If you are going to hypnotise a person the first thing you need to do is get the persons permission. There are also various types of hypnosis like self hypnosis which takes a while before you see results and then there is professional hypnosis which is used by doctors and psychiatrists etc and finally there is stage hypnosis which is more autosuggestion than true hypnosis.

Many people want to know how to perform hypnosis well it is rather simple although one should have some knowledge on the subject. A room needs to be prepared that is quite and has a comfortable chair or bed in it as well as dim lights and the room must be free of all disturbances allowing the person to feel secure and comfortable. Classical or other soft music can be played in the background.

One needs to have a focal point in order to clear the of any fear, feelings, stress or anxiety and one can use a big dot as a focal point or one can use meditation allowing the person to alter their state of consciousness. Put the person through a relaxation meditation whereby you get them to relax completely. They should feel their body becoming lighter and lighter. One can also use colour therapy as there are different colour that relax and cleanse the body and work effectively.

The conscious state can easily be altered when one does breathing exercises like long slow deep breathing. On inhalation you can ask them to see bright light which is filled with good energy and on exhalation they can release all the bad energy. This way you are able to get the person to relax and feel comfortable. Relaxation should take place quickly and once this has the person is relaxed you can proceed with the meditation.

The best source that I find works very well in my meditations is the use of a water symbol and the clearer the water the better it is for the person as well as the use of trees and forests work well making the person feel safe and secure with elements they are familiar with. When they go under there is always a count of ten and many preferred to make use of stairs which makes it easier to go under and come out of hypnosis and works quickly and effectively.

Once the person has reached an altered state they are able to obey commands and follow any suggestion you make to them. If this is for therapeutic reasons then a record is taken of what transpired during the session. Or maybe the person want to break a bad habit like smoking or lose weight or they may want to do a past life regression in order to address issues in this life time. There are many valid reasons for people wanting this type of therapy.

Getting people to do things against their will it certainly not the purpose of hypnosis and there is nothing dangerous or evil about this practice either all hypnosis should be used for it to help people gain control over their own lives. Although I have experienced conversational hypnosis whereby a person makes statements as well as suggestions which influences another into doing what they want.

If the person is going to be fully prepared for hypnosis, then they should be wearing comfortable clothing which is not too tight. Then they should remove their shoes and lie down in a place of their choice, where they can feel most relaxed.

When the person is in position, the hypnotist should begin the process by telling them that they must begin to relax all the muscles across the body. The patient should also slow down their breathing and be is inactive and relaxed as possible. Raising the finger or using some other sign which requires minimal effort should be used as a sign to tell the hypnotist that they are entering into a state of trance.

When a perfect state of trance is bought about, and the patient is hypnotised, then the hypnotist should start by asking them some well crafted questions and telling them to focus one hundred percent on a particular thought or theme while shutting out everything else that is one their mind. The reason for the hypnosis taking part in the first place should be thoroughly discussed before starting.

When the session reaches its end, it is important to take care and use patience when taking the person out of their hypnotic trance. It may take some time, but this is normal for bringing the subject back to a normal awareness.

How to hypnotize

Learning how to hypnotize an individual is not a magical experience for the mystics, nor is it a skill acquired through years of schooling. Hypnotherapy training can easily be done with a book or two, a subject and the desire to learn hypnosis techniques. Perhaps there is someone in your life you would like to help through hypnosis. This method is said to relieve pain, reduce anxiety and help people with weight loss, smoking cessation and emotional issues. Or maybe you would like to make some extra money on the weekends performing hypnosis sessions for small audiences. The basic gist of hypnotizing someone is to get them to relax, at which point their brain waves will slow and their creative, unconscious side will emerge.

The first step for successful hypnosis sessions is the induction. Learning to hypnotize someone is based on convincing that person to abandon their waking state and slip into a more suggestible state of trance. Not everyone can be hypnotized, certainly not without their consent, but you will find that most people are willing to relax, breathe deeply and visualize certain things. A common script for visualization centers on the parts of the body you want your subject to relax. You might say, “Start by relaxing all the muscles in your forehead… let all the cares, the stresses, the anxieties of this day melt away… feel your forehead relaxing deeply to feel the tingling of relaxation… feel your neck become warm with the deep relaxation as you take a deep peaceful breath and just let go…”.

When learning how to hypnotize for the stage, mastering the art of suggestion is crucial. A post hypnotic suggestion will be given during the induction that will predict your subject’s behavior once he or she “awakens.” So, for example, a hypnotist may say, “When I count to the number five, it will appear that your hand has a life of its own and is speaking to you, but only when I count to the number five.” Or another example might be, “When I snap my fingers, you will start singing the National Anthem as loud as you can.” The subject may be fully aware of what he or she is doing but have little power to resist the impulse. Subjects often feel disturbed with confusion, anxiety or nervousness until they complete the command, as directed.

If you want a more hands-on approach while learning how to hypnotize, there are a number of seminars, workshops and hypnosis training sessions you may take. A four-day clinical hypnosis workshop offered by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis costs $210 for students, $395 for society members and $595 for non-members. The Ultimate Stage Hypnosis Seminar costs between $1,587 and $1,987, which will include membership, food and materials (DVDs, books, scripts and marketing plans). Some hypnotists, like Debra Berndt, offer half-day mini-retreats for $55 to train people how to attract healthier love into their lives or learn the basics of self hypnosis. Lastly, the super serious may attend hypnosis training in a school setting. The Academy for Professional Hypnosis Training charges $2,000 for tuition, although a four-week distance learning course through the Hypnosis Motivation Institute can be completed online for free!