Hypnosis is popularly understood to be a psychological condition in which an individual may be induced to exhibit apparent changes in behaviour, thought or affect - in particular an alteration in perception or memory. Although some individuals experience an increase in suggestibility and subjective feelings of relaxation, this is not true for everyone as it has been demonstrated that relaxation is not necessary for a hypnotic experience. The procedure by which this i ...

Including:

• Hypnosis - Definitions
• Hypnosis - American Psychological Association
• Hypnosis - Dave Elman
• Hypnosis - Physiological: Alpha and Theta State-based Definitions
• Hypnosis - Michael Yapko
• Hypnosis - History
• Hypnosis - Theories
• Hypnosis - Hypnosis as a state of hysteria
• Hypnosis - Hypnosis as a conditioned process leading to sleep
• Hypnosis - Dissociation and neodissociation theories
• Hypnosis - Altered state of consciousness theory
• Hypnosis - State theory
• Hypnosis - Non-state theory
• Hypnosis - Role-playing theory
• Hypnosis - Hypersuggestibility theory
• Hypnosis - Informational theory
• Hypnosis - Hypnotism as a social construct
• Hypnosis - Research on Hypnosis
• Hypnosis - Hypnosis Methodologies and Effects
• Hypnosis - General methods
• Hypnosis - General effects
• Hypnosis - Hypnosis Applications
• Hypnosis - Hypnotherapy
• Hypnosis - Clinical Hypnosis
• Hypnosis - Self-hypnosis
• Hypnosis - Dental Application
• Hypnosis - Obstetric Application Painless Childbirth
• Hypnosis - Forensic Application
• Hypnosis - Mass Application
• Hypnosis - Stage Application
• Hypnosis - Indirect Application
• Hypnosis - Objective Signs of the Hypnotic State: Breuer's Absent Pupillary Reflex Sign
• Hypnosis - Professional associations and governmental authorities
• Hypnosis - Professional associations
• Hypnosis - Governmental authorities
• Hypnosis - Historical sites
• Hypnosis - Popular culture
• Hypnosis - Fictional treatments

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Hypnosis, Hypnosis - Definitions, Hypnosis - American Psychological Association, Hypnosis - Dave Elman, Hypnosis - Physiological: Alpha and Theta State-based Definitions, Hypnosis - Michael Yapko, Hypnosis - History, Hypnosis - Theories, Hypnosis - Hypnosis as a state of hysteria, Hypnosis - Hypnosis as a conditioned process leading to sleep, Hypnosis - Dissociation and neodissociation theories, Hypnosis - Altered state of consciousness theory, Hypnosis - State theory, Hypnosis - Non-state theory, Hypnosis - Role-playing theory, Hypnosis - Hypersuggestibility theory, Hypnosis - Informational theory, Hypnosis - Hypnotism as a social construct, Hypnosis - Research on Hypnosis, Hypnosis - Hypnosis Methodologies and Effects, Hypnosis - General methods, Hypnosis - General effects, Hypnosis - Hypnosis Applications, Hypnosis - Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis - Clinical Hypnosis, Hypnosis - Self-hypnosis, Hypnosis - Dental Application, Hypnosis - Obstetric Application Painless Childbirth, Hypnosis - Forensic Application, Hypnosis - Mass Application, Hypnosis - Stage Application, Hypnosis - Indirect Application, Hypnosis - Objective Signs of the Hypnotic State: Breuer's Absent Pupillary Reflex Sign, Hypnosis - Professional associations and governmental authorities, Hypnosis - Professional associations, Hypnosis - Governmental authorities, Hypnosis - Historical sites, Hypnosis - Popular culture, Hypnosis - Fictional treatments

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Mesmer, Franz

Founder of Mesmerism.

(See also: Franz Mesmer , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Mesmerism

An 18th century movement begun in France by the Austrian doctor Franz Anton Mesmer, who believed that astrological influence on humans was conveyed through a force or substance similar to magnetism.

He first began treating patients with magnets or charged fluids but quickly modified his position, theorizing that cures were actually coming from an energy or mysterious Òmagnetic fluidÓ coming from the hands, voice, or nervous system of the practitioner.

This invisible substance or magnetism was thought to be similar to electro-magnetism and was dubbed ÒAnimal Magnetism. Ó Mesmer's pupils were later able to induce a Òmagnetic sleepÓ (trance state or hypnotic condition) in their patients. The term Mesmerism eventually became analogous with hypnosis .

(See also: Mesmerism , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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An FAQ on Meditation including:

What is meditation?

How is meditation different from relaxation, thinking, concentration or self-hypnosis?

What are the different meditation techniques?

Which is the "right" meditation technique right for me?

Is there any religious implication or affiliation with meditation?

Does meditation have any ethical implications?

What is the best time of day to meditate?

Why do some people use music while meditating?

Should I meditate with my eyes open or with my eyes closed?

What are the physiological effects of meditation?

When I meditate I experience physical pain in my body. What should I do?

How long should I meditate?

Do I need a teacher to learn meditation?

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hypnosis

State of physical and mental relaxation, utilizing a subject's receptive mode of consciousness for heightened suggestibility to acceptable information

(See also: Hypnosis , Body Mind and Soul)

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Synergy Hypnosis: synthesis of breathing techniques, energy techniques, classical hypnosis, Ericksonian Hypnosis, NLP, and Psychegenics (Psychegenic imagery).

(See also: Synergy Hypnosis , Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

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The exact psychological state of a subject in hypnosis is unclear, and its very existence and effects are strongly debated. The following are some of the more popular theories on the phenomena of hypnosis: Hypnosis - Hypnosis as a state of hysteria. Charcot postulated that hypnosis was a symptom of hysteria and that only those people experiencing hysteria were believed to be hypnotizable.[3] Although those exhibiting hysteria seem to be more suggestible, normal individuals are, indeed, hypnotizable w ...

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Hypnosis, Hypnosis - Definitions, Hypnosis - American Psychological Association, Hypnosis - Dave Elman, Hypnosis - Physiological: Alpha and Theta State-based Definitions, Hypnosis - Michael Yapko, Hypnosis - History, Hypnosis - Theories, Hypnosis - Hypnosis as a state of hysteria, Hypnosis - Hypnosis as a conditioned process leading to sleep, Hypnosis - Dissociation and neodissociation theories, Hypnosis - Altered state of consciousness theory, Hypnosis - State theory, Hypnosis - Non-state theory, Hypnosis - Role-playing theory, Hypnosis - Hypersuggestibility theory, Hypnosis - Informational theory, Hypnosis - Hypnotism as a social construct, Hypnosis - Research on Hypnosis, Hypnosis - Hypnosis Methodologies and Effects, Hypnosis - General methods, Hypnosis - General effects, Hypnosis - Hypnosis Applications, Hypnosis - Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis - Clinical Hypnosis, Hypnosis - Self-hypnosis, Hypnosis - Dental Application, Hypnosis - Obstetric Application Painless Childbirth, Hypnosis - Forensic Application, Hypnosis - Mass Application, Hypnosis - Stage Application, Hypnosis - Indirect Application, Hypnosis - Objective Signs of the Hypnotic State: Breuer's Absent Pupillary Reflex Sign, Hypnosis - Professional associations and governmental authorities, Hypnosis - Professional associations, Hypnosis - Governmental authorities, Hypnosis - Historical sites, Hypnosis - Popular culture, Hypnosis - Fictional treatments

Read more here: » Hypnosis: Encyclopedia II - Hypnosis - Theories

Hypnosis: Hypnosis is like a daydream state. You are awake and aware but are very relaxed with your attention focused on a specific thought or image. Second, you always have control. If the hypnotist told you to rob a bank you would just say, “No” and open your eyes. You would not rob the bank. Of course, if you really wanted to rob a bank anyway, then you would follow the suggestion to do so. The point is that it is you, not the hypnotist, who makes hypnosis work or not work

(See also: Hypnosis , Magic, Shamanism, Paganism, Wicca)

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HYPNOSIS: although the condition resembles normal sleep, scientists have found that the brain wave patterns of hypnotized subjects are much closer to the patterns of deep relaxation.

Hypnosis is now generally viewed as a form of attentive, receptive, highly focused concentration in which external events are omitted or disregarded. Widely used by surgeons, dentists, and psychotherapists to relieve anxiety or as an anesthetic. Used to relax a patient, reduce resistance to therapy, facilitate memory, to address stopping smoking, eating less, or fighting fears.

(See also: Hypnosis , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

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HYPNOSIS: a method of making close contact with the subconscious mind which may be self induced or induced by another.

(See also: HYPNOSIS , Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

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 Soul loss is a spiritual illness that causes emotional and physical disease. We all spend a tremendous amount of psychic energy looking for lost parts of ourselves. We do this unconsciously, and we do this in many ways: generating dreams and daydreams, experimenting with numerous spiritual paths and creating relationships that mirror back to us our missing parts, to name but a few. Many of us today don't feel totally whole, don't feel as if we are all here. Few of us live as fully as we could.

Read more here: » Soul Retrieval: Soul loss is a spiritual illness

Kriyas, literally ''activities'', are spontaneous movements that occur after kundalini awakening. These include bodily activities such as trembling, shaking and spontaneous yoga postures; vocal activities such as yelling, or spontaneous chanting and mental activities such as visions. These kriyas eliminate the blocks to kundalini rising within the spine or central channel.

This FAQ gives an overview of Siddha Mahayoga. Part I of III.

In Part III: 1) What are kriyas?, 2) So how do kriyas purify my consciousness?, 3) Are these kriyas some sort of self-hypnosis or some sort New Age phenomenon?, 4) Haven't a number of well-known teachers criticized kriyas?, 5) Don't they say that kundalini is a force that needs control?, What is the philosophy of siddha mahayoga?, 6) What is the precise role of the guru in siddha mahayoga?, 7) What teachers give shaktipat initiation?, 8) Where can I learn more?

Read more here: » Siddha Mahayoga FAQ: What are kriyas? (part III of III) -

Can one overcome the limitations of the mind, and reach an insight that is not based on previous learning or that which one imagines, but which emerges from a fundamental and direct experience of consciousness and energy?

One of the most secret and advanced methods for such a transforming insight is called Kriya Yoga.

Read more here: » Kriya Yoga: Kriya Yoga - A bridge between the inner and the outer world

How are you feeling about your life? Are you affirming abundance, but believe you have to struggle to make ends meet? Do you affirm ease, but expect obstacles in your path? Do you want appreciation, but anticipate criticism? When you state an affirmation, it's the feeling behind it that counts.

The emotions you feel are what power your affirmations, whether you're affirming what you want, or unconsciously affirming what you don't want.

(See also: Practising Law of Attraction , Linda-Ann Stewart , Law of Attraction, Practising Law of Attraction, Law of Attraction for Prosperity, Law of Attraction for Love, Law of Attraction - Obstacles)

Read more here: » Practising Law of Attraction: Power Your Affirmations With Feeling

The human DNA is a biological Internet and superior in many aspects to the artificial one. The latest Russian scientific research directly or indirectly explains phenomena such as clairvoyance, intuition, spontaneous and remote acts of healing, self healing, affirmation techniques, unusual light/auras around people (namely spiritual masters), the mind�s influence on weather patterns and much more.

Read more here: » Spiritual Science: DNA is influneced by words and frequencies

This article give perspectives on questions like: - Who does the healing? - Is it God who does the healing?, - And what about the individual’s own healing ability, what role does that play?

Read more here: » Healing and how it works: Article One, Elements of Healing

NLP, neuro-linguistic programming, provides one with the opportunity to learn the Art and Science of mastering your mind, emotions and motivations to ultimately create your destiny by tapping into your unconscious resources and awakening your full potential.

Read more here: » Neuro Linguistic Programming, NLP, for spiritual Awakening

Intuition and Psychic Energy: Where Do They Come From?

It is easier to train your senses to notice your intuitive impulses if you have an understanding of where those intuitive flashes originate. In every psychic development class I teach, I ask the students where they think psychic or intuitive feelings and impulses begin. Some answer, "from my subconscious mind." Others say, "from my Higher Self." Some believe, "it's dead people talking to you," or "your guides."

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Relationship karma operates in all our relationships and starts in each life with childhood family interactions. Relationships are where we learn fundamental lessons in life through contact with karmic connections and soulmates. Karmic connections or soul groups are people we feel instantly familiar with. We have a sense of connection stemming from a previous life or lives either in a positive or negative setting.

Read more here: » Karma: For the Love of Karma