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Life is busy, filled with deadlines, com­mitments and must-​​dos.  Even if we thrive on living at such a fast pace of life, the constant state of physical and mental high alert that results can take its toll on our minds and bodies, influ­encing how we feel, what we think and, ulti­mately, how we behave.

Stress, in the form of pressure, can be useful.  It can focus the mind, improve motivation and, ulti­mately, lead to goal attainment.  In this positive light it tends to be referred to as ‘ustress’.  But, excessive pressure over pro­longed periods of time can lead to stress and feelings of distress.

Individual’s body responses to stress/​pressure (the fight and flight response) tend to vary, but typ­ically people are left feeling phys­ically tense, unable to sleep or unwind, out of control, feeling helpless, unable to cope and vul­nerable to ill-​​health.  Often emotions, per­ceptions of self-​​confidence and feelings of self-​​worth are also neg­atively affected, ulti­mately influ­encing choices and behaviour.  Ability to work, rela­tionships and quality of life in general tend to be impaired.

Relaxation is nature’s great restorer.  By simply relaxing, we can go a long way towards coun­ter­acting the negative side effects of our hectic lives.  Whether feeling stressed, under pressure, tense or tired, or simply in need of a bit of luxury, we could all benefit from allowing ourselves to relax more.

Relaxation hypnosis is a fast, effective and enduring way of achieving all the physical, emo­tional and cog­nitive benefits of deep relaxation.

Gen­erally speaking, hypnosis, as used within clinical hyp­no­therapy, involves the induction of a deeply relaxed physical and mental state, a state in which the critical fac­ulties of the mind are tem­porarily sus­pended.   But relaxation hypnosis goes that little bit further.  It focuses exclusively on coun­ter­acting those negative physical, emo­tional and cog­nitive side effects of worry, stress and tension.

Relaxation hypnosis uses positive sug­gestion to pro­gressively relax the physical body, encouraging waves of warm comfort to flow through the body, soothing, smoothing, releasing and relieving tired, tight muscles; relaxing the body from head to toe.

Direct positive sug­gestions guide the body’s internal mech­anisms to effort­lessly slow and regulate breathing and heart rate, to allow stress hormones to subside, body organs to work effectively, and to stimulate the body’s natural immune system.

Visual imagery is a vital part of the relaxation process.  It encourages and deepens relaxation, using the power and cre­ativity of the ima­gination to divert attention away from negative thinking, providing tranquil rest and sanctuary for the mind.

Bene­ficial post-​​hypnotic sug­gestions (con­structive, often thera­peutic sug­gestions given to a person whilst in a state of hypnosis, that are carried out post hypnosis) are also made, for remaining calm, peaceful and relaxed even after the relaxation hypnosis session is over.

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This article was ori­ginally pub­lished on www.HypnotherapyClinic.info by Con­sultant Clinical Hyp­no­therapist & Pys­cho­therapist Noel Bradford

Tags: hypnosis, Relaxation, stress
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