{"id":17464,"date":"2022-10-01T10:11:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T02:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=17464"},"modified":"2025-01-28T19:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:22:13","slug":"hypnotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/hypnotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypnotherapy: Your guide to how it can transform the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hypnosis, as an altered state of consciousness, has been known by our ancestors for ages. And hypnotherapy<\/strong> has been used for over a century to treat various medical conditions. Yet the mysticism surrounding hypnosis and hypnotherapy continues to baffle the minds of people all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it real? And how effective is hypnotherapy in treating health conditions and improving your overall well-being?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing is, the “hypnotherapy” definition lies in its compelling purpose. And that’s to heal our minds, bodies, and ultimately, our world, using a powerful state of hypnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is hypnotherapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that utilizes hypnosis to treat specific symptoms and health conditions. It\u2019s also a personal growth<\/a> tool to alter your perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypnosis comes from the Greek word \u201chypnos,\u201d meaning \u201csleep.\u201d But unlike sleep, which lacks full awareness, you are fully aware of what\u2019s going on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul McKenna,<\/strong> behavioral scientist and trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Everyday Bliss<\/em> Quest, explains that hypnosis is a scientific set of techniques used by doctors, psychologists, and hypnotherapists<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This form of therapy is often paired with other psychological treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to create a positive change in an individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more: But really, is hypnosis real? Hypnotist Paul McKenna explains<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is hypnotherapy used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown hypnotherapy is substantially effective in helping with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n