves identifying the patient’s internal unconscious patterns and influencing a positive change wherever needed.

#2 Choose A Hypnotist You’re Physically Comfortable with

Since hypnosis involves reaching a deep level of relaxation, no distraction or discomfort must cause hindrance.

Experts suggest getting a good night’s sleep before the session so that they don’t end up sleeping during the hypnosis because if you do, the therapy goals cannot be achieved in ways desired by the hypnotist and the patient.

Try to be in comfortable, airy clothing that is not too tight. Also, if you happen to wear lenses, try to wear glasses during the session because hypnosis involves eyes staying closed for more than an hour.

#3 Be Particularly Open With Your Hypnotist

Remember that this certified individual is there to help you open up and provide them with all the necessary information. If you hide anything, they will not be able to help you deal with the issue you ought to overcome.

Talk to them about your hesitations, concerns, or fears, as while one might think otherwise, hypnotists cannot read your minds! If anything feels like it might be holding you back, trust them and try to focus on relaxing completely.  It’s also recommended that you specifically tell them about what you would like to work on to help identify the pattern and try to shift them.

Most people don’t realize the importance of training your conscious mind to accept the change while stringently ensuring that it commits to the process. This is because, otherwise, regardless of how experienced a hypnotherapist may be, they cannot overcome the patient’s unwillingness to change.

Are you ready to delve into your subconscious to form a reflective connection? Book a free consultation session with Rekha Shrivastava, who offers exceptional  Blossom Hypnosis services at Cognitive Healing, and has an extensive experience of over two decades of tapping into the power of the unconscious mind.

She uses hypnosis to help patients overcome a wide array of illnesses by treating anxiety, teaching them how to express emotions, weight loss, recovery codependency, ADHD hypnosis, and subconscious mind healing techniques, among other comprehensive services in Rochester and Pittsford, NY.

You can also schedule a virtual hypnosis session that’s equally effective, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic if you’re looking to improve mental health through cognitive healing.

Not ready to schedule an appointment? Learn how self-hypnosis can start your recovery from PTSD and depression.