People coming for a hypnosis session, might have some questions about what hypnosis really is. Let's review the myths and facts about hypnosis:

Myths:

• Hypnosis is falling asleep.
• Hypnosis removes the voluntary control of a person.
• The hypnotist needs a special power.
• A hypnotized person may not wake up.
• It only works on mentally weak people.
• People may reveal their secrets.
• People may look like fools.
• People can be abused.
• People will not remember anything after the session.

Facts:

• Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness. People are awaken and alert.
• People are always in control while they are in a trance.
• The hypnotist needs the collaboration of the client in order to by hypnotized.
• No one stays in a trance. People are not asleep.
• It works better on smart people that can visualize or imagine easily.
• People are in complete control during a session.
• What we practice is not stage hypnosis. No one will feel or act like a fool.
• People in a trance are not under the control of the hypnotist.
• It is normal to remember everything once we come out of a trance.