Hypnosis is a natural, altered state of consciousness induced by focused attention that allows communication with the subconscious mind. It permits the exploration of underlying motivations, triggers, past events or experiences, not accessible consciously, which may be associated with the symptoms of a current problem. While the conscious mind is not disassociated or deactivated (i.e. you are not asleep, unconscious or unaware), hypnosis can circumvent interference by the analytical nature of the conscious mind, allowing us to bring about the change needed to achieve your goals.

You always remain in full control during hypnosis. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis, which means that you must be willing to be hypnotized in order for hypnosis to occur, and you cannot be made to say or do anything during hypnosis that you would not say or do normally. Nor can hypnosis make you go against your moral principles. You do not lose your faculties, your ability to choose your words or actions, or your sense of privacy.

Many people equate being in hypnosis to a sense of relaxation, similar to meditation or lucid dreaming. Some people may also experience decreased awareness of the body and a sensation of the mind becoming detached from the body.

It is not possible to get stuck in hypnosis. Hypnosis is a natural state of consciousness which can be easily reversed, for example, by simply opening your eyes.