Meditation guide / Hypnosis?

Question

Hi,

my question is about an Audio track - meditation guide/ hypnosis.

How do I know if a relaxation audio is a hypnosis thing?

I listened to it last night and felt great relaxation.

I felt great at the time but now I'm a bit freaked out that I may have been hypnotised?

If I was, is it detrimental to me? WHat are the dangers with hypnosis?

How do I know if it was just a meditation?

Is this kind of thing safe?

Answer 1

there are really no dangers of hypnosis, except of you jump out of it too quickly or were disturbed, you might just feel frazzled. its very safe and great to do.

Answer 2

No one can be hypnotized against their will, conscious or unconscious.   That being said, guided meditation is very similar to hypnosis, with the difference being a command to stop or start a behavior is given by the hypnotist to the patient, such as a trigger sound to stop the urge to smoke.  Guided meditation is a person's voice or music designed to lead you on specific thought patterns towards better mental/emotional/spiritual health.  It is often compared to guided prayer.  There are no dangers with either meditation or hypnosis.  Yes, it is safe and beneficial.  In my state, hypnosis is regulated by the state, being used only by those with a master's degree in psychology in their practice.  It can also be used for "entertainment purposes only", but again, the hypnotist MUST have a Master's degree and be licensed by the state.  People practicing guided meditation are not regulated and can charge for their services under the heading of "spiritual counselling".

Answer 3

Your subconscious mind won't accept something that doesn't resonate with you or will harm you.  A hypnotist can't make you do things against your will.

During hypnosis, like meditation, your brain lowers to Theta brain waves.  This is the same level that occurs right before you fall asleep.  

Your subconscious mind is free from the interference of the conscious mind.  You're able to change limiting beliefs here, but  you can still go back to past behaviors even after a hypnosis session.

For example, a hypnotist can work to rid you of the habit of smoking. You still have free will and can consciously choose to begin smoking again. What the hypnotist did is give you the tools to keep from smoking.  It is certainly possible to do.