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Sleep Hypnosis and Meditation

In the next three videos in our Sleep Series, Michelle talks about hypnosis and how it can aid quality rest and sleep. Many of us are not familiar with hypnosis and have just seen it used for entertainment purposes. It is in fact a powerful tool we can learn to understand and use ourselves to enhance our many areas of our lives. Michelle explains what hypnosis is and demonstrates some techniques we can all practice and use to help us calm and relax both mind and body and prepare us for a glorious night’s sleep.

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did you know?

… we are in a state of hypnosis when we are;

✓ Driving a car
✓ Reading a book
✓ Looking at our phone

Understanding Hypnosis

  • We spend 90 % of our day in a state of hypnosis
  • Hypnosis is a gate way to our sub-conscious mind
  • Theta brain waves are activated when we are in a state of hypnosis
  • Theta is important for processing information and making memories, when we are in theta brainwave state, we can create positive change
  • Stress, some medication and lack of quality sleep may disrupt our natural cycle of theta brainwaves
  • The sub-conscious mind does not understand the difference between
    reality and thought.
  • If you can imagine it, you can create it so imagine drifting off to sleep is often a good way to fall asleep.

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did you know?

… we are in a state of hypnosis when we are;

✓ Watching the TV
✓ Brushing our teeth
✓ Making a cup of tea

HOW to connect with hypnosis

  • Focus on breathing and on words with the sound ‘L’ such as Relax, Calm, Tranquil, Peaceful
  • When the tongue touches the roof of the mouth it sends messages to the brain and stimulates it to go into a state of hypnosis
  • Listening to gentle calming music can also take us on a hypnotic journey
  • The sub-conscious mind loves habit so with repeated practice you will find it easier to connect
  • If we practice giving our sub-conscious an intention, we can create new habits

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did you know?

… we are in a state of hypnosis when we are;

✓ Taking a shower
✓ Doing the shopping
✓ Writing a greetings card

a self hypnosis process

Now we have a little understanding about the sub-conscious mind we can learn a quick and easy way to do self- hypnosis to help us relax and sleep more restfully. Remember your sub-conscious wants the best for you and believes what you tell it.

  • Find a safe, comfortable space
  • Set the intention – ‘I have the intention to go into hypnosis. I am in a safe and comfortable place’
  • Use the ‘L’ word; Relax, Relax, Relax, Lax
  • Focus on breathing and enjoy being in a relaxed state
  • You can use an affirmation ‘I now allow myself to relax into a wonderful deep sleep’
  • Practice, practice, practice