Is Hypnosis Sleep?
No. Hypnosis is a condition of deep relaxation which is somewhere between being wide awake and asleep.

What if I don't come out?
Well, if someone did stay in hypnosis forever, I would be famous and they would be famous. It would be a first. No, everyone comes out of hypnosis.

Do I have to believe hypnosis will work before it will help?
On the contrary, I have hypnotized hundreds of thousands of people and many, many of those people were very skeptical that they could be hypnotized by anyone. Many people have written and told me of their success in spite of the fact that they were very leery of hypnosis or that they believed it would not be effective with them.

Do I have to really want to lose weight or quit smoking to make it work?
No, not at all. One of the foremost goals of an effective self-help seminars is to motivate and excite the participant about the certainty of becoming a healthier person and reaching their goals.

Do people react differently to hypnosis?
Yes, they definitely do. There are various depths or levels of trance and some people are more suggestible than others. Without reinforcement, a post-hypnotic suggestion may or may not last. We can teach anyone self-hypnosis for any problem they seek to alleviate, and they are able to reinforce the suggestions themselves. Eventually, it becomes a permanent "re-conditioning" without need for further reinforcement.

Why is it important to learn self-hypnosis?
For most people, just being hypnotized on a one time basis is not the best solution to the problem. It is equally important that YOU learn how to apply the technique to your life.

What is hypnosis like?
You are not asleep or unconscious. Your body becomes relaxed and your mind becomes super-aware and super-concentrated upon suggestions to help you. You may feel heavy, light, tingly, numb, or as though you're drifting or floating. For most, time seems to go by very quickly. An hour might feel like 5 or 10 minutes. Hypnosis is a very pleasurable rest and relaxation experience. Sensations vary from person to person. Sensations also vary greatly from session to session with the same person.

Does music enhance hypnotizing?
I have found over the years that music, as well as sound effects can have a tremendous impact in increasing concentration and suggestibility.

Do you black out when you are hypnotized?
Not at all. Everyone who is hypnotized is super-aware of what is happening. To follow a hypnotist's suggestions, the hearing sense has to remain alert.

Will I do something against my moral standards?
No, you will not accept a suggestion which you do not wish to accept because of your subconscious censor. People can even lie when under hypnosis. Hypnosis instruction, as given at professional self-hypnosis training seminars, is totally safe and enjoyable.

Will I reveal all my personal business while I am under hypnosis?
Again, you won't reveal anything you don't wish to. No one spontaneously begins speaking of "skeletons in the closet". Hypnosis is not a truth serum. Because of greater imaginative abilities in hypnosis, people can tell lies far better when hypnotized than when out of a trance.

What's the difference between clinical and stage hypnosis?
Stage hypnosis is meant to entertain while the purpose of clinical hypnosis is to change thoughts, feelings and behavior for a healthier life. To be entertaining, stage methods of hypnotizing must be more rapid than clinical methods. Although clinical methods may be slower, they are usually far more successful in terms of the percentage of people successfully hypnotized.

What is the difference between positive thinking and hypnosis?
Positive thinking deals with the conscious mind (thinking) while hypnosis deals with the subconscious mind (emotions).

How do you help people lose weight or stop smoking?
One of the first things I do is to motivate them in both live lectures and by indirect suggestions during the lecture itself. In the live lectures, I may discuss how powerful the hypnosis has been with past clients. I talk about the benefits of losing weight or stopping smoking. It is very important that the client personally wants to lose weight or quit smoking, rather than to merely please their friends or loved ones. Of course loving support from their friends is also of great help.

Are there many female hypnotists?
When I began many years ago, there were very few female hypnotists, yet now there are thousands. Like many professions in the past, somehow most women did not see hypnosis as suitable to their femininity. But as women began entering careers that were traditionally 'male', more and more female hypnotists sprung-up. Today there are thousands of females who enjoy practising hypnosis. Their natural warm, caring nature becomes a valuable healing asset.

Why is hypnosis a valuable tool?
Hypnosis can be used to relax, to relieve pain, to alleviate anxiety and to recall certain events. It has been effectively used to relieve pain in terminal cancer, minor and major surgery and in childbirth. In dental work, hypnosis is helpful in controlling anxiety and pain and it can help reduce the amount of analgesic drugs in such work. Excessive eating and smoking can be eliminated as well as most other unhealthy habits. Hypnosis can also be a helpful way to treat neuroses.

Is hypnosis used by the medical community?
Yes. Hypnosis is a valuable tool in virtually all areas of medical treatment. Morning sickness, insomnia, chronic pain and migraines can all be reduced through hypnosis. Hypnosis has been used in successfully treating constipation, bed wetting and some skin conditions which are stress aggravated. It has been said that the skin mirrors the emotions.

Can hypnosis help you locate misplaced items?
Yes, I have induced trances in clients to facilitate the remembering of past events and to locate misplaced items.

Do you have to be relaxed to be in a trance?
No, one doesn't necessarily have to be relaxed. All that is needed is a focused mind. People go into trances when in a state of terror, shock, high fever, emotional stress, even watching TV, while lost in a good book or absorbed in beautiful music. However, relaxation is a good aid to hypnosis when tension is an obstacle in focusing the mind.

How much of my session will I remember?
While you are in a hypnotic state, you will remember most or all that went on during the session. Some people remember everything while others remember only parts of their session. It's like awakening in the morning and not remembering everything you dreamed about during the night.

What precautionary suggestions should be given to hypnotized people?
The following are recommended:

1. You can only be hypnotized when you wish to be hypnotized and only by a qualified practitioner.
   
2. You will never be hypnotized while driving a moving vehicle or while operating moving machinery or while in a situation where it may be dangerous for you.
   
3. No one may take advantage of you under hypnosis. You only follow suggestions which are for your greatest good, health and happiness.
   
4. If any emergency were to occur while you are in hypnosis, you would instantly come out of hypnosis feeling clear headed, alert, refreshed and full of energy.
   
5. It is also beneficial to suggest that you may instantly return to the hypnotic brain power state with a certain cue, such as a certain word, gesture, movement or sound.

How much time is required for Mind Power training sessions?
For the first few weeks, 20-30 minutes for each session is advised. After you are well practised with the methods, you will be able to hypnotize yourself in a few minutes or even seconds. The best time to have a session is before you fall asleep, while in bed. However, if you tend to fall asleep before completing your session, then do your sessions during the day, or while sitting up in a straight back chair. Too much comfort may produce ordinary sleep. Obviously you cannot give yourself hypnotic suggestions if you fall asleep too soon.

How successful are Mind Power methods?
Hypnosis is not the answer to all problems nor is it beneficial in all applications. However, for breaking bad habits and general self-improvement, hypnosis can be extremely successful.

How can I help myself to be hypnotized rapidly!
The very best advice I can give to you is to simply let your body go floppy, loose and relaxed. Do not care if you are hypnotized, for not caring about the outcome will eliminate the frequent endless interference of you asking yourself over and over; "Am I really hypnotized! Is it working? I hope I'm hypnotized! When will it work?" Having worked with hundreds and thousands of people, I have found that simply telling clients the above will assist virtually anyone to be hypnotized easily.

Is self-hypnosis dangerous?
No. In my experience, research, and studies and research in the field of hypnosis, I have never come across a single case where a person experienced undesirable side effects due to that practise of educated formal self-hypnosis. As with every skill, formal training in the techniques of brain power methods is best. hypnosis is willingness to be hypnotized. Almost anyone can learn or acquire the skill to be hypnotized by another individual.