There are several ways of producing the trance state, directly and/or indirectly! While some clinicians prefer the use of medications, the basic elements of trance induction usually include the following:
- Establishing
an Emotional Relationship between
the hypnotist and subject.
- Limitation
of Sensory intake and Motor output.
- Fixation
of Attention. &
- Repetition
of Monotonous Stimulation!
- Establishing an Emotional Relationship
between the Hypnotist and Subject.
The ability to experience Hypnosis is a relatively enduring attribute of persons, which has a near-normal distribution within our society. Consequently, all but a very few persons are capable of experiencing at least some of the effects of Hypnosis when it is carried our in a facilitating manner.
Among the several factors that are important in this respect are the level of trust placed in the Hypnotist by the subject; the subject's motivation to cooperate; and the kind of preconceptions the subject has concerning the nature of Hypnosis and its effects. Thus, the induction of Hypnosis actually begins with the Hypnotist's efforts to establish rapport, while attempting to maximize the subject's expectations to respond and to allay any apprehension about the procedure to follow. 
Establishing an emotional relationship with the subject can be done in a variety of ways. It is always good to set the subject at ease by having a comfortable chair or couch for him to sit on. This should be in a room that is quiet except for the small 'wind-up' clock on your desk
, and free from any out side noises or visual distractions. The lighting should be subdued, but not too dark, so as not to invite sleep. And make sure the room temperature is at a comfortable setting.
Once the subject is sitting comfortably, a brief discussion about Hypnosis is in order. Try to determine what the subject already knows about Hypnosis, and if he has had any prior experiences with Hypnotic inductions, (good and/or bad). Also a brief explanation of what not to expect or to be worried about while in a trance would be in order.
(See 
Mïsconceptiöns )
Finally (and not necessarily in this order), ask the subject if he would like to use your rest room facilities prior to the session, so as not to disrupt the session in mid-progress. (Any bodily needs should be cared for on your own part as well before the session!)
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Once the Hypnotist is satisfied that he has established a good pre-Hypnotic rapport, and has made the subject comfortable in a chair or on a couch, he then proceeds with sensory limitation.
- Limitation of Sensory Intake and Motor Output.
The first step in the induction of Trance Phenomena is to take the bothersomness of the external environment out of your conscious mind. You must learn to become unconcerned about the distractions around you. All of those sights and sounds, odors, flavors, and touches. 
To understand this you must realize that one of the jobs of your five senses is to keep you from getting hurt. They are your look-out guards, always alert and ready to warn you of any kind of danger.
The five senses do this by registering any such stimulus into your conscious mind through the use of Anxiety. Anxiety generated by any of your senses, receives the immediate awareness of your conscious mind. When this stimulus is not threatening, however, it continues to be a source of distraction for your conscious mind.
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At the onset, Trance induction usually begins by instructing the subject to concentrate all of his attention on the voice of the hypnotist. The subject is encouraged to ignore all of the minor distractions of his five senses, and to allow himself to become more interested in what the hypnotist is saying. This is maintained while the hypnotist utilizes some technique of ocular fixation, accompanied in the Sleeping Method for example, by the suggestions of drowsiness, relaxation and bodily heaviness.
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- Repetition of Monotonous Stimulation.
At this point, the small clock on your desk should be the only source of sound in the room other than your own voice. Some mention should be made of the fact that the ticking of the clock seems to be getting louder. Point out to the subject that the louder the ticking becomes, the more relaxed he becomes.
Once you are sure the subject is in a deeply relaxed state, you may continue on to the production of muscular phenomena. One of the best places to begin is with heaviness of an extremity, such as an arm. The subject is told that his arm will become progressively heavy.
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BEFORE the actual trance is attempted, a number of maneuvers are often employed, to serve as an introduction. These maneuvers are called tests of
Suggestibility, but they most probably represent the same phenomena induced by the method of Waking Hypnosis!
(See
Suggestibility )
The Induction of Hypnosis is produced in one of several ways:
- «Auto or Self-Hypnösis;»
- «Hypñoidization;»
- «The Slèéping Method;»
- «Wakïng Hypnösis;»
- «Ñarco Hypnösis;»
- «Trance Dance Hypnösis»
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