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Awesome Hypnosis Techniques

June 18th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

One of the many awesome hypnosis techniques, used by some cultures was the sound of drum beats to induce a state of hypnosis. 

Back in the 1600’s farmers used hypnosis to keep their chickens calm and ready to lay eggs.  They would tie pieces of wood to their beaks.  The chickens would focus on that piece of wood and become very sedate. They also were able to get chickens to sit on each others’ eggs using this awesome hypnosis technique.  This became a very popular form of entertainment, and shows were performed throughout the countries.  They showcased a variety of animals, and similar hypnosis techniques, and then the animals completely under control.

Next came Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer.  He was from Switzerland and began researching ways to help very sick patients.  He would bind patients together and have them stare intensely at each other.  Another of his awesome hypnosis techniques was to form a pyramid with his hands and have the patients look at it.  He would then tell them they were feeling better, giving them direct suggestions.  These suggestions were absorbed by their subconscious minds.  Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer had an incredible recovery record.

Many other doctors worked with some similar hypnosis techniques that would involve repetitive sounds, or motions.  Many of these doctors were able to help cure patients or even perform surgery with the patients having no pain at all.

At the turn of the century, a boy was born and raised in a farming community.  His name was Milton Erickson, and he would become the father of modern hypnotherapy.  Milton Erickson became sick with polio when he was seventeen.  As a result, he was paralyzed.  He discovered a hypnosis technique while trying to walk again.  He pictured in his mind, being able to run and play outside.  With strong concentration, he was actually able to move the chair he was sitting on.  He continued picturing himself learning each stage of walking, until he could walk again.  This hypnosis technique is used today by many people, including athletes - it’s called visualization

Understanding the History Of Hypnosis

June 13th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Hypnosis has been used for thousands of years, and it may be that in the past, it was better understood than it is at the moment.  It has even been acknowledged that in the animal world, hypnosis is used by predators to control their prey. 

In ancient cultures, there were varying methods of hypnosis used in religious ceremonies.  These are depicted in pictures from places such as ancient Egypt.  Cultures even used drum beats to induce a state of hypnosis in religious ceremonies performed by many different cultures around the world.  The history of hypnosis and its foundation can be found around the world.

Uses of hypnosis over time

Hypnosis has been used in a variety of ways.  From religious beliefs to even controlling chickens, hypnosis has long been useful.  In the 1600’s hypnosis was used to help keep chickens calm and there were traveling shows in Germany that focused on hypnotizing animals.  The history of hypnosis is a mix of entertainment, religion and the practice of self relaxation and inner change. 

When looking into the history of hypnosis, Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer can not be overlooked.  This famous physician from Switzerland became famous during the late 1700’s.  He initially practice what he termed was magnetism.  He would place magnets on patients and then use vibrations to help cure patients.  His practices included, using harmonicas, singing, staring into patients eyes, placing his hands in a pyramid shape and having patients stare at it and a variety of other forms of hypnosis.  He continued his practices, although never convincing the medical world of its success, until his death in 1815.  In the history of hypnosis, Dr. Mesmer was probably the first well know hypnotist.

From then, the history of hypnosis, continues to progress.  In 1845, a Scottish Doctor, James Esdale began performing operations in Calcutta, by using hypnosis.  He performed around 2000 operations with no pain to patients.  The field of hypnosis was even studied by Dr. Freud in his research into psychology.  The history of hypnosis then shows that hypnosis became more of a field aligned with psychology than with the medical field.

A psychiatrist named Milton H. Erickson really brought the subject of hypnosis from a form of entertainment, to the forefront in acceptability.  He truly believed in the unconscious mind’s ability to be influenced, and then the potential for change to be created by suggestion.  His research helped him discover many techniques for inducing trances in order to help patients overcome fears and change habits.

The history of hypnosis is filled with controversy, and amazing stories.  Modern hypnosis has come a long way; and, is now used in many different avenues, including self-help and relaxation techniques.

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