Self Hypnosis for Lucid Dreaming

Self hypnosis is another great tool for lucid dreaming. Like meditation, it draws on the same relaxation response that helps calm your body, reduce stress hormones, and focus your mind on positive thoughts.

However, to hypnotize yourself is different from meditation because it uses auto suggestion to inspire greater belief and confidence. This is when you plant positive, logical statements in your subconscious mind.

"You've been in a state of hypnosis thousands of times"

Rhonda Kopy

Many psychologists will agree that the key to success is positive thinking. You can use self hypnosis to plant the belief that you really can have lucid dreams at will. There is absolutely nothing stopping you.

Read on for a lucid dreaming hypnosis script which you can use as often as you like. You can also create any auto suggestion of your own to improve your life.

What is Self Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is the act of sending your brain into a trance, similar to sleep. It makes you more suggestible than normal. It is not unnatural, evil, or mind control - contrary to many references from the land of fiction.

Hypnosis gets a lot of dubious press. Most people are familiar with stage hypnotists, who often make fun of people in the trance state. They convince their victims to perform embarrassing tricks such as flapping around like a chicken or humping an inanimate object.

In truth, hypnosis has much more productive uses - including therapy and personal development. It gives you the ability to talk to your inner self. So let's dispel a few myths about hypnosis.

You are self aware during hypnosis. The deeper you go, the more you will become immersed in an inner reality. But you are always aware of the hypnotist's voice and instructions and what you do.

You have complete control over yourself during hypnosis. You may be more suggestible but you still decide what you say and do. You can't be convinced to do anything that breaks your moral code.

You can't get stuck in a hypnotic trance. Even if the hypnotist were to keel over midway through a session, you would surface from the trance naturally, just as you wake up after a night's sleep.

Everyone can be hypnotized to some degree. We all enter unconscious hypnotic trances every day, whether we are watching TV, going through our morning routine, or staring out the window. Some of us are just more willing to go under than others.

Self hypnosis is very similar. You become closer to your own inner voice and more suggestible to new ideas. Since you are the guiding voice, you must prepare your lucid dreaming auto suggestion script in advance.

From there, you enter a deep, relaxing trance, causing the release of endorphins (the natural happy chemicals). You can plant any number of powerful auto suggestions to improve your life - in this case, to encourage lucid dreaming.

How To Hypnotize Yourself

#1 - Get Comfy

Find a comfortable place to sit or lie. Don't cross your arms or legs - have an open posture that is easy to stay in for the next 20 minutes. If you have not tried meditation before, try this Guided Meditation CD by Brain Sync to relax deeply and understand what meditation / hypnosis should feel like.

Allow your eyes to close naturally. Take three deep, slow breaths - releasing any tension and anxiety as you do. Observe the thoughts that enter your mind and gently release them without any interaction. Let yourself float.

#2 - Release Tension

Focus on releasing physical tension throughout your body. Starting from your toes, visualize each muscle relaxing and melting into the furniture. It brings a pleasant, warm feeling of relaxation. Systematically release each muscle group, heightening the sense of relaxation every time. Spend extra time on your shoulders and upper back, which tend to hold a lot of tension. Visualizing soothing water or a golden glow may help to free up the muscles.

#3 - Visualize

Visualize yourself at the top of a staircase. This represents your consciousness. As you descend each stair one at a time, drift deeper and deeper into your soothing, relaxing trance state. Count the steps if you like, starting from 10. Try rolling your eyes gently back into your head and keep your body still.

#4 - Place Affirmations

Once you reach the bottom of the staircase, you are ready to begin your auto suggestion script. Softly repeat one or more of the following phrases in your mind (choose whichever feels right for you):

"I can remember my dreams"
"I can have lucid dreams"
"I can become conscious in my dreams"
"I can realize when I am dreaming"
"I can control my dreams"

Of course, you can introduce any type of auto suggestion. Just remember to make every phrase positive and in the present tense:

"I am calm and relaxed"
"I am strong and confident"
"I am in control of my destiny"
"I can have everything I want"
"I am healthy and energetic"

#5 - Wake Up Gently

Repeat your chosen affirmation as many times as you want. Revel in the feeling of deep relaxation. This is also a good time to manifest your desired outcome. Visualize yourself achieving your goal, and how great it feels!

When you're ready, prepare to wake up from your trance. Tell yourself you will count to 10, and with each step you will slowly return to full awareness. Then count upwards as you climb the steps in your mind.

Take a deep breath when you reach the top, then open your eyes. Sit for a moment if you like - and remember to stand up slowly.

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Self Hypnosis and Meditation

Self hypnosis can feel wonderful. Your body releases all the built-up tension and is replenished with endorphins. Your mind will be strengthened by all the positive talk and you will emerge feeling confident and energized.

You can hypnotize yourself at any time of day, even when you are going to sleep. Combine it with your meditation routine, having pictured yourself in your personal paradise and focusing intently on your inner reality.

Take advantage of self hypnosis for lucid dreaming and enhancing other areas of your life. Be creative - your mind has considerable power and with focus you can achieve anything you want. Hypnotize yourself before you sleep at night to see if you can have lucid dreams on demand!

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