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Self-Hypnosis for Lucid Dreaming
You've been in a state of hypnosis thousands of times.
~Rhonda Kopy
Self-hypnosis is another great tool for lucid dreaming. Like meditation, it draws on the same relaxation response that helps you relax your body, reduce stress hormones, and focus your mind on positive thoughts.
However, to hypnotize yourself is different from meditation because it uses direct auto-suggestion to inspire greater belief and confidence. This is when you plant positive, logical statements in your subconscious mind. 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.
Scroll down to read 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 other parts of 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 the same. Since you are the guiding voice, you must prepare your lucid dreaming auto-suggestion script in advance.
Then you can enter a deep, relaxing trance, causing the release of endorphins (the natural happy chemicals) and plant any number of powerful auto-suggestions.
How To Hypnotize Yourself
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.
Allow your eyes to close naturally. Take a few deep breaths, releasing any tension and anxiety as you do. Observe the thoughts that enter your mind and gently release them without any interaction.
Focus on releasing 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.
Take deep breaths, but keep your breathing calm and slow. Visualize yourself at the top of a staircase - this represents your consciousness. As you descend each stair at a time, you drift deeper and deeper into a soothing, relaxing trance state. Count the steps if you like, starting from 10. Also try rolling your eyes gently back into your head.
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 achieve anything I want"
- "I am healthy and energetic"
Repeat your chosen affirmations as many times as you like, then prepare to awaken from the 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 few more deep breaths when you reach the top, and give yourself a moment to adjust. Open your eyes when you are ready.
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The Power of Self-Hypnosis
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.
I hope you find self-hypnosis useful - 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!
Lucid Dreaming Techniques
Keeping a Dream Journal
Reality Checks
Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams - MILD
Wake Initiated Lucid Dreams - WILD
Cycle Adjustment Technique - CAT
Meditation
Self-Hypnosis
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