What are hypnosis and the hypnotic trance?
A formal definition is that Hypnosis is a natural yet altered state where, when the Critical Factor (filtering mechanism) is relaxed, the conscious and subconscious mind may communicate and selective thinking, along with increased focus and concentration result. Think of the Critical Factor as a filter between the Conscious (10% of your mind) and the remaining 90%, Subconscious mind. In layman’s terms Hypnosis is also a method of communication to induce a trance. Trance is a naturally occurring state when your attention is narrowly focused and relatively free of distractions. This natural state is common and people experience it routinely throughout the day, either when day-dreaming, concentrating or engrossed in a book or movie and sometimes at the wheel of a car….that period when you have not really been watching the road but your mind has shifted elsewhere! A Hypnotherapist will use imagery and mutually agreed upon suggestions to communicate with your subconscious mind whilst your
