You can also have a staring contest with someone else to test your ability. Having full command over your eye movements will help you maintain steady eye contact with the other person during the hypnosis.

Hold the pencil close to your face. Focus on the pencil. Move from focusing on the pencil to an object that is further away, like a picture on the wall or a doorknob. Return to focusing on the pencil. Then focus on the distant object. Continue practicing this to improve your focus flexibility.

Sit in a busy scene outside on a sidewalk. Or sit in front of a TV or computer screen that is playing a busy scene. Try to look at the busy scene with your head turned to one side. Then, look at the scene with your head turned to other other side. Try to see as much of the scene as possible on either side. Make sure you practice from the left and from the right.

It’s best to practice hypnotizing with your eyes on a friend or loved one who trusts you, as they will be more willing to be hypnotized. [2] X Research source It’s essential that the person be a willing participant. If they resist or don’t want to be hypnotized, the hypnosis likely will not work.

“Your eyelids are becoming heavier and heavier. ” “Your eyelids are growing heavy, as if heavy weights are pulling them down. ” “Soon, your eyelids will be so heavy they will close. ” “The more you try to open your eyes, the more heavy, loose, limp they become and the more stuck shut they will be. ” Repeat these phrases several times as you count from five to one.

Tell the person: “When I touch your shoulder, you are going to become loose, limp, and heavy. Ready?”

Its also important to assure the person they are safe and they are in good hands. Reassure them so they continue to trust you and to listen to your commands.

Lift up their arm to confirm it is now limp and relaxed. Place their arm back down. This confirms the person is now in a trance like state. It also shows they are willing to listen to your voice and your commands.

Snap your fingers at “one” to focus them on your voice. Tell them to let your voice relax them even deeper. Then, instruct them to hear every word you say and only hear every word you say. Instruct them to follow only your words exactly, and no other sounds around them.

Keep in mind hypnotic control must be used responsibly and carefully. The person has put their trust in you, so do not abuse it by embarrassing them or hurting them while they are under hypnosis.

It’s important to remember a person under hypnosis will not lose control or be under the hypnotist’s spell. Instead, the person will be more open to suggestion and guidance. Often, we are under some form of hypnosis or trance. Think of when you zoned out during class, or got lost in a daydream. Or when you got so wrapped up in a movie or TV show, you lose your awareness of the people around you. These are all instances of being in a trance-like state.

The certification course covers issues like professional ethics and basic hypnosis skills. Seek out a certified hypnotherapist for more information on the health benefits of hypnosis. [11] X Expert Source Julia Lyubchenko, MS, MACertified Hypnotherapist Expert Interview. 29 April 2020.