What is Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy？

James Braid (1843) described "hypnosis" as a state of physical relaxation ("nervous sleep") accompanied and induced by mental concentration.

The American Psychological Association's Definition of Hypnosis: Hypnosis typically involves an introduction to the procedure during which the subject is told that suggestions for imaginative experiences will be presented.....When using hypnosis, one person (the subject)is guided by another (the hypnotist) to respond to suggestions for changes in subjective experience, alterations in perception, sensation, emotion, thought or behaviour.

Hypnosis is a mental state or "alpha state". At this point, the brainwaves run at about 8 to 12 cycles per second. At "alpha" state, we are relaxed, focused and aware. Hypnosis usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, direct or indirect suggestions. The use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes is referred to as "hypnotherapy".

Hypnosis was originally used in medical applications. Modern hypnotherapy is widely used in different aspects as it is an effective technique that can promote accelerated human change.

With hypnotherapy, we can create desired changes in behavior and encourage mental and physical well-being. Learn how to guide yourself and others to lose weight, quit smoking and be free of physical pain.

Hypnotherapy has been used in the treatment of anxiety, depression, habit disorders, as well as in the treatment of conditions such as insomnia. The outcomes are much diversified, effective and long lasting.