On one of the hypnosis discussion lists I belong to, someone recently posted a query as to what folks views about past life regression hypnosis are. As you know this has been something that’s been discussed quite a bit on various forums of late and I’ve been posting my views here as well. Of course,…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
automatisms and ideomotor effect, Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Automatic Drawing for Self-Discovery . . .
. . . automatic drawing . . .
. . . . . . Mosquito
by Brian David Phillips •
I was teaching a hypnosis workshop (on using programmed ideomotor effect in trance sessions) and as a quickie demonstration in ideomotor effect as automatic drawing, I put pen to paper to create this piece. The title, Mosquito, was written via automatic writing. See my small gallery of automatic drawing images here and read the other…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest, Metaphysical Hypnosis
Recorded Past Lives . . .
. . . recoded lives
by Brian David Phillips •
On the HypnoMasterMind yahoogroup of late there has been a bit of discussion on pastlife regressions – not unlike the Hypnosis Technique Exchange (such discussions often come in cycles). Along with the usual caveats, there was an intriguing question posed by someone curious about his “past lives” asking whether or not pastlife regression can be…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Vulcan Hypnosis, the real techniques . . .
. . . of mind melds and nerve pinches
by Brian David Phillips •
Some nifty mentions of Star Trek (which I love, and a buddy of mine, Kevin Dilmore is both a Star Trek novelist and regular writer for the official magazine, not to mention his other excellent work . . . so go read his stuff) and hypnosis (which I also love so the two are wonderful…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Hypnosis and Breast Enhancement
by Brian David Phillips •
Here it comes, the megapost on hypnosis for breast enhancement. We’ve discussed this subject before . . . here and here but once again it raises it’s head as a member of the Hypnosis Technique Exchange writes that in her opinion any hypnotist who does this sort of work is giving all professional hypnotists a…
Hypnosis Videos, Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
videos videos videos
by Brian David Phillips •
For those with an interest, I posted a video clip as an experiment with the Hypnocast at http://briandavidphillips.libsyn.com to see how it works with folks’ podcatching software or if it might be a good idea for the future. It’s an old clip but if it works out I will see about cutting newer stuff for…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest, Metaphysical Hypnosis
Past Life Regression . . .
. . . suggested lives?
by Brian David Phillips •
More discussion has cropped up on Past Life Regression prompted by my recent post on the subject. At the Hypnosis Technique Exchange some debate has arisen about whether or not past life regression sessions can be considered clean trance experience as so many seem to be suggested experiences, prompted by the hypnotist’s suggestions than actual…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Past Life Regression
by Brian David Phillips •
I received an email asking for information and my take on past life regressions. Since I get this sort of query every once in awhile, I am posting my response here as well . . . "Hi Brian, two people have called and want a past life regression. I’m actually certified in this, but I…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest, Influence, Magic
Dr. Zomb . . .
. . . we will miss you . . .
. . . in memoriam, Ormond McGill, 1913-2005 . . .
. . . Dean of American Hypnotists
by Brian David Phillips •
I am saddened to report that Ormond McGill passed away in his home in the US, on Wednesday, October 19, 2005. He has been affectionately known as the "Dean of American Hypnotists" for a number of years due to the high respect that so many people pay him. He’s been around for a very long…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest, Tarot
Death Rides Again . . .
. . . removing cards from Tarot readings
by Brian David Phillips •
In one of the email discussion lists I belong to on Tarot, there is talk of late about the Death card and whether or not one should remove it from the deck for readings with folks who might not be comfortable with it or when you want to ensure you have a positive reading. For…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Double Binds . . .
. . . waking suggestion and social influence
by Brian David Phillips •
Been a bit of talk on the Hypnosis Technique Exchange of late on the power of linguistic double binds, induction conundrums, and waking suggestion. While they are not waking hypnosis, per se, Double Binds are still very powerful influence sets that create a context for near automatic compliance to the underlying presuppositions, the suggestions beneath…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Borrowing Triggers . . .
. . . taking advantage of pre-established post-hypnotic suggestions
by Brian David Phillips •
At the Hypnosis Technique Exchange, the question of borrowing or taking advantage of pre-established post-hypnotic trigger suggestions has come up. A member of the group has asked for the group’s opinion regarding "borrowing triggers" with a hypothetical bent but using my Deep Relaxation Trigger Response Conditioning (DRTRC) set’s triggers as an example . . .…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Hypnosis and Compulsion and Consent
by Brian David Phillips •
Here we go . . . real questions to illustrate a point: A: Can you hypnotize me to do something against my morals? Something I would never do without hypnosis. You know, like command me to do something that I just would not do otherwise? B: It depends. A: On what? B: Do you want…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
HypnoDocumentary . . . online video
by Brian David Phillips •
An online video of an Australian documentary on hypnosis. Some very good points and a few misconceptions and myths being pushed as well so view with a critical mind. The phobia stuff is a little old fashioned (gradual desensitization therapy is so ’80s when there are much more powerful hypnotic processes available today). The bits…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Optical Illusions to Melt Your Mind
by Brian David Phillips •
Whoa . . . here is a very nice series of optical illusions and visual phenomena . . . most kool.
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Eyes Wide Open and . . . Sleep!
. . . How to Do Walking Somnambulism
by Brian David Phillips •
At the Hypnosis Technique Exchange, Wilma Keppel posts about her process on How to do Walking Somnambulism . . . that is, full on eyes wide open deep trance effects. You know . . . breathe in, breathe out, sleep and eyes wide open walkin’ around deeply hypnotized but completely awake. This is actually fairly…
Experiential Trance, Hyperempiria, Hyperacuity, and Suggested Amplified Sensory Association, Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest, Intuitionist: Psychic Intuitionism, Metaphysical Hypnosis, Tarot, Waking Dreams
Tarot and Hypnosis
by Brian David Phillips •
A post on my free MP3 download of the Through the Gate into Tarot process, the first episode of my hypnocast, came up that the response to which is worth sharing for folks who have the same sort of questions. Brian David Phillips writes: There is a tarot process for meditation posted in mp3 format…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Trouble with Instant Hypnosis Inductions
by Brian David Phillips •
A woman on one of the many hypnosis email lists I belong to recently posted a query regarding instant hypnosis inductions. This piece has both my responses to her and comments regarding my hunches or thoughts regarding the situation in general. She starts by letting us know that she has recently watched Gerald Kein’s "instant…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
hypnosis and the next level of your game . . .
. . . sports hypnosis
by Brian David Phillips •
The guys at Saddo Boxing have discovered hypnosis and the next level of your gamet. While I strongly support the idea of using hypnosis to improve sports performance (a rather large number of Olympic caliber athletes use hypnosis just for that), you can find resources on guided imagery as well. Either way . . .…
Hypnosis Videos, Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Meditation . . . one way to do it . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
A beautiful woman demonstrates one technique for meditation . . . pretty landscape, natural setting, beautiful flowers, buddha statue, serene environment, trance inducing music, and special imagery that flows forth at the end . . . special meditation video . . . not really my style of focused trance but I have definately seen that…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Thumbsucker . . . hypnosis scene
by Brian David Phillips •
Synchronicity . . . I just recorded the new variation of my shapeshifter animal spirit guide piece for an upcoming hypnocast when I saw the hypnosis clip from the film Thumbsucker: Justin Cobb is 17, but he still sucks his thumb. Hypnotherapy administered by his orthodontist cures him of this behavior, but it just uncovers…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Repressing Data from Memory . . .
. . . he doesn’t want to worry . . .
. . . better options are available . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
A visitor to Life of Brian is a bit on the worried side about a piece of news he learned some time ago about how men tend to die in accidents and by other causes to a much higher degree than women. This seems to really bother him as it makes women seem invulnerable and…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Mind Tricks in the Family . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
I began teaching my SET course in Experiential Hypnosis last night. I started out with a review of some basics so we’re all comfortable with one another and are on the same page when we start moving into the more advanced and potentially extremely fun stuff. Part of my set was to review some of…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
men do have trouble hearing women . . .
. . . neurological excuse for pretending not to hear
by Brian David Phillips •
So, when my wife asks me if I heard what she just said . . . particularly when it has something to do with doing this or that chore or cleaning up my den . . . I now have an excuse to pretend, er, for not hearing her . . . Men do have…
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
John Lennon . . . hypnotic affects
Did Yoko Ono Hypnotize John into Leaving May Pang?
Tangled Webs and Love and Rivalry
by Brian David Phillips •
Folks who know me well . . . especially those who grew up with me . . . know that I am a John Lennon fan . . . big time. I loved his music and I remember what it felt like when he the news of his death hit. Big time. Unlike many of…
