Is hypnosis relaxation? Newcomers to hypnosis often ask me. This question demonstrates that most people have a problem differentiating between hypnosis and relaxation. No, hypnosis is not relaxation. And relaxation is not hypnosis.
Hypnosis
As a hypnotist, I am amazed how many people still believe that hypnosis is the same thing as relaxation. Is it possible for you to be relaxed when you are hypnotized? Yes, relaxation is one of the mental and emotional benefits of hypnosis.
Relaxation
But, wait a minute! Is it necessary for you to feel relaxed during a hypnosis session? No, relaxation is not always necessary or required when you are being hypnotized. The really cool thing is that most subjects that I have hypnotized love the feeling of relaxation.