• Learn the 7th Path Self-Hypnosis® system
• Practise self-hypnosis using a Mind-Body-Spirit approach
• Enter self-hypnosis in around 60 seconds
• How to remove old mind games and habits that have been blocking you
• How to compose empowering suggestions for you
• Receive a 7th Path™ booklet
• Invitation to become a member of the 7th Path Self-Hypnosis® Practitioners’ Online Community

People who use self hypnosis do so to help themselves make changes in their life. It can be quite empowering to have a practice that can help make changes to areas of your life such as quitting smoking, losing weight, reducing stress, boosting confidence, releasing stresses and worry, improving memory retention and recollection, aiding study and exam abilities, improving motivation, aiding a better night’s sleep and a whole lot more.

Like any practice, it is important that you commit to using it regularly. By doing so 7 Path self hypnosis will be the for you just when you need it most and in everyday situations.



7 Path Self Hypnosis – How to Learn it

Any 7 Path hypnotherapist should be able to offer sessions to teach you this unique form of self hypnosis. However you can also acquire a 7 Path self hypnosis workshop recording.

Here is the link 7 Path Self Hypnosis Course

The word “hypnosis” is derived from the greek work for sleep which is “hypnos” and yet hypnosis is not sleep. When the phenomenon of hypnosis was studied, because people who experienced  guided hypnosis looked like they were asleep, the word hypnosis was coined. However later on it was acknowledged hypnosis is not sleep.

So what is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is akin to being in a trance. It is not the same as being asleep bit it also no the same as normal alertness. Often the person in guided hypnosis or self hypnosis has their eyes closed however you do not need to have your eyes closed to experience being in trance or hypnosis.

What is hypnosis like?

You will have experienced the state of hypnosis before but until now may not know that you were in hypnosis. For example, when you are tucked up in bed and just before you go to sleep, this is called the hypnogogic state. You are not quite asleep and not fully awake but are halfway between the two. This is a naturally occurring state of hypnosis.

Another example of being in hypnosis is first thing in the morning. This is that time between being fully awake and just coming out of a deep sleep. This is called the hypnopompic state.

Does this mean hypnosis occurs naturally?

Yes, we can experience hypnosis every day of our lives. Do you remember being at school or college and your mind wandered away from the what your tutor was saying? You were daydreaming and may even have got into trouble for it. Daydreaming is akin to hypnosis.

If you drive a car, and have used a long motorway and have some distance to travel, have you ever experienced your conscious mind coming back from somewhere and refocusing on how far you have travelled? You may even think you have missed the junction you wanted to exit the motorway because of being in hypnosis. You have in facgt been perfectly safe and have experienced something which is called highway hypnosis

When you read a good book, your imagination can get caught up in the story and the time seems to whizz past. This is another example of natrually occurring hypnosis.

Ever been in a conversation  with someone who is just talking at you and you become bored with it? You start to glaze over or have that “far away look” and the other person says “are you listening to me?”. This is another example of naturally occurring hypnosis.

What is self hypnosis then?

This is the deliberate guiding of yourself into a state of hypnosis. During this time you can be fully aware of your surroundings and at other times you can enjoy profound sense of relaxation. It’s a great way to destress and feel calmer.

Self Hypnosis – Does it really work?

This questioning of self hypnosis is very popular and of course natural to ask for the beginner. The answer can vary from person to person of course because what is brilliant for one person, may not be so effective for someone else.

Self Hypnosis Cds or Mp3s

Many people listen to self hypnosis mp3s or cds and some people practise self hypnosis. There is no doubt that self hypnosis can help people to relax and de-stress. This has been acknowledged by the BMA (British Medical Association) in 1958.

It is probably better to change the question “does self hypnosis work?” to something more specific to measure it against. Clearly self hypnosis has been acknowledged by the medical profession for aiding relaxation but what else can it help with?

IBS and Hypnosis

In the UK Professor Whorwell teaches his IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) patients self hypnosis to help them manage the symptoms of IBS. He has been doing this for a number of years and his patient’s feedback agree that self-hypnosis helps.

Labour Pains and Hypnosis

In Lancashire, the local NHS Trust is trialling the use of self-hypnosis with pregnant women. It’s aim is to see if self-hypnosis will help reduce the pain of labour.

Dentistry and Hypnosis

In recent years a Scottish dentist taught one of his patients self hypnosis. The patient underwent tooth removal and replacement without any anesthetic being used. She was aware of the procedure occuring but at not time did she complain about any pain from the procedure.

Pain and Self Hypnosis

FMS – Fibromyalgia sufferers were taught self hypnosis as part of a research programme that was report in the European Journal of Pain. The results showed that the use of hypnosis seemed to reduce the intensity of pain.

There are many other examples and research papers that document the use of self hypnosis to help with specific issues.

You will also find many hypnosis products in the form of hypnosis cds and mp3s that focus on a specific issue such as public speaking, self confidence, nail-biting, stress, anxiety and more. These hypnosis products help to bring about a state of hypnosis whilst at the same time give positive suggestions for changing thoughts, perceptions or behaviours that have been problematic up until now.

For anyone wishing to make a change in their life, obtaining a recording or learning how to use self hypnosis may provide the help required.

As you may have discovered learning self hypnosis can be a skill for life. It’s amazing how much you can gain through this easy practice. Even the feelings of relaxation and calmness can be benefit enough for most people.

If you practise self hypnosis and want to make the most of your time, here are some tips to help you:-

1) Practice Makes Perfect

Like any life skill, your ability will increase and improve the more you practice. Don’t expect to get it right the first time but know that self hypnosis is easy to learn and you will become better at it.

2) Be Patient

Relaxation is not about rushing to do anything. Just take your time and before you know it you will have reached a nice calm and relaxed state.

3) Regular Practice

If you practise self hypnosis sporradically you will not enjoy as good a results as if you do it regularly.

4) The Right environment

People practice self hypnosis in many places including trains, tubes, buses and in the office. However to start off with it can be a good idea to practise self hypnosis in the comfort and safety of your home.

5) Set the scene

Although you can enjoy self hypnosis in any environment, you can help yourself to reach deeper levels of relaxation by setting the scene. This means making sure no one will disturb and that telephone’s are switched to silent and any other potential disruptions are managed.

6) Settle yourself

Find a comfortable position and make sure you are warm enough. The more comfortable you are, the more relaxation you will enjoy.

7) Accept whatever you get

Some self  hypnosis sessions will seem very deep and relaxed and other ones will seem light and shallow. This is fine, just accept it.

8) Busy Mind- Still Mind

Sometimes your mind will seem tranquil and it will wander off and daydream. Another time you may have a persistent thought or idea. These are normal experiences and it is best to treat them so.

9) Set A Time Limit

It can be helpful to have in mind a duration for your self hypnosis. This means you are more likely to emerge from hypnosis and then get on with what you need to do next. When you don’t have a set duration in mind you may drift into sleep which is okay as long as you hadn’t planned to do something after your self hypnosis

10) Vary Self Hypnosis Durations

Whilst it is a good idea to make a habit of the duration of your self hypnosis particularly when you are a beginner, you can also decide to have shorter times and longer times according to your needs and circumstances.

You can learn self hypnosis via a book, recording (tape, cds, mp3 downloads) online and and distance learning or attending a self hypnosis course run by hypnosis schools or workshops offered by hypnotherapists.

Self hypnosis is a wonderful state of mind to enjoy. It’s a great way of destressing the days events and feeling more relaxed and in control. The world can seem like a lot easier place to cope with when you feel calm and relaxed