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Most people associate being hypnotized with cheesy stage shows that leave a participant believing she’s a chicken. But did you know that hypnosis – or hypnotherapy – has applications for your health. From quitting smoking to losing weight and building healthier habits, hypnotherapist Carly Cummings, founder of “Hyp-Yoga” explains the power of hypnosis.
Q: What is hypnotherapy and how does it work?
A: Hypnosis is a heightened state of awareness. This means that when you are in hypnosis, you are listening with more of your mind than you usually do. This is because hypnosis opens up the subconscious part of your mind – the part that regulates your metabolism, your heartbeat and your emotions. The subconscious part of your brain keeps busy even when you are not aware of it working. This is why tapping into your subconscious is so powerful: It keeps working on your goals even when you are not consciously thinking about them!
Hypnosis brings us to a place where we are so relaxed that we can use 100 percent of our brain to focus on a task at hand. Sometimes we are so preoccupied with all of our thoughts, our worries, and our “To Do” lists that we cannot concentrate. Our busy lives make it almost impossible for our minds to be completely effective. This is when hypnosis proves useful. We can accomplish so much more through hypnosis and with the full attention of our minds.
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