For example, a good thing about a group is people can feel more at ease when they are with a friend. Regardless of what you see on Youtube, the more relaxed you get, the better session you’re going to experience. If you’re new to the world of hypnosis, during your first session you may not feel totally relaxed because of various reasons. Too many to go into in this article but bottom line, if you’re a little apprehensive, the conscious mind may have a little trouble giving up control. Of course the job of the hypnotist is to discuss any questions and misgivings you may have. But sometimes time gets in the way.So in this sense you can first attend a group, experience what it is like and later do a private session.

The downside of a group is everyone is different. There is no way a hypnotist is going to zero in on everyone’s problem and find a way to reprogram the unconscious mind. Again, not enough time. So a general induction for a general problem and hopefully everyone’s bad habit routines are touched on and new healthy habits are installed.

I welcome both kind of sessions. An ideal situation with a small group of 3 to 5 would be a general talk and induction and then a quick session with each individual so a specific induction and game plan can be developed.

Of course there is nothing like a private session for one on one focused attention.

One person is sitting on the floor, eyes closed listening to someone in a soft voice making suggestions while guitar music hums in the background. Sound familiar? I kept reading because this definitely peaked my interest.

Went on to talk about this process is an ancient form of meditation used by warriors. I would state it’s also been used for eons by non warriors also. Regardless, if it’s helping people to recover, I’m all for it no matter what words are used to describe it.

Hypnosis, meditation, mind training. In some ways they are all connected. The ability to focus on the issue at hand or to defocus on an issue that is out of hand.

Reminds me of an article earlier about how certain marines are using yoga to stay loose physically. Even know traditional yoga is focused more on mind than body, the western sect focuses more on body.

So the good thing about all this, what was considered woo woo not too long ago is now becoming mainstream. Maybe this is part of the paradigm shift we’ve heard so much about.

You start a diet, you’re going to lose stomach fat once and for all, you get the latest weight loss products, the doc’s go ahead, all the right foods, even your own personal coach or at least a place to work out.

All is well for a couple of weeks and then the little thoughts start. You know the ones, put it off till tomorrow, you can exercise then. Or there is something that “seems” more important and before you know it you’re back on the couch eating ding dongs.

Because the exercising is turning into work and you’re not keeping your goal of the new you fresh in your mind. So you’re thoughts start wondering, finding something more interesting for you to do than to work out.

Think about this, if you’re workout is turning into a daily grind, where did the excitement go? You quit constructing your blueprint by losing site of your goal. So all the pieces that were in place when you started your diet, your workout program start coming apart.

It’s really a simple matter of staying focused. That is why some diet programs have you report in and they make a big party using the support system of other dieters. If you have access to this support great, if not, you can still stay focused.

One way is to continually use your imagination to think about the new you, what it will be like in the future when those stomach fat is gone or whatever it is your working on. So keep in mind that new you, refresh your goal energy. Nourish your thoughts the same way you nourish your body and you will experience the outcome just the way you thought it would be.

Maybe yours does but mine doesn’t. First of all it would just kind of be reporting in, second, it would use images and feelings. Very rarely words. Images and feelings is the language of the inner mind most of the time.

What this article is focusing on is using this language in reverse. For instance if we were to imagine ourselves 20 lbs lighter, what would we look like? How would our clothes fit? You have to use your imagination to do this, let it run wild. Focus on the details, what clothing would fit and how would it fit, and how would it feel to achieve this.

Now we’re talking the language that the inner mind understands. It’s starting to get the blueprint down. And you know what? If it has an objection or thinking that runs against the grain on this “new you,” it will let you know. In a way that is just right for you.

Let’s take an example. You see/feel yourself 20 lbs lighter in the months ahead. You focus on this and really get into it.

By doing this questions will arise. How do I do this? With a plan.
What plan? One that is safe and right for you. You will find it.

Now if my doctor says I’m able to join an exercise program, which one? One that you will enjoy. Which one is that?

Your inner mind is getting into the picture now, it may suggest something that you haven’t done in a long time. The first thought that pops up may be: “oh that’s silly, I can’t do that at my age”. Oh yea, who says?

Now you’re getting the picture, and your inner mind is getting the picture and together you will discover new ways, exciting ways to stay on your diet, to eat healthy, to have fun exercising, it’s endless. And it all started with your imagination.

You know there’s a lot of nice, wonderful things in life that started in someone’s imagination… maybe in your imagination.

What I get across to my clients is that this feeling is something to rejoice, that the end of cigarette addiction is just around the corner. With hypnosis you can get the feeling of “Thank God that is out of my life.” Instead of the feeling that your giving up your relaxing cigarettes. This is the turning point.

Watch this movie and let it sink in:

Remember the day you stop smoking for good, your lungs start rebuilding themselves. Just give them a break and let your body do what it does naturally. Every day in every way you start feeling better and better. People quit smoking all the time, you’re no different.

The first thing you learn about hypnosis is it’s not mind control, regardless of what you see on the net. Unless you want your mind to be controlled by yourself, to be laser focused on the issue at hand, like losing those extra pounds.

This is where hypnosis is most effective, is when you show up to your session with the mindset that ” I’m going to do this and nothing, not even myself is going to stop me.” You do your part, you allow your inner mind to be programmed with the most positive suggestions and images concerning your issue like weight loss. You “KNOW” it will work, not ” I sure hope this works”.

When you have that frame of mind nothing will stop you. You will find ways to be excited about working out or being active. You will find ways to stay focused on the new image of your body. All you need is a little help from a good hypnotist to find the inner treasures and do get rid of the negative programming.

Even with something like a recording project, if I have a goal of an end time, write it down and adjust my schedule it comes to pass. Of course this is nothing new and any successful weight loss client knows exactly what it will be like when they are the desired weight.

The first part of the recording is explaining how the inner mind is always waiting for it’s marching orders, it’s blueprint if you will. Once it has that, the unconscious mind will find ways to make it come about.

Think about this for a moment. You know what you don’t want. For instance you know you don’t want to have excess weight to carry around. Ok, we know that, but what do you want? Have you thought about that? What exactly do you want?

This is what I’m talking about. Knowing what you “do” want, not what you don’t want. This is an important first step. In my new recordings I explain in detail how you go about finding what you want and amplifying it to the point that your inner mind is more than happy to get the ball rolling and bring your goal into reality.

So, what exactly do you want concerning your weight loss, what is your important weight loss goal?

When I’m asked what hypnotism is, part of the answer that comes to mind is a TV set.
(I think the term now is home media center or wide screen but you get the picture.)

One part of the definition of hypnosis is: critical factor bypass. This means “if” the conscious mind with all its ability to question and judge information presented to it is bypassed. The subconscious/inner mind is then susceptible to a suggestion.

Lets’ take one analogy and compare it to your TV… if you’re watching a commercial with a funny script, say someone in a compromising position, doing something funny, etc. while you’re occupied with being entertained there will be an announcer telling you how great there product is, the benefits, what it can do, be sure to look for it, it goes on and on….how many of these suggestions got in while you were distracted?

Do you sleepwalk like a robot and go immediately to buy the product? No

Are you still protected by your conscious mind? Of course.

The point here is a seed is planted and like a suggestion or a positive statement that you say to yourself over and over. If this suggestion is repeated enough and you’re in the market for it, guess which product you’re going to be drawn to? The one from the commercial or the one with a limited advertising budget?

Now this is just one example of many.

To be continued…

Now how you go about it may not be perfectly clear but knowing how much is the critical first step.

Because you’re giving the inner mind something to work with, something definite. You see this is the language it understands, being literal. Now it has it’s blueprint. When you say, “gee, I would like to lose weight”, the inner mind has no idea how much so it just bounces off one idea to the next.

When you say, “I’m going to lose 25lbs, in a safe amount of time and I’m going to wear that blue dress that’s hanging in the back of the closet.” Now we got something definite.

Start engaging all the senses in seeing the future you, or feeling the future you. Hearing what people will say, but most important feeling that inner gusto of achieving your goal. Kind of like melding the future you into who you are now. “Think from it, not of it.”

How it happens is where hypnosis and your inner mind comes in to make it an easier journey.

The best way to make it happen quickly is to have a clear picture or feeling and know exactly how much you’re going to lose. It’s that simple, and you know the old saying, the journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step…enjoy your journey!