Hypnosis and Meditation ...
Are They The Same?

Meditation and hypnosis share the distinction of having no universally accepted definition. However there are some general schools of thought on each one.

Here is where they are similar…

Hypnosis and meditation are both great tools for self-improvement.  And while many people who experience meditation before hypnosis are surprised at how similar they are.  They share almost identical techniques such as an instructive breathing component and another where the person uses visualization as well.   You also cannot be forced into either states, and they can either be led by a therapist, or by yourself, via self-hypnosis, and self-meditation.

Hypnosis aims to guide the subject into a state that is known as a hypnotic trance, which is essentially the same as a meditative state. It then uses language, metaphors and visualization to communicate with the subconscious mind in order to convince it to change.

Meditation is commonly described as the absence of all thought. Practitioners aim to have a still mind, free from conscious chatter. If any conscious thoughts in words enter your mind during meditation, you must find a way of getting rid of them. Often repeating mantras or focusing on something such as the breathing or an object can help with this.

Another similarity is the use of “progressive relaxation,” where the subject focuses on one part of the body and imagines it relaxing before moving on to the next body part.  Creative visualization such as imagining yourself strolling past a quiet lake can also be part of either an hypnosis session, or a meditation.

Do Hypnosis and Meditation Differ? 

Yes. 

Living up to other people’s expectations or even our own expectations causes stress which in turn can bring on symptoms like irritability, high blood pressure, trouble concentrating, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite. Meditation can help free your mind of all these negative thoughts and feelings and allow you experience an inner peace.

Hypnotherapy is usually aimed at a more specific therapeutic outcome, like weight loss, removing a phobia, or finally helping you to quit smoking.   At the beginning of a hypnotherapy session, the hypnotherapist may employ some meditation-like techniques in order to quiet the conscious part of the mind. Once the chattering conscious mind is still, the hypnotist can offer the subconscious part of the mind pre-agreed therapeutic suggestions.

Everyone should try hypnosis at least once.  They are harmless and pain-free, and  just may open up a whole new world of possibilities, allowing you to enjoy life to the fullest, and achieve spiritual well-being and personal growth.

Contact Dr. Robert about using hypnosis to help you accomplish what you desire ..

Robert Galarowicz ND
Hypnosis/Meditation Expert
New Jersey New York
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Hypnosis and Meditation ...
Are They The Same?