The Induction

The induction is the beginning of a hypnosis session--that which puts you into a state of hypnosis. There are no set rules as to what an induction can be. In self hypnosis, you will probably use a relaxation technique or focus on your breathing. The induction can be instantaneous or take two or three minutes. An induction can be a shout, or the gentler techniques found in Ericksonian hypnosis.