The Amazing Raveen is the only thing which comes in mind when we think about hypnosis. It is true that there are countless hypnosis techniques but only some of them have proven effective. These effective techniques are used for medical and psychological issues, which include nausea during pregnancy, habit disorders, anxiety and psychosis among others.

Many professionals use hypnosis against those who are trying either to loose weight or to quit smoking. Hypnosis is not just a show item. Hypnosis is similar to like what we see in the movies - a dim room and a calm voice counting backwards.

Traditional Hypnosis

What is traditional hypnosis? Traditional hypnosis is best for the people who are highly responsive to hypnosis. However, people who are very critical and analytical resist the traditional method. If it works with these kinds of people then it is just luck. Traditional hypnosis is the easiest technique among all the major techniques.

There are thousands of guided hypnosis CDs and mp3s which are rooted in traditional hypnosis. Anyone can easily learn this technique with the help of these things.

If you see from the bottom level then you will find that traditional hypnosis has very many things in common with other hypnosis techniques. In this technique a person enters into a deep state of relaxation. At this point, the patient's subconscious becomes highly suggestible and he begins addressing a key concern, either through problem-solving or auto-suggestion.

Ericksonian Hypnosis

Ericksonian Hypnosis is believed to be the most effective technique among those which are used today. What is the reason behind its success? The Ericksonian technique is done by introducing ideas to our subconscious with the help of stories-called metaphors.

Use of metaphors in the Ericksonian technique of hypnosis makes it different from other techniques of hypnosis. With the help of metaphors the practitioner is able to pass the barriers which are set up by the conscious mind and help them to reach the subconscious.

What are the types of metaphors which are used by hypnotist? Generally, there are two types of metaphors which are used by the hypnotist. The first one is the Isomorphic metaphor, which offers a moral lesson. The second one is the embedded command. In this the conscious mind is distracted by the plot or some other aspect of the tale while the subconscious mind finds an indirect clue to the solution of a problem within the tale.

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)

What is neuro-linguistic programming? It is the most effective form of hypnosis. The reason behind its success is the way the treatment is performed. In NLP, suggestions are not provided to your subconscious. Instead, in this technique thought patterns are provided which are causing you concern and these thought patterns are used to eliminate the problem.

NLP is based on three components: NLP anchoring, NLP flash and NLP reframe. Here NLP anchoring means a way "anchoring" the desired states, which means like a feeling of self esteem in our body. For example, recalling a time when we are admired or rewarded for a perfect job. With the help of NLP we can regularly raise our sense of self-esteem or we can self-motivate ourselves.

NLP flash is a little bit different from NLP anchoring. It means the flipping of our conditioned responses. With the help of NLP flash a hypnotist can train a body to leave cigarettes and coffees. This is one of the most effective techniques if somebody just wants to quit smoking or lose weight.

At last, the most important technique which makes difference between the NLP and the other hypnosis technique is the NLP reframe. It is done by using the subconscious state to replace a negative or undesirable behavior with one that is more positive and good.

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