How hard is it to be hypnotized?
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It depends how weak and susceptible you are to suggestion.
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Not knowing the reason why you wish to learn Hypnotism leaves me in the predicament of not being able to correctly gauge the depth of the answer you hope to receive.  So, I'll be as comprehensive, and succinct as possible.\n\nOn-line courses will not provide you a thorough education in hypnosis.  Learning the principles and practice of the art/science of inducing change through hypnosis cannot be fully achieved without direct, personal training.  Having said that, I will direct you to the foremost American college of hypnosis: \n\nhttp://www.hypnotherapyacademy.com/\n\nIf you are hoping to learn hypnosis to supplement your existing medical/counseling career, then the above link is simply the best 'hands-on' training school in the country.\n\nIf you are hoping to generally learn about the art/science of hypnotherapy and/or self-hypnosis then I recommend the following books:\n\n1.) "Clinical Hypnosis", second edition by Harold B. Crasilneck, 1985.\n2.) "Uncommon Therapy, The Psychiatric Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.", by Jay Haley 1986\n3.)  "Self-Hypnosis and Other Mind-Expanding Techniques", by Charles Tebbetts, 1988\n4.) "Hypnotism", by G.H. Estabrooks, 1943\n\nYou many also be interested in a complementary training resource, Neuro-Linguistic Programming.  N.L.P. is an elective training technique often offered to Hypnotherapy Trainees.\n\nAs a former counselor who supplemented my education and experience with Hypnotherapy certification, I will attest to the use of this resource as the quickest means of affecting behavioral/cognitive change that I have worked with!  It is truly fascinating, and highly effective as a tool for change.\n\nI hope this answers your question.  Good luck in your pursuit!
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being sneaky and tricky
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It's true that you only get hypnotised if you want to.\nHypnotism is really a somewhat fancy word for saying that your mind is more open to suggestions. From what I know if you given 'suggestions' while hypnotised, it can change you. The same things kinda happen during those shows. The guy/woman 'suggests' things to the people, and they do it....which is hilarious, by the way.
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Sure.  In fact, the problem with recovered memories under hypnosis is that you can be hyponotized to remember anything, whether or not it actually happened.
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Hypnosis is nothing more than focusing on something till it becomes embedded in your subconscious and comes readily  to mind when need,\nPeople who can focus closely on something already, such as becoming unaware of surroundings when reading a good book, will have more success at hypnosis.\nAffirmations are a easy way to self-hypnotize.  Make a statement that clearly states what you want to 'learn' through hypnosis.  Something like, "I am a non-smoker", or"I will exercise every day and eat smaller portions to become healthy".  Three times a day, look at yourself in a mirror and say your affirmation to yourself.
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Hypnotism is a relaxation method through suggestion. The first step of any hypnosis is to relax the physical body and the mind, to slowly remove extraneous thoughts one at a time and to relax the body until it is no longer a concern of the mind.\n\nThis also has the effect of striiping away the barriers we put up in our concious lives. These barriers are very necessary for the amount of information the human mind must perceive every day and process is staggering. But when this wall against the information is removed, the access to what is inside is much greater. This is your hypnotic state.\n\nIn this state, without your inner mind telling you what is appropriate, or logical or right or wrong, it is far easier to be convinced of things we would not normally do. Fore instance pretend we are the opposite sex, or "remember" past lives.\n\nImportant to note, it is NOT possible to hypnotise someone who isn't able to, or willing to give up this intellectual control they have around them. You can not simpley tell a person to be hypnotized, you must suggest it and hope they do so.\n\nStudies on the subject are inconclusive. Partly this is because most information learned while hypnotized can be false. Many past life regressionists have been labeled charlotans as we have found that most of the memories these people catalogue can be duplicated by the therapist leading, suggesting or creating the memory in the session.\n\nYou can learn the methods of hypnotism easily enough, but there is no guarantee that your subject will become so, or that what you discover will be truthful.
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yes but Hypnosis is expensive and can only make one do what they want to do, your better off using meditation its self inflicted so is more effective and its free (bar the price of a book)
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You can hypnotise people by applying a variety of highly sophisticated and advanced means and methods. To ensure that you achieve your objectives, you need to be committed and persistent. Over the centuries a wide range of authentic approaches have emerged as proven ‘nutcrackers’. The simplest ones are known to be the most affect ones. If you have full intentions to bring the turkey home, be patient. I will present here a typical method. You can adapt this method to the best of your own specific taste. But the main principle will remain the same – charm offensive and go for the kill. For example, you can start off with a nice friendly smile every time you see them. This is the eye part. The result will be that they will expect sometime good from you. This expectation you can then build upon. May be you can reassure by saying hello to them. This is the voice part.\n\nYou need to do all this slowly, take your time. See them around often, and get seen by them even more often (how?). Assure yourself that you are doing well, and it is only matter of days, when you will be able to benefit from your efforts. Then try to start a conversation you will see it is not difficult. Then one day during the active session, go for the kill and invite them for dinner. This is the tummy part. So, hit hard and rest assured that you can hypnotise.
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I went to hypnosis August of last year and haven't smoked since.  I was really ready to quit and the hypnotist - a professional, not an entertainer - implanted the idea of anxiety any time I came into contact with the possibility of smoking.  I haven't smoked since.  Two of my workmates were also successful, but many have not been successful.  I think you must really, really want to quit.
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Simply put, no. It's not hard to learn. It is hard, however, to perfect. It only takes as long as it takes for you to learn to adapt your body to the movements. So increasing your general physical condition and balance are KEY!!!\n\nBut it's worth it. LOADS of fun!
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Against their will? Only on television. Despite popular portrayal, you cannot hypnotize someone without their willing assent.\n\nWith their co-operation? \n\nhttp://www.maljonicsdreams.com/Dream_Health/how_to_hypnotize_someone.htm\n\nI really do not recommend trying unless you are a trained therapist, however. Doing anything useful with hypnosis requires more skill than just learning it off the Internet.
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If you truely believe anything is possible, it won't be easy but if it is what you want the struggle will be worth it!! Good luck!!
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The best place to learn hypnosis is a qualified school.  Do your research.  Instant inductions aren't that big of a deal and are more show.  The reason to use them is that when you are billing by the hour, time is of the essence.  They work great on folks who have been hypnotised or show a tendancy to want to be.  You aren't going to be able to walk in a situation and just pick someone.\n\nI don't know the specific tapes that you refer to but given what is on their web site, I would skip it.  Looks like a scam to me.  I rather find site by Roy Hunter for example or some many other good ones.\n\nI have over 300 hundred hours of training so have a pretty good idea of the hypnosis world is like that the web site refers to.  I can tell you it may be a bit independent and disorganized but not for any of the reason listed on that site.
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Hypnotism doesn't work unless you want it to work
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A 1 session with a hypnosist or an "NLP" practioneer would do ... the easiest way to .. you may not be able to handle this situation !!!
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Learning the Art of Hypnosis is easy.  You are talking about a state that we visit naturally several times a day.  It is something that you already do.  What you are trying to learn is how to do it in a more formalized manner.  \n\nThere are several books, tapes and CDs.  Your local library probably has a few of these.  Most are pretty good.  Personally I like the books by Roy Hunter.  There are several schools.  Personally I think schools are the best if they give you supervised practice.\n\nWhat most folks do is learn self hypnosis first.  If you practice on yourself, transferring this skill so you can hypnotize others is not hard.  Learning self hypnosis is very easy.  There are several web sites and other media that can be used to help you learn.  A session with an experienced hypnotist can teach you as well.\n\nYou might check this link out.  It is the FAQ for alt.hypnosis, a long standing news group.  Personally, wouldn't visit the group but the FAQ have been developed over several years and will answer most questions.\n\nhttp://www.royhunter.com/hypnofaq.htm