🧘‍♂️ Relax or Bust: The Key to Hypnotic Success!

Why Relaxation is Hypnosis Gold 💰

I know, I know. Everyone talks about getting deep into the trance state, but sometimes getting there starts with just chilling out. Relaxation alone can lower cortisol levels, reduce anxiety, and help clients feel more in control of their mental health. And guess what? Even if they think nothing’s happening, their subconscious is doing some serious heavy lifting behind the scenes.

Advanced Relaxation Techniques 🧠

Let’s spice things up a bit. Sure, a few deep breaths are nice, but your clients deserve more. Here are a few advanced tricks to help you make relaxation next level:

1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), but make it fancy!

Walk your client through the usual “tense and release” routine, but get specific. Have them start with their eyebrows. That’s right—make them scrunch those bad boys up until they look concerned about nothing, then release. Work your way down, even to the toes. Extra credit if you make a bad joke about them wiggling their toes to release “all that life stress.”

2. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding with a Twist

You know the drill: 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, etc. But why not add a hypnotic element? While they’re grounding, use the moment to sneak in a few hypnotic suggestions. Something like, “And as you notice these five objects, you’ll find your mind gently relaxing into a peaceful place, like… somewhere without emails.” 🎯

3. Breathing in Color

Instead of the usual “inhale, exhale,” have your clients breathe in their favorite color and exhale stress. Bonus points if you get them to pick ridiculous colors like “neon mango” or “sparkling lavender,” just for a laugh—and yes, laughter is an excellent relaxation tool, too.

Practical Examples to Use Right Now 🔧

Want to add some of these to your next session? Here’s how you can work them in without feeling like you’re reading from a script:

• During Intake: If a client mentions high anxiety, suggest starting with a simple relaxation practice before diving into the deep stuff. Remember, even if they don’t think they’re “doing it right,” their mind is probably already unwinding in ways they won’t fully realize until later.

• Between Sessions: Send clients home with a relaxation exercise like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique to practice on their own. It’s something they can take away from the session that feels like progress, even if they’re not ready for deeper work yet.

• For Yourself: Let’s be real, sometimes we need these too. Try the eyebrow tension thing on your next stressful day and see how it feels. (Spoiler: It’s hilarious.)

P.S. How are your relaxation sessions going? Send a reply to this email, I’d love to hear what works for you! ! And remember, there’s still time to lock in the 2024 price for the course before it goes up in January. Save a few bucks and sign up now! You’ll thank yourself later. 😎

Anchors Away!
Jesse & Zac