This article was co-authored by Stephanie Riseley, MFA. Stephanie Riseley is a Hypnotherapist, Life, and Spiritual Coach based in Los Angeles, California. Stephanie merges neuroscience with spirituality to help people discover their own power and their soul purpose. Certified in Past Life Regression Therapy by the psychiatrist, Brian Weiss, MD, and the Brian Weiss Institute, she also uses Cognitive Behavior Modification and Awareness Therapy to help people heal. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie conducted research for the DSM III (R), the manual of psychiatric disorders, at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute. She earned a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MFA from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Have you ever been to a magic show where the performer hypnotizes members of the audience? These types of shows can be very entertaining! Think how fun it could be to see your own friends squawk like a chicken or do a silly dance. By learning to perform simple hypnosis, you can have this experience yourself. Using some easy techniques, you can hypnotize your friends to do silly things. Just remember, there are also safety precautions that you should take. It's also important to know that some people are very resistant to hypnosis. So if your subject isn't doing what you want, it's likely that their mind is not susceptible to hypnosis. This is very common, and even professional hypnotists can struggle with these individuals.
Steps
Hypnotizing Your Subject
Recruit a volunteer. Your next step is to find someone to practice on. You'll want to try your skills out on someone, so start by asking your friends or family members if they would be willing to help you. Explain that your intent is to have fun, and that you would love to practice your new hobby with them.- It's a good idea to choose someone that you know well when you are practicing hypnosis. The more comfortable you are around one another, the easier it will be for the person to relax and become susceptible to hypnosis.
- Try to recruit more than one person. Some people are more open to hypnosis than others, so you'll want to try your techniques on people with different personalities. That way, you can see which methods work and which need some improvement.
Think about safety. Even though this experiment should be fun, it's still a good idea to keep basic safety in mind. For example, make sure that you are practicing hypnosis in a private, safe space. Maybe your apartment would be a good choice.[1] It's not a good idea to practice in a public place. You don't want your volunteer to accidentally wander into a busy street or into a crowd of people.- Plan ahead. Think about what activities you want the person being hypnotized to do. Make sure that everything you have planned is within the realm of their physical capability.
- Make sure that the other person feels comfortable and safe. They hypnosis won't be very effective if they feel afraid going into it.[2]
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Begin hypnosis by speaking. Use your words carefully. Your words are one of your most powerful tools when you are practicing hypnosis. The key is to repeatedly make statements that suggest that people should feel or behave in a certain way. Eventually, he should start responding to the words you are repeating. Hypnosis is a process--you will not see instantaneous results. It may take several minutes.[3]- For example, you might try frequently mentioning, "Wow, it is getting late." Try variations such as, "Aren't you getting sleepy? It is getting very late." The key word is "late", and this should signal to your subject that they are getting very tired.
- You could also try repeating something such as "It is very warm in here." Then, "Aren't you hot in that jacket? It is warm in here." The subject's brain will eventually tell them that they are hot, and you can suggest he take of his shoes, or go get some ice cubes.
Modulate your voice to deepen hypnosis. Along with your words, your tone of voice is a very important part of hypnosis. You want to make sure that your voice sounds confident. Volume has a lot to do with how your subject responds. Don't speak too loudly, or he might become startled. Do not speak too quietly, or you will sound unsure of yourself.- Try to sound very pleasant as you offer your "suggestions". As you repeat things like, "It is getting very late", make your tone consistent in volume and speed.
- If you are concerned that your voice does not sound the way you want it to, try recording yourself. You can listen to the recording and make notes of your thoughts. For example, if you sound timid, try raising the volume a bit and act as though you know exactly what you are talking about.
Maintain eye contact to deeper hypnotize your subject. Having good eye contact is extremely important when you are attempting to hypnotize someone. This is true whether you are practicing covert or general hypnosis. Focus on one subject at a time, and make sure that you are maintaining steady, consistent eye contact.- As you maintain eye contact, make sure that you are also observing your subjects facial cues. Do they look like they are responding to your cues? If not, try changing the tone of your voice, or trying a new suggestion.
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Having Fun With Your Subject
Try something silly. Once your subject is hypnotized, you can begin to have fun. You will be able to tell when he is easily responding to your voice, eye contact, and suggestions. There are many fun things you can do with someone who is hypnotized. Once you see that your subject is effectively under hypnosis (you can tell because they are obeying your suggestions), you can try different activities with him.
Dance. One fun thing to try is to make your subject to some silly dance moves. Turn some music on and tell your friend to dance. Try telling him that no one is watching. Or suggest he is in a contest! Encourage him as he dances, maybe by clapping along. This is certain to be entertaining.- Try playing a current popular song that people like to dance to. Try choosing one that your friend knows. That will help his subconscious feel more comfortable.
Have your subject believe that they are an animal. For example, you could convince him to behave like a cat. Your other friends will definitely laugh if your subject starts purring, meowing, and trying to groom himself.- Continue to give suggestions while your friend is hypnotized. For example, "Oh, you're a cat. Wouldn't you like to purr?" The power of suggestion is very important in hypnosis.
Have your friend sing. Maybe your friend is typically shy. This will make it all the more amusing when he bursts into song. Again, use suggestion. Try saying, "Don't you love that new song on the radio? I bet you'd sound great singing it!" Then enjoy as your friend gives you a free concert.Advertisement
Understanding the Effects
Learn about self-hypnosis. Hypnosis can be lots of fun, but it's important to remember that hypnosis can actually be used to treat people's ailments. What's even better is that you can learn to self-hypnotize. Once you have mastered the basics of hypnosis, you can try it on yourself. Of course, you won't be able to maintain eye contact, but you will be amazed at how the power of suggestion can help you make positive changes.[4]- For example, maybe you are scared of heights. You can use self-hypnosis to make yourself more confident and less fearful. Choose a mantra to repeat. The next time you need to climb a high ladder, put yourself in a relaxed state. You can hypnotize yourself into safely making the climb.
Consider hypnosis for sleep. As you learn about hypnosis, you should be aware that many people consider it a very powerful tool. It is especially useful in helping people who suffer from insomnia. Once you have mastered the basics, you can help a friend or family member who has trouble falling asleep.[5]- Try making a recording that will help someone fall asleep. Using the power of suggestion and your well-modulated tone of voice, convince your subject that they need to fall into a deep sleep.
Become a hypnotherapist. After you've discovered how fun hypnotizing someone can be, you will probably realize that it also has other benefits. If you find that you are really good at hypnotizing your friends, you might decide that you want to try a new career. Becoming a hypnotherapist can be a profitable and fulfilling career.[6]- Contact local hypnotherapists to ask them to tell you about their training and their particular career path.
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Expert Q&A
Tips
- Keep a gentle tone.Thanks
- Choose someone that trusts you.Thanks
- Choose a calm setting.Thanks
Warnings
- Do not hypnotize someone for malicious intent, while they are hypnotised they are your responsibility, and you must not misuse that!Thanks
- Don't ask a person to do something that they can't do! (i.e. If they are nursing an injury to their leg, don't ask them to do jumping jacks)Thanks
References
- ↑ Stephanie Riseley, MFA. Certified Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview. 28 April 2020.
- ↑ Stephanie Riseley, MFA. Certified Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview. 28 April 2020.
- ↑ http://www.ukhypnosis.com/2010/08/06/the-rules-of-hypnotic-suggestion/
- ↑ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21128272-000-heal-thyself-self-hypnosis/
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20140619/hypnosis-may-help-improve-deep-sleep
- ↑ http://aaph.org/industry/career_info
About this article
You can hypnotize anyone to do fun stuff with a few simple techniques. Start by finding someone who’ll let you practice on them. As you work on your volunteer, use your words carefully to trigger certain responses. For example, you might frequently state “Aren’t you getting sleepy?” to signal your subject that they’re getting tired. Keep your voice and tone modulated so your subject gets drawn into the repetitive nature of what you're saying and how you're saying it. Use a confident tone and maintain eye contact with your subject to keep them engaged throughout the process. Once your volunteer is hypnotized, try having some fun, like having them do a silly dance or behave like a dog. To learn how to hypnotize yourself, keep reading!
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