What’s Hypnosis? (Part 1)

Yeah, what is hypnosis, anyway? Over the years, so many beginners have asked me the same question over and over again. Before answering that question, let’s look at how our friends at Wikipedia defined hypnosis on their website.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention. The selective attention, selective inattention hypothesis. Reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestions.

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Definition

Looking at the definition of hypnosis above by our friends, does it make any sense to you? You are welcome to the first confusion of hypnosis part one. What is hypnosis? In part two, we will ask the same question and look at another definition of hypnosis.