HYPNOSIS  USUALLY  OCCURS
within a calm, relaxed atmosphere, inviting its subject to relinquish normal reality-oriented activities, as well as responsibility for behaviors manifested during Hypnosis.
      The Hypnotic Trance has been described as a state of highly focused attention cathexis!   It has been mentioned earlier that spontaneous Trances may occur continually while one is engaged in a relaxed conversation, while reading, and even in overly stimulated circumstances such as in rock concerts or in the heat of competition.   One may be anxious, in suspense, and remain focused as if glued to their seat while in a theater in the middle of an exciting movie.

   Thus actual physical relaxation is not a necessary prerequisite for Hypnotic Trance to occur.

(See Hypñosis in Çontext)

Relaxation

      is most often thought of as a period of inactivity.   In the context of Hypnosis and particularly Self-Hypnosis however, it is a period of rejuvenation not just for the body, but for rejuvenation of the mind as well.
      We should all be acutely aware of the fact that there is a powerful relationship between the mind and body.   Brain activities are concomitant with muscular activities.    When the mind is worried and anxious, the muscles of the body are tense.
      Relaxation as a part of the Hypnotic process is especially useful in the treatment of anxiety and stress-related disorders, as well as alleviating the stress associated with many major life changes.

      The section entitled,

" The Art & Practice of
Self-Hypnosis,"

contains a clear and practical method for the production of a Self-Hypnotic Trance that will provide you with the ability to be relaxed and highly focused anywhere, and at anytime.