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The bear on the cover of this audio CD represents what this hypnotic audio product can do for you. [Bear: Deep sleep (hibernation) comes naturally to bears. Bears give birth during their deep sleep period. Deep sleep enables productivity as well as creativity.] This Audio CD contains 2 programs. Program 1: "Hypnosis to Help You Sleep Deeply". Verbal step-by-step instructions gently guide the listener into a hypnotic trance state. Positive suggestions are then given to the subconscious mind to help induce a deep, natural and restful sleep. The listener will awaken fully rested and refreshed, at their desired time, ready to begin their day. Program 2: "Relax and Sleep Deeply". Step by step instructions guide the listener into a deeply relaxed trance state. Deep relaxation is extremely beneficial to mind, body and spirit. Program 2 enhances the effects of program 1. Program 1 and program 2 may be used independently of each other. An enclosed booklet describes what hypnosis is and how best to use this CD to achieve the greatest results. Effects will vary from person to person. Hypnotherapy is considered "complimentary medicine" and is not intended to be used in place of medical or psychiatric care. ... Read more

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Results in All Areas
I stumbled across this gem in my maddening search to sleep more deeply and drown out my noisy neighbors. I have been using these CDs for 2 weeks and I can already see the results. I am sleeping more deeply and can't wait to see how much more I will progress. I'm not at that point of "perfection" or completely getting all of its benefits but that's only because this is just the end of 2 weeks. I am slowly working my way up to a full 8 hrs. Ms. Decker's suggestions are great for getting a racing mind to relax and focus on positive affirmations. I've suffered from anxiety and insomnia for years but now after only 2 weeks, I am "relaxing & feeling comfort" not only at night but during the day as well. I even find myself repeating her affirmations during stressful situations-and it really works! I finally feel like someone has given me the keys to turn the switch of my racing, anxious mind to "off" and get some much needed deep sleep. I have noisy neighbors and it is helping me to remain in my own world of nirvana despite what is going on around me. Priceless! Oh and the best part of all is that she was even kind enough to help me with further questions I had on how to improve my specific problems. I can't say thank you enough!!

Not as advertised.
This product does not help you go to sleep.It's a generic relaxation exercise that specifically tells you not to go to sleep while listening and wakes you up.Wasted Money.

A note of caution . . .
I was looking for a hypnosis CD to help ease my sleepless nights, and I chose this one based solely on its high ratings on Amazon. In general, I feel like I'm pretty susceptible to hypnosis. If someone talks to me in soothing tones about floating blue orbs that emanate magical auras of sedation, I'm out like a light.

That said, I couldn't take more than five minutes of this woman without feeling agitated and unpleasantly alert. Why? I couldn't even focus on what she was actually saying because her voice was so abrasive. I mean, it's not a terrible voice for someone delivering a business presentation, but it's not the kind of voice that has any business hypnotizing a person to sleep.

I can't pinpoint the exact quality of her speech that makes it so unpleasant to me. It's not very gentle, for one thing. For another, she doesn't have that metrical lilt that most professional hypnotists use, the kind that lets you fall effortlessly under the spell of its rhythm. And third, while I'm not usually bothered by this, I suspect my distaste for her voice may have something to do with how distracting I found her slight regional accent.

So I'll caveat my criticism with a personal disclosure, which is that I grew up in the South, and my ears are particularly attuned to the vaguest hint of a Northern accent. It could be entirely possible (and probably is, based on the many high reviews) that most others aren't as sensitive to that accent and wouldn't find this woman's voice as distracting as I did.

But if, like me, you prefer a more neutral and calming voice to bid you adieu as you depart for dreamland, you might want to keep searching for a different hypnotist.

Worked For Me!
I used this CD and had what a friend calls a "good hypnotic experience". There is a short disclaimer, which I skipped after hearing it twice, then Ms. Decker starts talking in a soft and rhythmic voice.Once she starts talking I just sort of "zone out" and next thing you know I am turning off the CD and the session is over.There is no music on this CD which I like because on most CD's of this nature I find the music bothers me. I use this CD during the day as Ms Decker suggests as opposed to using it at bed time but I suppose this is a personal choice and may work better for some people if used at bedtime. I do recommend that you read the book that comes with the CD.It tells you how to use the CD to get the most from it and how to use it in conjunction with her other CD's.This was important for me because I own and use 2 more of Ms. Decker's CD's, Stress Reduction and Self-Confidence.The book also gives you a really good crash course in hypnosis.The stress CD I will probably use forever, or at least until this global financial crises is over, and I've used the Self-Confidence with great results. For me, these CD's are worth the small investment I have in them.

Extremely Effective
An amazing hypnosis Cd that is definately worth a try when all else fails. Or maybe you don't want to take drugs and become addicted or suffer any side effects.

I hight recommend getting this CD if you want to achieve Deep Delta Sleep. You can hypnotise yourself, but to not experience it with another person, the binaural beats, you aren't getting the full effectiveness.

All in all, this was a great find, and I will recommend!

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This book offers 31 different self-hypnosis programs, within just 194 pages! Readers will easily obtain results by recording self-hypnosis tapes and CDs from proven self-hypnosis scripts. Readers will often achieve: weight reduction, smoking cessation, public speaking, overcoming fears, and more. ... Read more

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Great Book
I liked this book because it talks about things I'm interested in:

1) hypnosis
2) how the mind works including the sub conscious mind
3) the Edgar Cayce psychic material as it relates to these things

The main point of the book can probably be summarized by the statements that appear on the last page:

Pessimists blame others for their problems.
Optimists hope others will fix them.
Realists take responsibility for their lives and make their own self help, self hypnosis tapes.

The book provides generic scripts for starting and ending a self hypnosis session and then specific scripts or 'cycles' are provided which cover a wide range of goals including smoking cessation and building confidence as well as more esoteric subjects such as past life recall and developing psychic abilities.

The idea is people can create their own tape recordings and then play them to hypnotize themselves.

For me I will probably just try to remember the scripts in my mind.

This books gets into more than just hypnosis.

It talks about mystical things like everyone has a vibration which is unique in the entire universe.

He mentions the 7 spiritual centers or 'chakras' which are bridges between our physical bodies and the spirit world.

The chakras are associated with the influences of the different planets such as Neptune.

Perhaps somewhere in all of this are important insights into the true meaning of mythology since the different planets all have their unique influences and were named after the mythological gods.

Jeff Marzano

Meditation Music of Ancient Egypt

Edgar Cayce on Vibrations: Spirit in Motion

Same Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy

Past Life Regression: A Guide for Practitioners

A practical book of self-hypnosis scripts
I know of no better book with practical self-hypnosis scripts, for personal use. With the author's guidelines, anyone can learn what self-hypnosis is, how to use it, and can use an ordinary tape recorder tocreate great results.

As a hypnotherapist myself, I have sometimes usedHenry's scripts with clients,and have found them helpful for myself, aswell.

Yes! You'll like this book! ... Read more

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Most people have habits they want to break, behaviors they want to change, or stresses they long to eliminate. Dr. Miller reveals how hypnosis can also be practiced by individuals as an easy, inexpensive way of improving their lives and healing common health problems such as weight loss, smoking cessation, substance abuse, sleep. sex, nervous disorders, fatigue, and other habits National publicity. .Amazon.com Review
Now that the popularity of alternative medicine has made just about everyone aware of the health connection between mind and body, it seems like a fine time to bring back this book, originally written by the late psychiatrist Caprio and newly revised by Caroline Miller, dean of academic studies at the American Institute of Hypnotherapy. To the authors, self-hypnosis is an ideal way to reach a state of relaxation and concentration that will allow you to send healing messages to your body and really get it to listen. The easy-to-follow text includes several methods of hypnotic induction, and instructs readers on using the process to lose weight, sleep better, overcome depression, improve their sex lives, slow the aging process, and conquer other health difficulties that are now widely acknowledged to depend quite a bit on subconscious mental states. The authors acknowledge that hypnosis is often misunderstood, and they devote quite a bit of effort to overcoming misconceptions and getting readers to take it seriously as a healing force. --Ben Kallen, Personal Growth editor ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

much too wordy and patronizing
This book is mainly trying to convince the reader that hypnosis isn't bad for you. I happened to assume that already, that's why I bought the book.
As to the actual content - unfortunately never got that far. I read about half the book, got bored and ordered a few others.

If you are serious about hypnosis - check out the booklist on brainchanger.com:
http://www.brainchanger.com/generic57.html
in particular: "The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism" By: Ormond McGill. There are quite a few others and many on NLP on this list as well.

Very easy to read yet very effective
This book was an easier read than many hypnosis books on the market.There are also many relaxation scripts to help get beginners started.I have been exposed to many types of hypnosis practices and I must say that Ilike self-hypnosis the best, but I do feel that some exposure to aprofessional can be very beneficial.I have been using this book as an aidfor about 4 months and I must say the changes are indescribable. I havelost weight (a lot!), become more disciplined in my studies and have a morerewarding relationship with my boyfriend of 4 years.Also, since thesuggestions are my own that I am giving, then I am not as prone to acceptsuggestions from others and as result, I am more aware of negative energyamongst other people and don't take it on.This is a great book and inconjuction with other tools such as relaxation, some exposure to personaltherapy, it can/will have amazing effects and the that is the truth!

Healing yourself with self-hypnosis
If you care about yourself and well being, this book is for you! The book is easy to read and enjoyable. You can apply self-hypnosis to almost anything in your daily life. There's no magic in hypnosis, it's all aboutthe positive attitude and response. The book in general has very good tipson how to relax and have a better way to live. ... Read more

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You will overcome fear and anxiety around flying when you listen to this superb high quality hypnosis CD by Glenn Harrold. Creating a positive attitude towards travelling by plane is easy when you know how. Hypnotherapy can help you to develop a very positive outlook that so that you feel completely relaxed on all future flights. On the CD there are powerful techniques that will help you to feel secure about flying in a safe and natural way, free of any harmful side effects.This common fear is purely a state of mind and overcoming the fear of flying phobia is very important in this day and age of easy travel. Glenn Harrold has successfully helped thousands of people overcome their fear of flying. Both tracks have been designed to help you let go of anxiety and to overcome your fearful perception of flying by using powerful desensitisation techniques and post hypnotic suggestions. For optimum results you should alternate between track 1 and 2 on a daily basis leading up to the day of your next flight. You should start this ideally 2 or 3 weeks before your flight date.The CD features two 27 minute hypnotherapy sessions. On both tracks you will hear a pleasant voice guiding you into a deep state of mental and physical relaxation. Hypnotic echoed background vocals pan from left to right across the stereo range. This deeply relaxing and unique effect will help you to relax further into the hypnotic trance state. You will also hear some 60 B.P.M digital sound effects and powerful subliminal suggestions that compound the therapeutic effect, leaving you to experience a deep feeling of inner peace and natural calm that will stay with you. ... Read more

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UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Let me first preface this by saying I have A LOT of fears but one of the biggest fears I have is flying.It has kept me from doing a lot of travelling but in April I had decided to take the kids to Disney and the cheapest and easiest way to go was to fly (who wants to be in the car with 2 little kids for 2 days :-) ).I went online and bought every CD I could find that would help me get on the plane.

I was skeptical of course.I mean whose ever heard of any of these CD's actually working and who really believes all the reviews written?Well I am here to tell you this CD worked for me.Was I nervous?Of course I was but for about 2 months before our trip I listened to this CD every single night.When I got on the plane I had my CD player with me and ready to go.I must be honest here, i didn't actually turn it off when they said to turn off all electronics.

I even listen to this tape now and I don't have plans to fly anytime soon (but I would if I had someplace to go).It helps me to relax and it actually puts me to sleep.Most times I wake up in the middle of the night with my headphones still on.

I 100% recommend this to anyone with anxiety to fly or even if you just have generalized anxiety, it'll help with that too.

Incredible!!!
I used it in one long airplane trip and for first time I felt very confortable flying.
Great

works well!
This works for me.Give it a serious try.I did when I read a review on it and it works well combined with "fly without fear".

Flying the Frienlier Skies
Having suffered from an intense fear of flying for about a decade now, I had serious doubts that I would ever be able to make plane trips again. When I was told that I would have to go to Australia for my husband's work, I declined, fearing a full-blown panic attack during a flight again. It had become a ritual that during every flight (especially over large expanses of water), I had a meltdown. This not only left me physically ill, but it probably annoyed the other passengers and flight attendants. Hopeful that I could solve this serious problem within a month, I started scouring the market for anything non-pharmaceutical that could get me through a 15-hour trip over the Pacific. With only two weeks left before leaving, I bought Glenn Harrold's CD with serious doubts as to whether it could help someone with such a deeply embedded fear of flying. I listened to it about five times while going to sleep, and usually fell asleep within the first five minutes of the session. Finally it was the day of my trip and armed with a bag of pills (just in case the CD didn't work), I stepped onto the plane and prayed for the best. Not only did the CD work, but I actually looked forward to getting on my flights. After the trans-Pacific flight there, I had a total of ten domestic flights in Australia, all of which went without a hitch. Then, on the way back to America, the plane hit a lot of turbulence. Normally, this would have panicked me so much that I'd be crying and physically sick, but I actually didn't even notice it until the water on my tray table sloshed around so much that some spilled out onto my lap. I didn't take one pill, didn't have one panicky episode, didn't cry, stress out, or have any apprehension what so ever before, during, or after my flights. I highly recommend this CD for anyone who has ever had the fear of flying and wants to tackle his/her issue for good.

I never believed in hypnosis before this, but this changed my life
I just got back from a trip to Spain.I purchased this recording before I left and listened to it several times because I was concerned about the length of the trip and my usual phobia around flying.My phobia has prevented me from flying on many occasions.

I can't recommend this recording enough.I never believed in hypnosis before, but just two days ago I was flying over the Atlantic Ocean with pretty significant turbulence.I was starting to get a little freaked out and my friend suggested I listen to the recording.Even with the "fasten seatbelt" sign on and turbulence, I actually fell asleep within five minutes of listening.

This recording is amazing to me.I had no idea it would be as effective as it is.

Not to mention, I find that many of the practices taught on the recording are helpful in other stressful situations.

Can't recommend it highly enough.It rocks! ... Read more

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The eagle on the cover of this audio CD represents what this hypnotic audio product can do for you. [Eagle: It's ability to soar to great heights without so much as a thought both inspires and encourages.] This Audio CD contains 2 programs. Program 1: "Hypnosis for Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem". Verbal step-by-step instructions gently guide the listener into a hypnotic trance state. Positive suggestions are then given to the subconscious mind to improve self-confidence and self-esteem. Program 2: "Relax and be Self-Confident". Step-by-step instructions guide the listener into a deeply relaxed trance state. Deep relaxation is extremely beneficial to mind, body and spirit. Program 2 enhances the effects of program 1. Program 1 and program 2 may be used independently of each other.Effects will vary from person to person. Hypnotherapy is considered "complimentary medicine" and is not intended to be used in place of medical or psychiatric care. ... Read more

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Wake up with this CD
Set the alarm to wake you half an hour earlier.When Janet Decker says that you will awake refreshed she speaks the truth.Her voice is very relaxing and her suggestions are helpful and effective.

Another Certified Hypnotherapist reviews this CD
If the conscious and subconscious mind were in complete agreement, you'd achieve all your goals! There would be no need for psychotherapy or other modes of therapy and self help... The reality is that we end up accepting and sometimes creating self limiting suggestions because our subconscious mind has developed some unhealthy attitudes and beliefs: Suggestions about what we do and don't deserve, can or can't have, should or should not feel, can and can't do. Even though our conscious mind may believe that we deserve everything, can do anything we desire, and that we are as good as any others, our subconscious may be stuck with beliefs to the contrary. This is the power of hypnosis. I am a hypnotherapist and believe most people can be hypnotized if they want to be. I sincerely believe this a a profound form of change that most everyone could benefit from.
Although there are many hypnosis CD's out on the market today, they of course are not all effective due to the style or abilities of the hypnotherapist. With this CD, I found myself being totally relaxed and at the perfect level for hypnosis just listening to the voice. She has a great voice for hypnosis! I have listened to many different hypnosis CD's and sometimes I can't go into hypnotic trance because the persons voice and cadence just do not work for me.This CD is very concise and to the point, not overly long or gimmicky. On some CD's the music will put you to sleep before the needed hypnotic suggestions are able to make the changes in your subconscious mind. As she mentions in the book she sends with each CD, "HYPNOSIS What You Should Know" falling asleep causes the hypnotic suggestions to be minimally effective and usually not at all. A perfect hypnosis CD will get you to the needed trance state, give the suggestions your subconscious mind needs and bring you back out of hypnosis before you can fall asleep. This CD does exactly that for me. One needs to be relaxed for the conscious mind to let it's guard down and allow the subconscious mind to take in these powerful life changing suggestions. The reason we don't do very well making these changes on our on is that our conscious and subconscious minds may not be on the same sheet of music. What a crazy sounding symphony that can create for us! Therefore, despite all of our desires for change and suggestions for change from self help books or psychotherapy, we may still need help getting our subconscious mind to accept change. There are techniques used in this CD that are not readily apparent to a non Hypnotherapist; I am very impressed! I believe this hypnotherapist is one of the best I have heard. After listening to her CD, Iordered 4 more from her.
On another note, she is easy to work with if you have a problem. My banks computer was not communicating with Pay Pal's computer for some reason so the necessary code was not given, therefore it kept rejecting my card. I emailed Janet Decker and asked if she could help. All is well and my CD's are on the way. I believe you will get exactly what you need from her CD especially if you read the short booklet she sends and follow the instructions given.

Empowering and Life Changing
I can't recommend this CD highly enough. From a life long struggle with low self esteem, I ordered this CD hoping that it would be of some help. The self confidence/self esteem specifics seem simplistic, but they work powerfully and are life changing. After just a few times of listening to this CD, I found myself opening up and talking to strangers in stores and restaurants; this was something that I would never have done before. I now stick up for myself in situations where before I would remain silent. In addition, Janet has a soothing voice and her relaxation techniques are, in themselves, good reason to order this CD. Janet's emails end with this saying:

Our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but, we are responsible for who we become.

True words and with her CDs, she empowers us to effect the change.

Not All That Great.
I bought the CD because some of the reviews looked pretty good. However, I found that the lack of music made it dull, and the Image of becoming like a deflated balloon, letting strength and power leave my body was counter productive.Who needs that? I don't like the whimpy image of that type. It did not work well for me. I am a man, not some dried up balloon. My wife doesn't like the limp balloon image either, go figure. Maybe the eagle on the cover aggrees with me. I suppose this CD works great for some people, not me though.

a hypnotherapist rates this CD
As a certified hypnotherapist, I am extremely concerned about the integrity of the hypnotherapist & the language, images & methods used. Janet Decker's CD is the best I have found - I invite my own clients to use this CD and I use it myself repeatedly. Although I produce tapes & CD's for my clients, there is no sense in re-inventing the wheel...This is the best CD I know of ( & I have personally listened to dozens & dozens)..The ability to peacefully & easily release negativity in our lives is priceless! Give yourself 20 minutes a day for even a week & you will significantly change your life for the better!
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Professional techniques and procedures for doing outstandinghypnotherapy using direct suggestion, convincers, covert testing, ageregression and more.This is an exciting new book for professionalswho are using hypnotherapy in their work (or would like to).It ishighly organized and readable, and outlines and explains some of themost powerful and reliable techniques and procedures available to themodern hypnotherapist.A treasure of over 180 Hypnotherapy Techniquesand Procedures that lead to successful hypnotherapy including: how tohypnotize every client, how to show every client that he or she washypnotized, how to make your hypnotic suggestions more powerful thanever, how to make each session 10 times more powerful than the lastone, how to covertly test your clients and use convincers that cannotfail, how to expertly conduct age regression sessions that aresuccessful, how to work with overly-analytical, resistant or nervousclients, and how to amaze your clients and receive referrals fromother professionals. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (51)

All the information you're missing is in here
I bought this book several years ago when I was starting my own hypnotehrapy practice. It had all the answers to all the questions that weren't covered in the basic NGH Certified Hypnotist training, or in all of the advanced hypnosis training I'd taken, or in all of the additional basic counseling training I'd taken. The info is in here. :)

After I read it, I then recommended it to several hypno-friends (who had been classmates) and they also RAVED about it!Well done! It should be required reading for all new hypnotists.

MISSING Product
I have not received this product yet and I need it for a class!Anyway to find out where it is?

Thankyou

Learn from two great Teachers
Learn from two great teachers of hypnotherapy, in this book it is all explained and a must for the shelf of any hypnotist. SPH UK

The REAL DEAL in supercharged hypnosis
To become a certified Hypnotherapist/consulting hypnotist, you start with the basics and can stop there and help some people.But the power, the real healing power in hypnosis is in the advanced techniques Cal reveals in this book.The book, like his advanced training approach called 5-Path, surpasses others in it's step by step approach - it is clear, cohert and well structured.This takes advanced and complicated techniques and makes them easy to grasp and apply.I really appreciated the integration of many advanced techniques into a process that I could learn and start using.
So if you are interested in hypnosis at all, start at the end and read this book first, then you will really know if helping people with hypnosis is really right for you.You may just find that hypnosis may not be what you think...I guarantee you, it is so much more!

If you are a therapist you need this book to know how to conduct.
There are many books about Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy, many explain what it does, how to do it, for what, ...But this one tells you how to conduct practical steps inbetween, what the other books did not mention. How to set up your office, how to remind yourself what to mention and what not, and so much more even tips on hypnosis itself that most let out in their teaching.

Very practical ideas, straighforward, down to earth but professionaly put and experienced.As many books and videos I watched of all the induction techniques, and as many talk about Ericksonian language etc etc., none mention so many small things that are very practical and 'simple' things that this books mentions. Me as a more pro in other kind of therapy use alot of ideas of this book.. Since many ideas mentioned in this book can be used in other kinds of therapy/ies settings.

Just today I did a serious hypnosis session where a 'problem came up while in session, right away I grabbed this book and got advice how to maneuver further on, where non of the 10s of books (and a few videos) I have talks about it.

If you feel you are missing some common sense ideas and small bits this book will do it. ... Read more

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The techniques and uses of self-hypnosis for change and healing—including a new chapter on dealing with everyday stresses and the story of the author's remarkable success using self-hypnosis in preparation for his own quadruple-bypass heart surgery. This expert's guide demystifies the process of self-hypnosis, presenting a clear and straightforward case for its use in achieving personal change, heightening creativity, dealing with the stresses of everyday life, and promoting healing. By sharing his own story of discovery as well as the fascinating stories and techniques he used with some of his 2,000 patients, Dr. Fisher dispels myths and describes how readers can create their own 90-second exercise to talk to their bodies and minds to alleviate problems such as insomnia, smoking, overeating, memory loss, pain, skin allergies, fear of flying, and performance anxiety. ... Read more

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self hypnosis
great part on perparing for surgery and healing. I highly recommend the book for anyone going through surgery and/or illness.

Loving yourself
Written by the professional psychotherpist, this book explains thru patient examples on how hypnosis can successfully completent traditional therapy.The advice written has for his readers is that we all have to learn how to love ourselves, take care of our body and mind.If you think of hypnosis as means of relaxation, this is a book for you.The goal of the book is not to teach you how to go into a deep trance, but rather how to attain alpha state of the mind is hort, 90 seconds increments that can be repeated throughout the day.Author teaches us that as human beings, we all have our urges (that can be controlled), beliefs (some of which need to be changed, e.g. smoking or any other unhealthy habit) and finally we have a power over deciding on how we want to act.For hypnosis to be successful, we need to want to impelement a change that will be good for us, or else hypnosis will not work.It is only at the end of the book that author discusses three different methods of self hypnosis induction: HIP induction, reverse hand lavitation induction and the Kreskin auto-conditioning induction. However, this book will not provide you with any self-hypnosis scripts regardless of the goals you wish to reach.Further readings reference part of the book is the place to check out for addtional books, materials and resources on the subject.This is a quick and easy read.

IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A CLASS PRESENTATION BUY THIS BOOK!
I bought this book when I was doing research for a stress management class at the University of Utah.The information in this book is so useful and readable.It takes the mystery out of hypnosis by explaining the mind-body connection.It also explains how hypnosis can be used to break habits and to enhance your imagination.No matter how far in trance you get, you can still use hypnosis for self improvement.He explains how, with practice, you can use self hypnosis for even controling you automatic nervous system by diverting blood flow.Even the Psychologist I work for found this book to be very useful because of the stories about self-hypnosis to prepare for surgery.He also explains about how our belief systems cause us stress and how to overcome these thoughts so that we can live happy lives.He has a test to measure your hypnotic capacity, that went over great with my class.There are few books written on self hypnosis that you can accually sit down and read, this book excelled in this area.

A Fascinating and Useful Book
This is a "review" I was sent via a book owner from a reader in Paris. I wanted to share it with you. "We want to give our warmest thanks to Lynne for lending us her book about self-hypnosis, we learned yesterday morning that Marc's surgery should be today instead of Monday so I read the book very fast (it is realy fascinating) and we tried the surgery preparation yesterday evening and this morning before I brought him to the hospital.And I could even talk to him on the phone this afternoon where he told me he has awakened much better than usual.! Thank you so much!"

Booorrringg!!! I want my money back!
I bought this book hoping to learn how to use self hypnosis, and how to doit myself.Instead, I spent reading chapter after chapter of stories thatjust repeat themselves on how others found self hypnosis to be veryhelpful. Well, duhhh, if I didn't know that already I wouldn't have boughtthe book!It's a waste of time and money. If you're looking for apractical guide on how to use self hypnosis, this is not it. If you justneed something to help you fall asleep, well, stick with it - It would dothe trick!Can I have my money back? ... Read more

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Hypnotism exists on the periphery of the scientific community, much as it has from its inception, and Robin Waterfield approaches the issues which surround it with an open mind, carefully stripping fact from fantasy and the truth from the myth. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Excellent
Incredibly informative! Reading this book transported me back to a world from a previous century - a world that I had not had any previous insight of - Mesmer and Mozart's world as it really was. The author writes in a well balanced and objective manner throughout.
The author dismissed the likelihood of hypnotism in the ancient world by systematically demonstrating that there is no reliable proof of it. He describes the development of hypnotism from its first genuinely recognisable origins (Mesmer) onwards. He never loses track of the fact that there are many things that might share similar effects - such as the "placebo effect" - but just makes it clear that if we say that all of those states are the same, then we ignore that there is a separate state of induction induced hypnotic trance.
I'm stunned by the insight into human nature given by this book - and the obvious fact that much of this is denied in our culture and has been suppressed since the famous "debunking" of Mesmer by Benjamin Franklin. It is very clear that Franklin threw out the baby with the bath water and I have to thank this terrific author for getting that message across so thoroughly. Highly recommended reading.

captivating and comprehensive history of hypnosis
hidden depths is an absorbing and fascinating history of hypnosis --it's background, high and lows and it's influence in the birth of psychology. highly recommended.

note this is a history of hypnosis, not a history of trance, therefore the main stream is caught with the rise of mesmerism.

Excellent Resource
This is a very thorough, well organized, superbly researched and intelligently written book on the history of hypnotism. I recommend it to all of my hypnotherapy students and feel it should be required reading for anyone with a serious hypnosis practice.

Mary Elizabeth Raines, Director
Academy for Professional Hypnosis Training

Poor on the Ancient World - Egypt, Greece, Rome
All books on the historical evolution of hypnosis - and there are a lot of them - start with Anton Mesmer in the 18th Cent. As a professionally-trained Archaeologist and a Certified Hypnotherapist with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), I was excited by the idea of Robin Waterfield's book as it was supposed to chart the 'story' of hypnosis from Prehistory to Modern Times.
Waterfield, wisely, skates around defining what hypnosis actually is. He states in his Introduction : "....from our point of view, it doesnt matter there is such a thing as the hypnotic state, which is different from any other state of consciousness. All that matters is that something unusual is going on, that we can trace the history of this unusal something, and that as a result of this unusual something people can have all sorts of experiances, including being cured or being relieved of a number of disorders".
But, a mere few pages later in his all too short chapter called 'In the beginning' which is supposed to review the earliest evidence of hypnosis in the Egyptian, Greek and Roman Periods, his admirable open-mindedness has simply vanished. According to Waterfield, there is no evidence of hypnosis practiced before the Middle Ages because, as he states "... evidence for the induction of trance states is no more evidence for hypnosis than, say, evidence for the ingestion of narcoleptic drugs is evidence for hypnosis. to repeat: not every trance state is a hypnotically induced state" Waterfield, therefore, uses his own, very narrow defination of hypnosis, to simply exclude all evidence of trance induction in the Ancient World from further consideration. Amazingly, Waterfield further goes on to label all those working in the feild of Hypnosis who disagree with him - he's just a translator of ancient lit., remember- as 'Hypnotic Imperialists' (this presumeably includes the founder of Hypnotherapy, Dr Milton H. Erickson, MD) and calls two of the most important figures in Post-Ericksonian Hypnosis, Dr Richard Bandler & Dr John Grinder (Trance-formations) "arch-imperialists"! He therefore sets himself against mainstream opinion within Hypnosis without ever arguing his case for his narrow definition of hypnosis (for instance how would he explain the 'Placebo Effect' or well documented anthropological studies on Voodoo, niether of which would be classed as 'Hypnosis' in his definition) which allows him to simply dismiss the prehistoric evidence without further discussion. Most dissapointing to say the least!!!
I recommend anyone interested in the Ancient History of Hypnosis to read the following:
The Shamans of Prehistory: Trance and Magic in the Painted Caves
by Jean Clottes, et al , Trance: A Natural History of Altered States of Mind, by Brian Inglis, Jesus the Healer: Possession, Trance, and the Origins of Christianity, by Stevan L. Davies, & Trance: From Magic to Technology, by Dennis R. Wier ... Read more

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Train Your Brain for Weight Loss utilizes the principles of self hypnosis to bring about transformational change in your thoughts, motivations, and thus, your body. Damien Young brilliantly guides you along a short relaxing journey which accesses your subconscious mind for lasting change. The first audio CD in Train Your Brain for Weight Loss is devoted to helping you become empowered for weight loss success. The 2nd CD is for attaining a very high level of motivation for eating better and exercising more often. Simply listen to the 2 CD's for just a few weeks, and you'll experience changes in your behavior without even knowing it's taking place. You'll automatically begin to eat healthier foods. You'll automatically begin to exercise more often. And finally, you'll automatically begin to lose weight and keep it off. ... Read more

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Must Be Openminded
I like the sound of his voice... it's very smooth and soothing.It is too early to tell but I really think by listening to the CD's and following his directions, it will renew my willpower on a daily basis.

I have mixed feelings
I have mixed feelings about this product. I want to like it and give it a chance, but the hypnosis sessions are BORING. You walk down the hall and into a room and see where you exercise, you walk into a room and see where you eat, you see where you live, blah blah.

During most sessions, I'm restless for it to be finished because it's mind numbing. And it's TOO LONG. I am currently listening to another weight loss hypnosis set and the exercise session is a mere 15 minutes start to finish. The evening session of this set is almost an hour!

Good information but more lecture than hynosis
Because this program included 2 cds I decided to try it even though it was more expensive than others I purchased.It turned out not to be my "cup of tea".The first cd waa a lecture and guided meditation.The binaural beats, running water and breathing sounds in the background were distracting to me even though the speaker in the beginning said to focus on his voice.The second cd had a couple of very valuable insights but was also a guided meditation and lecture.I was looking for hypnotic suggestions on self-esteem, eating and exercise habits.It would also have helped if the lecture and guided meditations were on separate tracks.It would have also have been valuable if there had been a sample to listen to prior to purchase.

Amazing results for a low price
I used the other product that Damien Young had made, the Instinctive Weight Loss System. With it, I lost 65lbs in just over 5 months. Amazing! I started using these cd's for extra motivation to exercise. So far, I'm more than happy with the results. I wake up every morning after listening to the audio with a deep, burning desire to work out and stay active. I'm well on my way to getting to a healthy weight for the first time in my life with the help of Damien and his products. I highly recommend this. Hopefully he'll make a product for making more money. I'll be the first in line for that one too!

Not a miracle, but a tool
I was skeptical of trying hypnosis, especially self-hypnosis.And I still am.I don't know if this product is actually working or not.What I do know is that I can't remember the ending to either of the sessions.Is that because I fall asleep during the session or it because I am actually hypnotized during the session?What I do know is that I've almost entirely eliminated my between meal snacks, and when I do snack, it's typically been a piece of fruit.I've also been conscious and actively changing the content of my diet otherwise.My activity level has increased slightly, but the motivation is there to do more.So, does this product work?Frankly, I don't care.Maybe my changes are the result of willpower vs. hypnosis, but I'll credit these recordings to aiding that willpower.And the relatively small price for them for me was a great value to obtain that tool.Will it work long term?I don't know that either, but I do know that no plan will work if I sabotage it.Bottom line, I need to make changes to my lifestyle, not my day or week, and I think this CD set is helping me do that.Give it a try. ... Read more

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When used in NLP and hypnotherapy, metaphors have long given insights into the difficulties of people and have shown the ways in which we can escape or improve. If the stories strike a chord with you, then they also show a way out. These short stories, metaphors and interactive scripts will help you to eliminate negative thoughts and achieve your dreams by allowing you to relax while reading stories that can bring about positive change. Some of the stories will relax you, others will make you think. Some allow you to enter a light feeling of hypnosis. Hypnotherapy and hypnosis have been major users of metaphors to show different approaches to problems and their resolution. Milton Erickson, the grandfather of modern hypnotherapy used metaphors to great effect in resolving problems with his patients. Self hypnosis allows you to enter the areas of your mind where you can become imaginative and optimistic. You can create your dreams and the ways in which you will achieve them. Based on a huge amount of therapeutic work, these short stories, metaphors and interactive scripts can help you to bring about positive changes, eliminate negative thoughts and achieve your dreams. ... Read more

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CONTENTS, Mind Changing Short Stories and Metaphors
1. The Burden. A story that shows that when we are overburdened, stressed or abused, we have to break away from the situation to find our true place in life, ideally without violence.
2. The Black Pit. Depression often goes with being stuck in the poor circumstances that arise when hope evaporates. The important thing to do is to look into the future.
3. The Profiteer. Greed often changes a person into something that is highly undesirable. When men go in the search of profit at the expense of others, they can find that the tragedy of others can hit back.
4. Quicksand. Life can present precarious options. The way to be safe is to avoid the pitfalls that can be offered as pleasures such as bad relationships, drugs or jobs without prospects. Be confident enough to make the right decisions. Take those chances that offer benefit and steer clear of those that offer jeopardy.
5. The Swing. Sometimes we need to encourage others to take responsibility for their own achievements through their own efforts. Sometimes helping too much turns to hurt the giver. Be self-assured. Do what you are able to do to help others but without damaging yourself.
6. The Magic Carpet. The fear of flying is very often the result of negative associations with emotional turmoil rather than with a flight.
7. The Bonfire. Memories may be attached to objects but never contained by them in such a way that they are destroyed if the object is lost. Reminiscences are held by our minds instead. We never throw those away unless we want, and need, to.
8. Breath. The Latin word for breath is the same as the word for Spirit, as is the Hindi word `prana' and the Chinese word `chi'. Perhaps we have known the connection between breathing and calmness and a peaceful soul a very long time but have failed to recognise the clues!
9. Sewer Rats. Compare the lungs and blood vessels with sewer systems and the dirty things that live there. Clean air and water help to prevent the bad things that thrive on filth like tobacco smoke and fat.
10. Taming the Wild River. This story is a fairly lightly disguised metaphor about IBS. Relaxation and visualisation are major tools in coping with it. The comparison made is between a violent river flowing to an explosive end and a more peaceful flow that is controlled and less physically disruptive.
11. The Corporate Wife. When people devote too much time to making careers and money, they can lose the more valuable things in their lives. When the axe finally falls, those people can return to a home full of strangers.
12. The Two Fires.Everybody has quarrels from time to time. They are about reaching warm understanding as two opinions are moulded into an agreement. However, when quarrels turn to angry rows, the outcome can be so destructive that lives are ruined.
13. The Problem With Heirlooms. When people bring their own problems into the lives of others, then the recipient needs to know how to stop being negatively affected. Just because a parent has had bad experiences, it never means that those things will be replicated. We must live our lives as the main player, not as a support act.
14. A Whale of a Time. Every so often we need to dump our personal, emotional rubbish. We need to take a deep breath and get on with our lives in a clean and fresh way.
15. The Medium is the Message. Sometimes too much information can be dangerous. At other times it is good to know where truth should sit.
16. The Feral Cat. How things can go wild.
17. Talking to the Little Guys. Our whole system is loyal. It will do whatever we ask it, whether it is beneficial or not. The little loyal guys in our heads are our best friends but can be our worst enemies.
18. Stabilisers. Gaining independence and freedom requires calculated risks rather than foolish ones.
19. Stag Man. The old stag is always beaten by a younger challenger, sooner or later.
20. Dry Ice. Using alcohol and drugs to camouflage and disguise situations never gets rid of memories, they only increase the damage.
21. Ticks on the Head.Removing the irritating emotional parasites that live on us.
22. The Queue at the Post Office. A little patience saves more than time when getting irritated and storming out, then coming back later when there is no queue.
23. Where's the Prophet in That? Our demand for celebrity.
24. The Soccer Team When we spend our time saving problems from happening we get little credit. When we appear to be only interested in seeking glory through attack we can miss our goals. To be on the winning team we need to keep a balance between the two. Preventing problems and, at the same time, looking for opportunities to score is the best way to move forward.
25. Eating and Drinking. When you eat quickly and without regard for what you are consuming, you will eat more. And when you eat without thinking, you can never value what you have on your plate.
26. Cavemen on the Beach. It seems that when we go on holiday we change. It is as if we travel back in time by 50000 years to revert to the gentler creature that lives inside us when not under threat.
27. The Metaphor of Life and Death. We have ideas about eternity and Heaven but none of really knows what it is like. I guess we will either be ecstatic when our time comes or we will know nothing afterwards if we are unlucky.
28. Introduction to "Fantasies and Dreams. The tracks from the audio recording "Fantasies and Dreams".
29. Autumn Leaves.
30. Summerhouse Hill.
31. Palace of Dreams.
32. Island.
33. The Park.
34. Planet.
35. Landscape Painting.
36. River Bank.
37. Shape Shifting. An interactive relaxation story.
38. Postscript: A Lecture from a Modern Shaman.
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This is one of Max Freedom Long's more contemporary books. In this work we can see the progression of his ideas, consistent with the views expressed in The Secret Science Behind Miracles. One of the highlights of this book is the review of the self-help scene during the mid-50s. This is a practical manual of self-suggestion using the Huna techniques, including detailed instructions as to how the operation works. An appendix discusses the larger context of this in the Huna school of though. ... Read more

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Max Freedom Long: The Teller of Tales About Hawaiian Culture
Aloha mai kakou. Max Freedom Long is the progenitor of what has become the rampant and viral spread of misinformation regarding Hawaiian spirituality. It may come as a big surprise to many, even those who have attended "huna" classes: HUNA IS NOT A HAWAIIAN PRACTICE, and it never was.

To be fair, neither Native Hawaiians in general nor I begrudge anyone in the world a spiritual practice that enriches them, makes them more whole. We should all aspire to higher wisdom, compassion, and wholeness. The problems Hawaiians have with Huna are not with the effectiveness of the practice itself but with its claim of being Hawaiian in any way.

Huna teachers and practitioners often explain that these practices are so ancient and secret that they are unknown to even the people from whom they came. Does that sound reasonable to anyone? They are referring to Hawaiians - the people who can still chant their genealogies back to the Creator, a chant that also names almost every species of flora and fauna found on the islands. The chant is called the Kumulipo, and you can find it here, on Amazon, as well.

A number of Hawaiian cultural and spiritual protocols are broken by Huna practitioners with each claim of legitimacy. Some of them claim to be from particular lineages of Hawaiian healers, initiated in secret ceremonies. Conveniently, these lineages and ceremonies were so secret that there exists no proof of either people, initiation, nor practice. In Hawaiian culture, it is important to be able to truthfully and accurately recite lineages. Obviously, genealogy is important to Hawaiians, but more important is a healer's ability to practice only with the permission of his or her teacher. If a healer's lineage cannot be authenticated, he or she is only "kahuna mo'olelo haku wale" - an expert in making up stories.

If you would like to be more fully informe about the practice of Huna, please take a look the Facebook site, [...].

a true revelation
So, you're on a path of learning, and you're trying to gather as much useful information as you can discover. One idea leads to another book which leads to another workshop. Some books have a few good ideas and some are not what you had in mind at all. Still others can unexpectedly supply a key that opens the door to your next stage of learning, and that's a very good thing. There's a chain of ideas that you can follow that includes the Hermetica, the Neo-Platonists, Gnostic Christianity, Theosophy etc. and I think they're all on basically the same track, each one filling in the gaps in the thought process that were left open by the others.

This book introduces us to our lower, middle and highest selves and their characteristics, and tells us how to get them all working together to empower us to live the best life possible, whatever it is we want to accomplish. Max Long and Huna have supplied an essential link in the ageless chain of thought that was previously missing.

SELF-SUGGESTION AND THE NEW HUNA THEORY OF MESMERISM AND HYPNOSIS
A great reference book! Self-Suggestion is short, sweet, and to the point. It gives guidance on how to use positive thought to effect change within one's life. I have read it several times, and continue to gain new insights and reminders about creative thought and personal power. I recommend it to many of my students, clients, and friends. The book is an easy read, and a great reference book.Spirit Journeys: Freeing the Soul in this Life and BeyondHealing Thoughts: Applying Therapeutic Shamanism in Your Daily Life

Empowering One's Magic
This is a very simple...
dear magicians,
... direct, and clear book on how to transform ones'elf through suggestion and how to empower one's magic in the same way. Based on Long's understanding of Huna, this book is more to the point than his Recovering the Ancient Magic, which goes through his own mental, physical and philosophical journey to understand that magic is real and miracles possible, which is not to say that that isn't also a good book, for we also recommend it. This book gets right to the point, makes its case and tells us how to increase the power of our vital energy in order to direct it into fulfilling our desires and potentially create miracles that is truly become Thaurmaturges.
kyela,
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One of the more frequent challenges faced by athletes is how to improve their performance. They express frustration that they often possess identical, if not superior, physical attributes to their competition, yet they're consistently being outperformed by that competition. In many cases, the problem is rooted in self-doubt and other beliefs that limit their level of performance.

Using self-hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Time Line Therapy®, Laura Boynton King teaches the reader/rider how to stop dwelling on past failures and other negative feelings and images through stress-reduction techniques, positive imagery, and concentration- focusing skills.

Whether the rider feels held back by physical fear (for example, riding a livelier horse or jumping a higher fence than he or she is accustomed to), negative comments from a trainer or a horse show judge, or show-ring performance anxiety, here is a book designed to help replace a "losing" mentality with the winning edge. Full of valuable advice and illustrated with examples of how the author has helped well-known equestrians, THE POWER TO WIN is a valuable tool for all competitive or recreational riders-indeed, any athlete-at any level, as well as for instructors and parents.
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Get the CD's instead!
I enjoyed the book - - it's a great explanation of why it's important to use sub-conscious suggestions, and how much they can truly help. It's about time the rest of us caught up with the professional sports world in the use of these. However, the majority of this book is made up of the scripts for self-hypnosis sessions (or meditations), and altho' they're interesting to read, you really need these on a CD or MP3... So go to the author's website and get the CD's! They're truly the best setup, and you can find much of the info from the book on her web site as well. Get these CD's - - they're awesome! And the other reviewers are right... this stuff applies to so much more than just horses. She even has CD's for golf, and weight loss, etc. The meditations are wonderful - - they'll affect your entire life. Definitely recommend them.

the power to win

HELLO !! "THE POWER TO WIN" IS THE FIRST BOOK I BUY WHITH YOU, I HAVENT RECEIVED IT YET, IS THIS NORMAL ?? I DONT KNOW HOW MANY TIME IS NEEDED TO RECEIVE IT. I LIVE IN MONTERREY, MEXICO. SORRY BUT MY ENGLISH IS POOR. THANK YOU.
PABLO TOSCANO.

Educational
The Power to Win Book helped change my way of thinking and focusing better in life and riding.The book was full of great information for myself a horseback rider or for anyone in general involved in sports. I would reccomend this book to anyone who would like to understand sports in general especially horse back riding more easily.It was a great book.

I don't own a horse and I still loved this book
I received this book as a gift. I don't own a horse, never have, so I was puzzled by the gift.Ms. King's book was an informative, yet easily understandable read.I gained insights into what holds us back from winning and the importance letting go of unwanted "noise."I would recommend this book to ANY ATHLETE or ANY person wanting to acheive their best, not just those in the equestrian world. ... Read more

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Inspired by the great hypnotic language product known as "Zebu cards," now out of print, this set of Ericksonian language cards is an invaluable tool for those wishing to learn the verbal magic of Milton H. Erickson, MD. Each set of cards consists of 54 casino quality game cards with the language patterns that you can use with your clients.It also include written explanations on how to use these phrases and gives examples of them, and explains why these work the way they do.You also get tips on how to embed commands and instructions for hypnotic slapjack, a card game adapted to include the language patterns you learn. ... Read more

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Zebu Cards Still in Print
These cards are good but not as good as the original Zebu cards which have NEVER been out of print and have always and still are available through Barb Stepp/Excellence Quest.

Must buy for any NLP/Hypnosis practioner
Jamie Smart is a wonderful NLP and Hypnosis teacher just look up any of his videos on Youtube.These cards have been a resourceful water fountain in my study and linguistic processing.If your interested in communication, sales, NLP, Hypnosis, persausion, you must buy these cards.It makes learning fun and trust me you will learn them quickly and effectivly and the patters on the cards themselves make it easy for you to know how to apply them.

Man I love NLP even more now
So many choices, which one to choose? Either way, the bases are all covered. I'm only asking if you want the tools for achieving what the secret has told us to be able to achieve. But to find out what happens, you have to do it. What happens when you imagine yourself enjoying all the benefits of having made this change? What happens when you imagine you discover what you really want deep inside, for all the right reasons.
Just buy it, its worth more than people seem to think, cause they are a bunch of simple minds who still believe in trying instead of doing: trying implies the fact you are able and most likely to fail throughout the process.
This teaches you to do it GooD haha loved this pack, best card game i ever bought!

Very Educational
I pick up these cards twice a day and read a few.I'm finding that I'm already starting to adapt some of the language patterns in my everyday speech patterns.They are a very easy way to learn.

The Best Way to Learn Patterns
Anyone who wishes to be a better coach or speaker can learn a lot from Eriksonian hypnosis cards.These cards truly allowed me to integrate these patterns and I am a much better coach for it.

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Become the master of your own destiny!

Everyone has something in their character or personality that they'd like to improve.Self-Hypnosis offers you a powerful resource for transformation that will help you remodel your life and turn it onto what you want it to be!

Based on the readings of Edgar Cayce - the best known and best-documented psychic in American history - this program teaches you a completely natural method of self-hynosis designed to enlist the powers of your subconscious mind to help you become your personal best.

• Control or eliminate unwanted habits.

• Create a positive new identity for yourself.

• Develop your latent talents and abilities.

In three easy steps, you'll learn how to create your own personal self-hynosis session and make your own self-help tapes geared to your specific needs.
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Self-Hypnosis by Edgar Cayce
This product gives the user information on how to bring about personal change that at one time would seem to be impossible without outside help. It does require a true interest to bring about personal change. It is, however, not as difficult as one would believe.

This product is worth it's money!
This product is worth it's money.Certainly it's not going to impose hypnosis on the person using it, rather it's a good vehicle to begin your ride to self discovery.

There's nothing mystical about it, so don't expect magic.I do recommend it.

Self-Hypnosis Edgar Cayce
The speaker had a good hypnotic voice and explained the whole process well.
This is not a one time experience.In order to learn self-hypnosis you need to listen to it regularly for a number of times.

Waste of Money
Unless you're the type of person who needs to hear "you're a winner!!" in a self-induced hypnotic state, this CD isn't for you.While the lead-in to the self-hypnosis was reasonably good, the practice itsef was contrived and not useful.I bought two copies, thinking this sounded like a great CD (given the fact Edgar Cayce is seemingly associated with it).I intended to give the other copy as a gift, but once I listended to my copy, I was not going to impose this worthless exercise on my sister!Keep looking for a better self-hypnosis experience - this one isn't it.

very positive
I felt very relaxed.This is a positive tape.Very Helpful.
Highly recommend. ... Read more

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Increase your body's ability to heal through hypnosis!
Your subconscious mind regulates every function of your body - your heart rate, body temperature, respiration and most importantly, your immune system and your ability to heal.
Through the use of hypnosis, guided imagery, relaxation techniques and positive suggestion, Your Power to Heal! creates direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious. After you are gently guided into a deep state of relaxation, you will receive a series of powerful suggestions that will strengthen and activate your body's own ability to heal!
Why is "Your Power to Heal!" so effective?
Again, by creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes.Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive?This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities.That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results.Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
Reach your goals faster than ever!You can and will make permanent, positive changes in your personal and professional life.Beverly Hills Hypnosis offers an effective, relaxing, drug-free choice for change. ... Read more

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Disappointing
Your Power to Heal by Trevor Scott was a big disappointment. The author intermittently uses a clicker which makes me jump every time and takes me right out of being relaxed, this sort of defeats the purpose. He takes you to a control room to turn up or lock levels on stress or what ever you care to envision. Unfortunately he does not leave much time to envision adjusting what you choose before moving on with his talking. He also says to turn up a switch. Switches go up and down; you can't increase anything on a flip switch. He should have said dial or lever because this just makes it more difficult to envision. Over all I find this CD not worth the money.

Changed my life!
I absolutely can't recommend this enough!!!

I have suffered from migraine headaches for over 25 years with a frequency of 4 to 5 headaches per week.After listening to Trevor's CD for only a week, I became pain free.I honestly feel as though I underwent a total transformation.The relaxation techniques really work.I had so much tension that my neck was in constant pain and consequently it triggered a migraine.Now I no longer dread the day.If you suffer from migraines or tension headaches give this CD a try.You won't regret it.It also is a great tool to help you fall asleep.Just be receptive and enjoy the relaxation.I never go to bed without it.

Thank you Trevor, you really changed my life.

Good guided hypnosis CD to support your body's healing
The "Your Power to Heal!" guided hypnosis CD offers a useful way to release stress and support your body's healing.I recommend it.

The recording guides you into deep relaxation and opens you to suggestions for improvement.Then it offers affirmations to reduce your stress level, strengthen your immune system, speed your body's healing, and to maintain a positive attitude.

Trevor Scott has a medium pitched voice, leaning towards high-pitched but not annoyingly so.Mild instrumental music is throughout most of the recording.The music is calming, and at a reasonable volume.

Further details:

Trevor begins with a short introduction and instructions on how to use the CD.Then he guides you to lie down and relax with closed eyes, take deep breaths, and release all tension.Trevor has you visualize a calming energy as a color of your choice, that works its way up your body, relaxing all your muscles.He repeatedly counts down, guiding you into deeper and deeper relaxation.You have plenty of time to get into a relaxed state of hypnosis.Trevor guides you to be very open to positive, permanent suggestions for self-improvement.

About 15 minutes into the CD, Trevor has you visualize entering an elevator and pressing a lower button labeled "control room".Then he has you enter this control room from where all the functions of your body and mind are managed.He has you turn off a switch labeled "stress and anxiety" and lock it into the off position.Trevor then has you turn up dials labeled "immune system" and "positive attitude" to their maximum level.After each switch or dial change, he offers several positive affirmations that support each change.

Examples of affirmations on the CD:
Your body heals itself faster than ever before.New healthy cells are being born at this very moment.You are strong and energetic.You're going to be very pleased with how quickly your body is healing.You're extremely energetic.You're feeling great.You approach life with a new confidence.You're taking control of your life.You're taking control of your body.You're happy.You are healthy.You are successful.Your body is healthy.You're living life to its' fullest.You have that kind of peace that can only come from within. You choose good health.You choose success.You've strengthened your immune system.You've lowered your stress level.You are committed to success in every area of your life.You are in control of your body, mind, attitudes, and emotions.

Trevor also offers you the opportunity to improve a part of yourself that you choose:
"Once again, look around your control room. If there's anything you would like to change, anything you would like to adjust, do it now."

At the end, he guides you to awake by counting from one to five.He states that you will awake only if it is not your time to sleep.Total run time for the CD is 32 minutes.

If the CD excerpts that I've listed are to your liking, I think that you will be quite happy with the product.

Daily Jump-Start!
Short hypnosis session excellent for the time-challenged individual; may be used on a daily basis for stress reduction. Also recommend Deepak Chopra's "The Soul of Healing Meditations."

j hunt
i felt stricken with allergies and chronic fatigue and am now revived.Trevor's cd makes me feel like getting out of bed and chasing the day! ... Read more

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Using clinical anecdotes and personal experience, Delaney and Voit explain the therapeutic potential of hypnosis in a way that is fundamental and highly accessible, easing therapists into utilizing this valuable approach. ... Read more

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Good, buttoo expensive for its actual value.
I have been practicing Clinical Hypnosis for almost 25 years now. Although I am not a psychiatrist nor a psychologist I receive referrals from those mental "health" professionals who do not practice Hypnosis simply because they do not have the training and they know they can depend on a ethical, experienced and conscientious Hypnotherapists whether they are licensed or not. I am continuously--as anyone in any profession should ---studyingadvanced techniques and associated disciplines, and to be able to be more resourceful, I just entered graduate school at the University to complete my Master Degree in (Family Counseling) Psychology.

I believe this is a good book because it has conscientious advise based on good professional practices including ethical and "technical".

Unfortunately, it suffers from the apologetic syndrome of frightening people against the "apparent large numbers of poorly qualified and laypeople who practice hypnosis..." and I understand why the authors do that, nothing personal, but a diploma and certificates on the wall on mental health professions do not, minimally, assure or guarantee an efficient, responsible nor ethical performance. After all, despise the terrible anecdotal references on false memories and many other inappropiate modalities, I have never seen people become intoxicated due to a "malpractice" of a hypnosis "treatment".

Anyway, for its cost, the book does not offer any new or exceptional approach to the practice of "clinical" hypnosis. The authors state early in the book that their purpose is only to give overall suggestions to trained hypnotherapists to start or begin using hypnosis into their professional pratices. If that's the only main objective of the book, well, no harm for a hundred and fifty pages of pep talk and day-to-day practice. If you are a practicing Hypnotherapist I recommend Cognitive Hypnotherapy by Assen Alladin, excellent book.

For me, if a practicing, licensed,mental "health" professional trained in hypnosis does not know what the authors in this book [Hypnosis in Clinical Practice] suggest, I dare to say that they should go to their training entity or school and ask for a refund.

An excellent book for a psychotherapist trained in hypnosis but under-utilizing it...
After reading the first several pages of Voit's and Delaney's book, I opened my wallet and pulled out a dozen of receipts for bookmarks.Soon, I ran out of the receipts and began to dog-ear the pages (both on top and bottom) to highlight the passages I knew I would like to come back to.Having finished this 130+ pages book, I can report that I have dog-eared about 60% of the pages... It goes without saying, I found this book very valuable.

Having been trained in hypnotherapy, as a clinical psychologist, I am one of those who rarely uses hypnosis.Not being the type to waste my CEUs, I have not quite understood my reluctance about using the method of hypnosis more frequently.Voit's and Delaney's book shed a validating light on why that is.

The book, with its emphasis on naturalistic utilization of trance, is not intended as a primer on hypnosis.The book presumes that the reader had been trained in hypnotherapy but has under-utilized it.From my perspective, the book not only succeeds in helping a neophyte hypnotherapist finally make sense of his/her internal conflicts about the use of hypnosis (such as unnecessary sense of responsibility for client's attainment of trance or performance anxiety) but also manages to powerfully renew the original enthusiasm and intrigue with which we (hypnosis-underutilizing certified hypnotherapists) had originally sought out training in hypnosis.

The book also skillfully educates about such issues as resistance (reframing resistance in a way that empowers the therapist with an angle at utilization), symptoms (reframing symptoms as client's adaptations and solutions), and legal ramifications of use of hypnosis (providing a review of important legal issues as well as a sample informed consent for use of hypnosis).

The book culminates in what appears to be a poetic and poignant post-hypnotic induction for the reader.

With gratitude to the authors,

Pavel Somov, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Pittsburgh, PA
psclinical@hotmail.com

A Must Have for Your Professional Toolbox
This book is easy to follow and contains information about specific things therapists can do to both introduce and utilize hypnosis in their clinical practice.Both writers introduce many need to know pieces of information about how to read your clients so that you can work with them in a way that meets them where they are.You will find information about ideomotor communication and how to respond to what our clients are telling us through such communication.This book is also written with a friendliness to the reader that makes you want to keep reading and that makes you understand the value of hypnosis. ... Read more

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The Best Self-Hypnosis Book
This is my FAVORITE book on self-hypnosis written between 1950-2000!! (I have read more than 50 hypnosis/NLP books).This book uses the classical approach to hypnosis, but it is the BEST book on self-hypnosis ever written! It requires that you have a tape recorder and a couple of tapes, plus two-to-four days available. (2 days if on a week-end). It leads you through exercizes on talking with subconscious and determing whether you respond best to suggestion or commands. Then it leads you step-by-step into self-hypnosis exercizes. Next, it leads you into practicing self-hypnosis to change 1)emotions, then 2)attitudes, then 3)mental activity.By the time you go through the different exercizes you have learned not only self-hypnosis, but also how to change any kind of unwanted behavior. This book is fantastic! It is a fun, easy-to read book which is very effective. ... Read more

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Losing weight is all in your head!

Imagine if the first step to losing weight were as simple as listening to a CD. The truth is, simply imagining a fit and healthy you while in a deeply relaxed state will lay the foundation for lasting change. With two 30-minute self-hypnosis programs on CD, Listen and Lose Weight and its accompanying audio hypnosis CD will help you learn to reprogram your mind on a deep, subconscious level. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes second nature when you:

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This is helping me lose weight!
I've tried several self-hypnosis CD's, and I like this one best.It is by far the best technical production, possibly because Mr. Harrold has a background in the music business.Furthermore, he is so likeable.I cannot suppress a smile each time he says, "So, ready now..."I'm also fond of "On no account should you listen whilst driving."Seriously, he takes me into trance very slowly and carefully, with lots of reinforcements.Worth every penny, because I have lost a good deal of weight and this CD has helped me.

Listen and lose weight
Have been using for about two weeks.You have be to open to relaxation and willing to accept suggestion.I chose to customize the program for me, by loading the cd to an mp3 file, then using an audio program to take segments of the audio out.What I ended up with was a custom audio file that I was then able to run in an endless loop.I did not want it waking me at the end of every 30 minute session.I have two programs from Glenn Harold that I run end to end, then loaded it to an mp3 player and set it to repeat so that as long as I wanted I could use the program... namely at night while sleeping.Normally as one sleeps there are periods of twilight sleep where we are most suggestable.This is how I use it.You are never in a deep trance, and when awake are totally aware of your surounding.When the alarm goes off in the a.m. I wake normally.As far as the program itself goes, it is good.You get used to the british accent after a while, but is a little distracting in the beginning.Have been using my adjust program for two weeks and have lost ten pounds, without exercise or doing anything artificial.I find that I tend to eat a little less and get full faster.Seems I lose patience sitting at the table too long, especialy if there is a lot of food.I wanted to see if the self hypnosis worked on its own merit before adding in an exercise program.My goal is to lose 1 pound a week.I have a lot to lose, but have not been sucessful in the long term with other programs I have tried.Every expert I talked toindicates that the bottom line is that it is all in the head.So, what better way to adjust than to change how I think about food and how I eat.So far so good. ... Read more

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The deer on the cover of this audio CD represents what this hypnotic audio product can do for you. [Deer: A gentle and adaptable animal. The embodiment of serenity.] This Audio CD contains 2 programs. Program 1:Hypnosis for Overcoming Anger. Anger can become a thing of the past. Verbal step-by-step instructions gently guide the listener into a hypnotic trance state. Positive suggestions are then given to the subconscious mind to help calm the emotions so that life situations may be handled calmly, coolly and sensibly. Program 2:Relax and Release Anger. Step-by-step instructions guide the listener into a deeply relaxed trance state. Deep relaxation is extremely beneficial to mind, body and spirit. Program 2 enhances the effects of program 1. Program 1 and program 2 may be used independently of each other. An enclosed booklet describes what hypnosis is and how best to use this CD to achieve the greatest results. Effects will vary from person to person ... Read more

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High Quality Effective Hypnosis CD
Having been through hypnosis training myself I found this to be an effective approach. I feel Janet did a great job with this CD.

Hypnosis for Overcoming Anger
I purchased this CD, spur of the moment and am so glad I did.My issues are not particularly outright anger but more daily frustration and impatience.Right away, I noticed a marked difference in my feelings, feeling more calm and relaxed with each use.I especially enjoyed learning the touchstone Ms. Decker teaches to use anytime you need to, to feel calm, relaxed, centered, which I use often, especially driving.I went on to buy several more of her CD's and have benefitted from each one.I have listened to other hypnosis CD's and this for me is the best so far.If you are at all interested in hypnosis or just relaxation and rejuvenation I highly recommend any or all of Ms. Decker's CDs.

YOU LIVE IN ANGER, YOU LIVE IN MISERY
Janet Decker has a caring voice and firm approach, telling it like it is. Most anger management classes are for men, so I tried this tape instead. I listened to it continually, sometimes as as background noise when working. It really has helped. I remember her admonitions, especially the , " you live in anger, you live in misery", sstatement and it all rings true. I have all of her tapes and I think her work is excellent.

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Ms Decker's voice is very calming.The hypnosis suggestions are practical and direct.The customer service offered at this company is fantastic.It is truly satisfaction guaranteed! Without a doubt, I will purchase Ms Decker's products again in the future.

Two Thumbs Up!!
I work in a small office, and let's just say that my boss is never going to win "Mr. Congeniality"!!Although he is quick to criticize, I rarely receive credit for my work.I am forced to nod and grin like an idiot while he babbles on incessantly about nothing.I know that sounds like a receipe for happiness, but I believe I had some unresolved anger, frustration and resentment.I cannot afford therapy (as I am also blessed with crappy insurance).So after having incredible success with some of Ms. Decker's other hypnosis discs, I gave this one a try.Once again, the results have surpassed my expectations, and it is not an exageration to say that this CD has saved my job (and possibly my life since my surpressed anger used to manifest itself as road rage)!!
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Train Your Brain to Stop Overeating does exactly what it reads. One of the World's foremost experts on mind/body fitness, Damien Young helps to train your brain to eliminate the urges and desires to eat when not hungry and to stop when full. By training your subconscious mind to eliminate these urges, you'll begin to notice your overeating fade away. Overeating, or emotional eating is the biggest cause of weight gain. By training your brain to stop overeating, you'll notice weight loss that is immediate, and life-long. There is one audio cd containing 2 separate tracks. Track one is designed to give you the reasons behind overeating as well as some simple solutions you can consciously take starting right away. Track two helps to put you into a very relaxed state, utilizing hypnosis to embed the information in track one deep into your subconscious mind. Once there, you can expect immediate, instant actions to stop overeating without you having to think about doing so. This product is extremely effective, enlightening, and is helping thousands of people lose weight in the most efficient manner possible. ... Read more

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Short, but highly effective!
Since I bought this cd I became so motivated to lose weight. I've tried and failed dieting and exercise hundreds of times throughout my lifetime. I figured I'd give hypnosis a chance. Since this cd was so inexpensive I figured it couldn't hurt.
I began listening to the cd and within the first 24 hours noticed that I wasn't hungry as much. I also noticed that I always left food on my plate. And believe me, I've NEVER done that before.
I was so impressed that I bought the authors other more intensive program, a 7 cd set and have begun listening to that as well. I'd give this five stars for its effectiveness and the short span of time you have to listen to it. Only 16 minutes for its hypnosis section.

Great new product. Really works!
Ok. I've used this Author's other product, the Instinctive Weight Loss System for almost a year now. I can't say enough about it. It saved my life and marriage. Down 85lbs and feeling great.
I bought this solely because Damien made it and I have to say I was pleasantly pleased. I thought since it was so short (48 mins) compared to his other system (7.5hours) it wouldn't have a great effect. But I was wrong.

Within the first couple days, I felt a difference in the amount of food I was eating and wasn't even noticing it until later in the day. I also noticed that I was putting smaller portions on my plate.

I have to say I give this a 2 thumbs up. For me, his other product was a life changer. But I also had many issues to deal with regarding my weight.
This is perfect for someone who needs to lose weight and doesn't have major issues with food.
Can't wait for another product Damien produces. Thanks for reading. ... Read more