Hyp--Pre show.jpgWORDS. The study of hypnosis and suggestion is really truly the study of words. The use of our own vocabulary can be the most powerful thing that we do with ourselves in order to motivate or create the life we want or desire.  During a stage hypnosis event, the hypnotist can tell a hypnotized subject that the chair sitting in front of him or her weighs 500 pounds and it is impossible to lift.   The hypnotized subject looks at the chair and then bends down to lift the chair with all their might, but he or she finds that it is impossible to do so.  The hypnotized subject on stage will grimace and try so, so very hard to lift the chair while almost breaking out into a sweat, but they are unable to lift the chair simply off of the command that the hypnotist gave the subject.  The audience will then stare with amazement as they are truly surprised by the inability of the person on stage.  The command from the hypnotist completely stops the ability of the subject to perform the event simply based on giving the command with the word try.  Hypnosis is a truly focused state.  While the suggestions are given to the hypnotized people, the attention of the subjects is on the voice and suggestions of the hypnotist.  The subject is not paying attention to the audience or noticing the fan in the background.  The subject is simply focused on the the suggestions and the wording of the hypnotist.  The power of the mind is truly evident here.  The focus is simply on the suggestion of the word try and the command around trying to lift the chair.  

As fast as the command was given in hypnosis, it can also be changed or taken away.  The hypnotist can give the positive command of “lift the chair,” and the subject will successfully lift the chair.