After Prom Hypnosis in Action

A guest at a high school after prom party where I performed in May was kind enough to send me photos of her friends in a wonderfully deep state of hypnosis.

The hypnotic induction I use is based on guided meditation.  The outcome is a deep state of relaxation along with heightened suggestability.

Post hypnotic suggestion is a crowd favorite.  The sleep suggestion can rapidly return a volunteer into a deep and relaxed trance.

Sleep...and this student is re-hypnotized.  She is an incredibly creative and positive person, which made her the perfect volunteer.  She is what I often refer to as a great visualizer.

Similarity Between Yoga and Hypnosis

Yoga and hypnosis share so many of the same characteristics in process and outcomes.  These include:  focus, creative visualization and stress management. 

Here's an example from a tweet from an experienced and respected Yogi:

Anacostia Yogi ‏@AnacostiaYogi

Right before an important event, I sit still, meditate breathe and visualize things happening wonderfully! #ambitiousyogis