methods

Self Hypnosis Induction Script
This is an induction talk for practicing self-hypnosis. It can be used as a guide to “thinking” your way down, or it can be tape recorded and listened to during practice. Follow the instructions for self-hypnosis induction in the section, "Self-Hypnosis Induction Procedure."

Self Hypnosis Induction
There are five steps to develop powerful self hypnosis and get your inner mind to do or be what you want. The steps described in this article are preparation, deep relaxation, deepening procedure, suggestion application, and termination.

Ideomotor Questioning (Autoquestioning)
Ideomotor questioning is a subset of autoquestioning, which is a set of methods and techniques for getting information directly from the subconscious mind. This information is essential to correctly formulate suggestions for change, and to confirm subconscious acceptance of suggestions once they have been formulated.

Answer Sheet for Ideomotor Questioning
A diagram with the six most common answer directions for the Chevreul pendulum.

Autosuggestion: Suggestion Formulation and Application
(Audio Cassette Tape) This is an information tape. That is, it gives you how-to instruction and training. Procedure tapes are the other kind; they actually lead you through a procedure or practice.

Deep Relaxation Tape
(Audio Cassette Tape) A deep relaxation audio tape for relieving tension and for preparation for deeper hypnotic states. This is the tensing and releasing method of progressive relaxation to teach the body how to eliminate tension. (Also available on Compact Disk.)

Hypnosis Suggestion Formulation and Application
To make self-hypnosis work, you must use suggestion. “Suggestion” is how you spell out your goals and instruct your subconscious mind to achieve those goals. Once your subconscious is in alignment with your conscious goals, their achievement is practically guaranteed. You can get that alignment, but it does take a little effort. And you need to know how to formulate suggestions, and how to apply them.