Alpha waves of the human brain
The brain generates electrical oscillations of different frequencies and does so constantly and continuously. There are seven main rhythms of the process, different in amplitude, and corresponding to certain modes of human activity. When the oscillation frequency is in the range of 8-13 Hz with an amplitude of 5-100 μV, the trance or alpha state occurs. At this moment, the creative potential of the individual increases, which causes the emergence of additional energy and opportunities.
Alpha waves appear when the body is relaxed but not asleep. Every person enters a trance state at least twice a day: when waking up and before going to bed. Usually consciousness controls the thought process, actions, and filters incoming information. In half-sleep, this mechanism is turned off and the individual gets the opportunity to look at the world around him impartially, find a shortcut to success or see the future.
This state is natural for the body, but in order to learn how to enter it at will, you need to try. A person who has been practicing trance for a long time can enter it in five minutes, but a beginner may not be able to force the brain to produce alpha waves for the first time.
There are quite a few ways to enter a trance, so at the first stage of preparation it is important to choose the most convenient one. Let's look at the simplest and most effective techniques to achieve half-sleep. It is worth considering that self-hypnosis is part of any of these methods.
Immersion in trance occurs quite simply and naturally. At this moment, our physical body enters sleep, but the mind remains awake. At the same time, the level of brain activity decreases and the lower it is, the deeper the level of trance will be. This happens because our normal waking state is characterized by high bioelectrical activity ( beta rhythm ), which decreases when entering a trance.
As you know, the human brain consists of two hemispheres: the rational-logical left and the emotional-intuitive right. Trance unites these two hemispheres, and they begin to work synchronously. In the waking state, the hemispheres are not always capable of such an action. Depending on the amount of time spent in trance, the bioenergetic connection between the hemispheres becomes stronger, and the process of their synchronization proceeds more easily. From a high-quality connection between the hemispheres, the human mind is harmonized, it becomes calm, integral, and strong. In turn, the quality of thinking increases, trance makes it deep, open to creation. You are in an altered state of consciousness, but at the same time you feel increased mental clarity. When the physical body is completely relaxed and the mind is clear, the trance state lasts longer.
When we fall asleep, we all experience this state, although not for long. Many people don’t even notice trance, but everyone knows how pleasant this feeling is. Who doesn't love falling asleep? And who doesn't like to enjoy trance? Trance is a pleasant, blissful state in which there is no tension. This state immerses you in a warm, pleasant bath, a mineral spring.
As you fall asleep, you may notice that you begin to lose awareness in the chaos of your thoughts and impressions. The body becomes heavy and warm, thoughts seem stupid and meaningless. This is the so-called border of sleep , a fall into sleep occurs, and the connection with reality is severed. The feeling of a heavy body is a sure sign of entering a trance. Only physical and mental fatigue gives rise to so-called mental incoherence (if you entered a trance state and passed out).
Your physical body sleeps, and the center of consciousness in the waking state moves to the etheric body. This is one of the types of projection within the body. A heavy body during trance means that the center of consciousness in the waking state moves up from the physical body one step - into its etheric body (the first subtle body, repeating the outlines of the physical).
Correct entry into trance is indicated by maintaining mental wakefulness while the physical body is immersed in sleep. Your task is precisely to adapt to replacing the usual tools of entering a trance (physical and mental fatigue) with mental wakefulness and deep physical relaxation. If you perform this procedure correctly and regularly, then later it will be easier for you to achieve this state.
Mental wakefulness is the practice of contemplating thoughts in which a person increases awareness by perceiving his thoughts as something separate from himself, controlling where they come from, what connects them and gives rise to them again.
Keep in mind that irritability and other reactions to distracting sounds while in a trance reduce the ability to enter and remain in it. Using music and creating the right conditions for effectively entering a trance makes you dependent. This habit makes the skill of entering a trance sensitive and weak, especially for beginners. So let the sounds flow without tension or your response. Let sounds into yourself without irritation. In fact, inevitable distractions are your opportunity to test your ability to concentrate and concentrate, perceive them as sound waves crashing against you. This situation will quickly ease with time and patience.
If you prefer total silence when entering a state of trance, then you may not enjoy trance in nature, but the sound of water, rain, wind, the sound of waves, birdsong or even the sounds of children's games is a gift from the world that cannot be ignored when trance meditation.
Trance levels
There are more than 90 levels of trance, in this case we will look at the basic three levels, which are designed for those who are just starting to practice trance.
Why do you need a light trance?
A state of light trance is needed for high-quality meditation, for access to the subconscious, where you can find answers to all questions regarding your life; to experience out-of-body experiences; for psychological harmonization (this state helps to get rid of nervous tension, relieve stress and thoughts, including those that create this stress); for shamanic journeys into the worlds of the soul; to cleanse consciousness before ritual practice (additional information on this topic is in the article “Entering trance. A simple way”).
In a trance state, the boundary between consciousness and subconsciousness narrows, and the extraction of information becomes more accessible and faster than in the beta rhythm.
Why do you need full trance?
A state of complete trance is also needed for contact with the subconscious (for example, for hypnosis), for spiritual and physical recovery... in general, for everything that is a light trance (with the exception of ritual practice that involves physical movements and manipulation of gross matter), but only with deeper and more intensive study.
What is deep trance for?
The state of deep trance is used by shamans to travel to other worlds, for a more vivid and powerful out-of-body experience. Although all people experience this state during deep unconscious sleep, it is not recommended for a beginner to enter this state consciously, unprepared, without the supervision of professionals in the field.
Let us consider in more detail the characteristic features of the three levels of trance and the entry exercises.
Light Trance | alpha rhythm
This is the very first level of trance, it is similar to the state of sleep. By relaxing, the physical body becomes warm and comfortable. The eyelids become heavy, and the eyes become glassy and sticky. Heaviness and warmth flows in a light wave. The mind becomes cloudy and drifts. In such a state, it is not easy to concentrate on thoughts, especially if you are tired and want to sleep.
During a light trance, reflections of color and light may appear, and hearing becomes more acute. If you have open clairvoyance, then you can see dynamic pictures and images and catch unusual sounds. A tickling sensation occurs in the neck and face area, similar to a light touch of a cobweb. This slight discomfort begins due to the fact that there is an energetic movement through the two upper chakras (trance causes a flow of energy, which in turn causes this unusual state).
A light trance is characterized by a feeling of so-called comfortable fluffiness, the physical body is separated from the environment. It begins to seem that time is slowing down, sounds are heard louder, clearer and further away. Once stabilized, a light trance can be maintained for a long time. Mental clarity is achieved until fatigue sets in. This trance state can be achieved during group meditation. If at this level the physical body is deeply relaxed, then a projection exit (separation of the etheric body from the physical) is possible, especially if you facilitate this and do exit practices (for example, imagining getting out of bed, leaving your physical body motionless).
A light trance can be easily maintained, but also easily broken. To keep it, it is necessary to limit physical movements, make them slow, unhurried.
How to go into trance - exercise 1
As you fall asleep, try to keep your forearms vertical, placing your elbows comfortably on the surface of the bed. This way you will stay awake much longer. When you start to fall asleep, watch what happens. You will experience the trance state for longer than usual, and can extend it even longer if you are not tired and remain focused.
To stay in a trance state longer and slow down the process of switching off, relax and use mental breathing techniques, do not let your mind drift.
Mental breathing is the simple practice of contemplating one's breathing, in which one breathes calmly and deeply. In this case, all attention is focused on the process of breathing: on how the air fills the body (the lungs inflate, the chest rises, and every cell of the body is saturated with oxygen) and leaves it. There is a somewhat complicated practice of mental breathing, when a person synchronizes the mental image of the penetration of energy (for example, the Earth) into his body, or imagines breathing, for example, through the soles of his feet.
How to enter a trance - exercise 2
Concentration on three points. Choose any three objects: for example, the sound of the clock hand, your breathing and a picture on the wall (or any other thing), i.e. listen, feel and see. Large actions, such as concentration on three points, are impossible for ordinary human consciousness to hold, so the internal dialogue stops and a smooth immersion into a trance occurs. You can also find these points on yourself, for example, for meditation, sitting in the lotus position, connect the thumb and ring finger (two points on the hands) and focus on the “third eye” (third point on the forehead). In a similar way, you can choose other objects for focusing consciousness that will be more convenient for you.
How to go into trance - exercise 3
Concentration on one point. This is a simpler exercise that requires focusing attention on one point. Find (this could be a corner of a frame or a square clock, or a small depression - an uneven wall, etc.) or make any point on the wall or, where there is such an opportunity. Start looking at the point in such a way that the space around the selected point also fits into the zone of your visibility, your visual attention. Look until the picture begins to “float” and this point stretches across the entire space. This is a sure sign of a transition to an altered state of consciousness. Usually, when performing this exercise, your eyes begin to water, so you will have to overcome this discomfort, or choose another more convenient option.
How to enter a trance - exercise 4
Dynamic immersion. This method is usually used by shamans in their practice. Sit comfortably, come up with some kind of chant (Indian chants, consisting of a series of repeated 3-4 sounds, work very well) and begin to slowly swing your body back and forth or left and right. Such actions will give quick results. By doing this practice in a group, you can achieve a deeper immersion in complete trance.
Full trance | theta rhythm
In full trance, the sensations are similar to light trance, but they are more significant. Full trance is characterized by a significant wave of heaviness and a very slight sensation of falling. This is already a warm, heavy wave, it flows through you. The body falls into sleep, and this wave takes with it your mental and physical strength. At this moment, you better concentrate and concentrate. Depending on fatigue, the passage of time changes; time can slow down or speed up. If you are tired, time will go faster, and if on the contrary, time will slow down. You will already be noticeably separated from your physical body and environment.
The state of complete trance changes the background atmosphere. The room around becomes larger and wider and seems empty. The sounds are muffled, removed, it’s like you’re in a box, but it doesn’t bother you.
You feel muffled, unusual sensations arise in the form of tickling in the bones of the arms and legs, physical movement is possible, but you need to make more effort, there is a feeling of slow motion. If you can stand in full trance, you will barely be able to feel your legs. When walking, your legs will feel like huge pillows. Physical activity must be limited, or done smoothly and slowly, as activity reduces the depth of trance.
Do not react to sharp sounds, as during deep trance they are felt in the solar plexus area and cause pain, as if a physical blow was caused (however, such sensitivity decreases with constant practice). Your thoughts become sluggish, but at the same time clear. The surface mind closes, but the deep level of the mind opens.
Keep your mind clear, focused, so you will maintain a state of wakefulness and thinking. Your concentration and concentration will help maintain a state of complete trance, and you will not fall asleep, drifting among dull thoughts. When you begin to experience trance states, concentrate, focus, forcefully keep your mind awake, but do not tense up physically or mentally.
Light, color appears behind closed eyelids, these are random visions in the eyes of the mind. So-called rapid eye movement may occur: these are snippets of sleep in the eyes of the mind. It may well be that this is a lack of sleep; at the moment you are just sleeping.
Rapid eye movement should be ignored; it may last for several minutes or longer. In this condition, the eyes under the eyelids flutter and buzz. Often this state becomes distracting. If this happens often, simply rub your thumbs against your other fingers, take a few deep breaths, stretch and move your body a little. These actions will be quite enough to stop rapid eye movements, the sleep mind will close, and you will continue the trance. Also, the above actions can reduce the level of trance.
As you practice, you will spend time between light and full trance. And this level will change as you gain experience and abilities. With constant work, full trance will become more advanced; it is practice that allows you to achieve this quickly and easily.
How to go into trance - exercise 5
A fall. After entering a light trance, feel like you are flying down, for example, like going down an elevator or stairs, or simply falling, floating in the air, visualizing how the space around you is rushing upward. (This exercise is also suitable for entering a light trance, but if you continue it more intensely, you can achieve a state of full trance.)
How to go into trance - exercise 6
Fast breathing. This is a shamanic practice, so it goes very well with the rapid blows of a tambourine when you breathe in rhythm with it (helps you not get lost, the sound guides and motivates). Your breathing should be rhythmic with a frequency of about 60 breaths per minute. This exercise may take half an hour, or more, or less, it all depends on personal characteristics. But the feeling of time will change in 2-5 minutes, it will go much faster.
Deep Trance | delta rhythm
Deep trance is characterized by signs of complete trance, developing into a stronger level of trance. Your body becomes cold and you feel a continuous fall. This is a state of deep sleep, without the participation of consciousness, i.e. dreamless is a state of non-existence.
In fact, deep trance is not dangerous, as they say, techniques for entering it can be dangerous, for example, intense breathing practices can lead a person suffering from heart disease, epilepsy, mental disorders to respiratory arrest and death. It is difficult to go into a deep trance. It will not be possible to enter this state spontaneously, by accident, especially if you have not learned to enter a state of complete trance. And you can be scared when you experience a deep trance, because you don’t know what it is.
If you are worried that you have gone too far, just feel yourself starting to move upward, slowly move your fingers and toes, move your head, restore the movement of your body, do this until you completely pull yourself out of the trance. If you feel paralyzed, movements are difficult, you feel vibrations, then most likely you are leaving the body, but you do not understand it. Try moving your big toe. This will return you to your body and the paralysis will go away. Don't panic, if these efforts don't bring you out of your trance, just let yourself fall asleep, you'll wake up rested and feel no worse than if you managed to get out of paralysis.
How to go into trance - exercise 6.1
If you continue the practice of entering a full trance more deeply, you will achieve the delta rhythm. However, we do not recommend engaging in this practice on your own, especially if you have any serious illnesses - it can be life-threatening.
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Soothing music
To enter half-sleep on your own “from scratch,” you first create the right atmosphere. The room should be quiet, and complete solitude is also important. If the session takes place during the day, it is advisable to cover the windows. If at night, turn off the overhead lights, leaving dim side lighting.
To calm down, you need a monotonous musical composition with a shaman's tambourine or tom-tom. In ancient times, people chose these sounds, probably on a whim, noticing that they had a special effect on perception. If you wish, you can learn to play these musical instruments, but it is more convenient to use their sound in a recording.
For some tribes, entering this state was supplemented by rhythmic dancing; this approach helps many to quickly enter a trance at home. Other people need silence, relaxing music, or a horizontal body position and absolute darkness. Therefore, first you need to find out which option is best suited, relaxes and mentally distances you from everything vital.
How to quickly and easily enter a trance state?
The ability to enter a trance state is a very important and useful skill. It can be used for relaxation, concentration, getting rid of internal tension, performing various spiritual practices, self-development, learning, etc.
What is a trance state?
If you are interested in how to enter a trance state, then you probably already know what it is. The trance state¹ is an altered state of our consciousness and psyche, caused artificially. It is believed that trance helps to detach oneself from all external and distracting factors that prevent a person from focusing on his inner world.
Many people call this state meditation, but this is not entirely true, because meditation is just one way to move from an external state to an internal one.
There are many simple techniques for entering a trance state, one of which you will read in this article.
Most well-known meditative psychotechniques² are based on deep trance states.
They are well suited for religious and mystical practices, healing, self-development and self-knowledge, but they turn out to be completely useless in conditions when you need to instantly mobilize, for example, in a moment of danger, when there is no time at all to take the “lotus” position or “sit comfortably on a chair in the coachman’s position.” "
Methods for entering a trance state
Even in ancient times, Chinese sages, followers of the teachings of Tao³, developed a number of methods for instantly entering a trance state.
These methods differ both in direction and in the specifics of the altered state itself: some of them are suitable for a fight or fight, others for a quick “dash”, for example, to run away, jump over a high obstacle, others allow you to shake off fatigue, drown out pain, and so on.
Based on these already simple techniques, an even simpler system for instantly mobilizing reserve human abilities was developed. The basis for this is a method of quickly, ideally instantly, entering a specific light trance state.
This is such an easy way that it may not be realized either by the practitioner himself, much less by the people around him. However, on the basis of this trance, training in the use of various psychophysiological phenomena is already being built.
What results does an altered state of consciousness produce?
For example, weightlifters trained in this method significantly improved their results by lifting weights that were prohibitive for themselves. Boxers and fencers had improved reactions, and psychics had their specific sensitivity and ability to diagnose and treat diseases. The students' memory increased, both its volume and speed of memorization, etc.
Technique for entering a trance state
The method of entering this altered state is based on two techniques: firstly, maximum concentration of attention on something, and secondly, the rapid dispersion of this attention. It is at the moment of “dispersal” that “immersion” into trance occurs.
To get started, try this method:
- You need to draw a dot on a piece of paper and attach it to the wall at eye level. You can choose another object on the wall - a stain from a dead fly, a hole in the wallpaper, or something else in the same spirit.
- Take a vertical position, arms down along the body. “Peer” closely at this point in front of you. Don't just look at it, and don't allow your attention to deviate from the object being contemplated. Attention will deviate, but every time it needs to be brought back. There should be no extraneous thoughts. Such concentration should not take more than 1-2 minutes (and this is only for the beginning, then the count will go on in seconds).
- As soon as you feel that your consciousness is sufficiently concentrated, close your eyes, relax and quickly disperse, disperse, and reset all your concentration. This must be done instantly, “on the bottom exhale.”
If you did everything correctly, and if you have enough abilities, you will feel that your body “automatically” sways forward, as if some force is pulling you forward. It may just be an inner feeling, or you may have to take a step forward to avoid falling.
If you feel a “traction”, and even more so if it is a real physical action, then the goal has been achieved, and you have entered LMT (light meditative trance), on the basis of which you can already “code” yourself to perform various phenomena, both physical and mental.
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Notes and feature articles for deeper understanding of the material
¹ Trance is a series of altered states of consciousness (ASC), as well as a functional state of the psyche that connects and mediates the conscious and unconscious mental functioning of a person, in which, according to some cognitivist-oriented interpretations, the degree of conscious participation in information processing changes (Wikipedia).
² Psychotechnics is a branch of psychology that became widespread in the 1910-1930s. and studied the application of psychology to practical issues, mainly related to occupational psychology, career guidance and selection (Wikipedia).
³ Tao is one of the most important categories of Chinese philosophy (Wikipedia).
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Yoga elements
The following pose will help facilitate the transition to the alpha state.
The person lies down horizontally and places his legs above body level, at approximately 40–50°. To do this, it is convenient to use a volumetric roller, for example, made from a blanket; or lie on the floor and put your feet on a chair. This pose allows you to concentrate energy in the Ajna chakra area. The longer an individual remains in this position, the deeper he sinks into a special altered state. True, concentrating energy in a certain chakra certainly requires skill. If you want to know how to go into trance on your own, it is useful to learn the basics of yoga, especially breathing practices.
For a person who first decides to reach the alpha state, it will take some effort and time to relax. Being in the position indicated above, after a while you can feel the relaxation of all muscles, including facial ones. At this moment, you need to slowly count to yourself from 20 to 1. It is important not to get lost, take your time and distance yourself from other thoughts, emotions, and everyday affairs. If something goes wrong, for example, a person is distracted from the process, they start counting again.
Technique “Visualization of images”
This is a powerful and simple technique. In addition to relaxation, you are also immersed in a trance state. It should be done at the end, after performing the “Gradual Relaxation” technique, when it did not bring the desired result (your body is not completely relaxed).
The point is to let yourself go and stop practicing. Forget about her. At the same time, part of the mind must remember that you are still doing it. For this to happen, you must first work on the Gradual Relaxation technique. Only then will you activate that part of the mind that will be active all the time when performing the “Visualization of Images” technique.
Imagine in your imagination any familiar pictures you have experienced recently. They can be from a book you read, a movie or a computer game. Play through these images in your head. There don't have to be many of them. A fragment is enough, and then your mind will pick it up and begin to manage it itself. The images must be pleasant for you so that you can experience positive emotions from them.
The only thing you need to avoid is scenes from your life. And anything that will excite your mind (exclude action scenes). If you use memories from your life (positive), then there is a high chance that your mind will soon turn to problems, which we all have plenty of. And you will begin to “grind” them.
A little time will pass, and you will notice how you relax and begin to plunge into a trance (your consciousness will float). Body sensations will be barely noticeable.
In the process of performing the “Visualization of Images” technique, you will go through an intermediate state between sleep and reality. Here you need to try not to fall asleep and continue to practice.
A comment . This technique has its downsides; you may fall asleep. Therefore, it should always be done at the end, when you have already used the Gradual Relaxation technique.
Explanation
The Gradual Relaxation technique is important for any meditation practice. With its help, you can have an out-of-body experience (OBE).
The “Visualization of Images” technique is needed both for meditation and OBE, as well as for the practice of lucid dreaming and leaving the body, using a trance (waking) state upon awakening.
Relaxation is an important element that should not be missed when engaging in spiritual development. You don't need to put in a lot of effort to implement it. It is enough to perform relaxation techniques before bed.
When you learn to relax and enter a trance, spiritual practice will go uphill. You should always remember this and constantly practice relaxation techniques.
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How to relax and go into trance
Monotonous movements
Monotonous movements will help you get into the desired state. Hypnotists often use this method when asking people to focus their gaze on a shiny pendulum. Any repetitive movements of the same type contribute to a change in consciousness, this is especially effective for people who are emotionally malleable and have well-developed sensory systems.
To relax and distance yourself from extraneous influences, you can, for example, look at a flashing dot on the screen for a long time. Interestingly, people often fall into a special state of mind using this method on their own. Surely many have noticed that sometimes they look at a white television screen for a long time, although the programs are no longer broadcast. This happens when a person tries to make an important decision, or in case of severe stress.
To force the brain to generate alpha waves, you can use motion sickness. To do this, you need to rock the person, simulating motion sickness on a train. It is no less convenient to swing on your own in a sitting position. Typically, relaxation and immersion in semi-sleep occurs in 10-15 minutes, without any other preliminary preparation, which will make it easy for a beginner to enter a trance.
What to do for successful relaxation
It's a good idea to go for a walk before practice. Active walking for an hour will promote better relaxation and immersion in meditation. While walking, the physical body is saturated with oxygen and the energetic body with prana, which is good for gaining the desired experience.
Gautama Buddha, before practicing with his students, always took walks and only then made a stop for meditation.
Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) invented dynamic meditation. Thanks to which students could relax better so that they could meditate later.
It is also very good to exercise regularly. This also contributes to the saturation of the physical and energetic body with oxygen and prana. The main thing here is not to overdo it. If the physical activity is great, then due to severe fatigue the desired result may not be achieved.
Note. Not everyone manages to relax enough to enter into meditation. This is where a teacher can provide invaluable help. Verbal suggestion will speed up the process of relaxation and immersion in a trance. At the initial stage, if possible, this should be used. Then it will be much easier to practice on your own.
In my courses on out-of-body practice, relaxation and entering a trance state are practiced by the student in every lesson. This is a very important point in learning without which there will be no successful practice. More details in the material - “Teaching lucid dreams and out-of-body experiences.”
It is very important to learn how to relax your physical body as deeply as possible. How successful all further experiences of spiritual development will be depends on this. You need to choose a technique that will give you the desired result for practice.
It's better to start with a simple one. The simpler the technique, the more effective it is.
I will describe two techniques that I use myself.
A simple gradual relaxation method works well for successful relaxation. Its essence is that along with relaxation you need to use your imagination.
No special conditions needed
Having mastered the process using auxiliary means, you need to learn how to change consciousness in uncomfortable conditions. After all, the modern pace of life will not allow you to enter the alpha state every day with musical accompaniment or rocking on a chair.
Knowing how to enter the alpha state in noisy and crowded places can help you calm down before an important meeting, make the best decisions, and reduce stress levels. The self-hypnosis technique in this case is based on the fact that the body and brain have already remembered the state of half-asleep, and consists of simply counting from 20 to 1, with your eyes closed.
Technique for performing stepwise entry into trance:
Lie down on a hard surface or bed. Do not use pillows and try to keep your back straight. You can also sit in a comfortable chair. Loosen tight clothing.
Relax completely!
Entering trance - Stage 1
While in a comfortable, relaxed position, begin to monitor your breathing. Don't control the breathing process, just monitor it. As you inhale, repeat SO-O-O-O, and as you exhale, repeat HAM-M-M-M. Gradually monitoring your breathing, you will feel that breathing occurs on its own and you no longer need to say SO-HAM to yourself. This means that you are in the first stage of trance. Your thoughts and worries should disappear at this stage.
2nd stage of the technique of entering a trance
Now, continuing to breathe in your natural rhythm, use your will to stop even the slightest movements of your body and muscles. Begin the relaxation phase. Starting from the head, face and neck muscles and gradually to the feet, relax each muscle. Pass your attention over each individual muscle and mentally say: “my eyelids relax, relax, my eyes relax, relax, my shoulders relax, relax, etc.” So mentally go through your whole body from head to toe and relax your whole body.
Repeat the process three or four times. Go through the body again and again until you feel numbness and insensibility throughout the body. It is also possible that you will feel the state of falling into the abyss. Don’t be alarmed, if this comes, it means you are relaxed enough to move to the next level.
Stage 3
When you have balanced your breathing and are sufficiently relaxed, begin to repeat the mantra Ommmmm, Ommmmmm to yourself, while counting Om one, Om two, Om three and so on.
When your mind settles into the attentive repetition of the mantra and any thoughts disappear, this means you have entered the third stage of trance.
Additional funds
There is an additional exercise that accompanies most effective trance techniques. To get rid of muscle tension, all muscle groups alternately tense and then relax. The exercise usually begins with the arms, then strains and relaxes the neck, torso, and lower limbs, repeating the actions several times.
A special breathing procedure will also help, which has allowed many to learn to enter a trance quickly. First, they fix their attention on their breathing, trying to make it as even and calm as possible. Then they take a sharp breath and hold their breath for 5 seconds. Then they restore breathing again and repeat holding their breath 2-3 times.
Self-hypnosis methods
The most effective techniques for entering a trance:
- autogenic training;
- affirmations;
- visualization;
- fixation.
Immersion in trance is available to a person who is fully prepared and has the skills to relax the body and self-control.
Autogenic training
One of the simplest methods to put yourself into a trance is autogenic training. Suitable for beginners, it allows you to relax and calm the nervous system. Based on self-control and knowledge of your body.
A person can plunge into a trance on his own, doing monotonous work, feeling lazy, and not concentrating on thoughts. Purposefully focusing on the heaviness in the body helps relax the muscles, and fixating on the lightness will force them to work. Before entering a trance, a beginner should prepare.
- Create a comfortable environment so that there are no distractions.
- Wear comfortable clothes.
- Find a cozy place.
The “driver on a droshky” pose can be used anywhere there is a chair, armchair or stool. Sit on the edge of the seat so that it rests on the buttock folds, and not on their entire area. Give your legs a stable position by spreading them wide. Your shins should be perpendicular to the floor. If tension remains in the leg muscles, build a pose until it disappears.
Tilt your head forward, round your back. Lower your forearms onto your thighs. Gently hang your brushes down. Do not press your forearms onto your thighs. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing.
After resting in this position, you need to get out of it correctly. Pay attention to the state of your body, feel rested. Start slowly moving your fingers, clench and unclench your fists. Feel the strength flowing into your body. Clenching your fists tightly, stretch your arms forward. As you inhale, raise your arms up, lean back, bending at the waist, lift your face up. Do all the manipulations without opening your eyes. Stay in this position for 1-2 seconds. Exhale completely through your mouth, unclench your fists and open your eyes at the same time.
Exiting trance incorrectly will cause severe fatigue. Take your time, control your movements, breathing and concentrate on the energy you received during the session.
Affirmations
The simplest technique for entering a trance is the use of affirmations. A person is given complete freedom of choice in the frequency, place and types of affirmations. They are short phrases containing a formula for success. It all depends on the goal that a person sets for himself. For example, you are afraid of the dark or want to improve your financial situation: “I am brave, the darkness is not scary for me,” “Tomorrow I will gain new opportunities and receive financial rewards.”
You can use any phrases you create yourself. You need to repeat them daily before bed for 15-20 minutes. Having taken a comfortable position, let the flow of thoughts pass through you. Breathe deeply, measuredly. When you feel that your body has relaxed and your mind has prepared to perceive the desired attitude, begin to repeat the phrase (you can do it out loud).
You can conduct such sessions in the future on your way to work. The more you repeat, the faster your mind will tune into the right frame of mind.
Another type of affirmation is gratitude: but not for what already is, but for what will be. If you want a car, say “thank you for the new car.” The point is not in words, but in focusing on a powerful positive emotion. You need to clearly imagine your feelings at the moment of achieving the goal and at the same time say words of gratitude.
Visualization method
The technique is used to understand the causes of nervous breakdowns. Allows you to find the right resource in the body to combat the problem. Relax, take a comfortable position. Concentrate on your breathing. Feel how your body becomes warm, pliable, nothing bothers you. Imagine a place that evokes a positive emotion or person in you.
The visualization method is used to analyze the causes of nervous breakdowns.
Transport yourself to the last unpleasant moment for you.
Analyze what you feel (pain, annoyance, irritation). Try to remember events from early childhood in which you had similar feelings. Analyze what resource you lacked in order not to experience those feelings. Then recall the event in which this resource is present. Return back to the nearest conflict situation and use the extracted resource. The technique is quite complex and a beginner will not be able to perform such an entry on his own for the first time. Practice the technique with a partner first.
Fixation of attention
The technique allows you to quickly enter a trance. Before you do this, set a goal for yourself. You can describe it on paper. In the installation, you cannot use negative words: “no, you can’t, get rid of”, etc.
How to put yourself into a trance by fixing your attention:
- create a fixation point by drawing it on the wall or a white sheet of paper;
- sit comfortably;
- relax;
- peer at the point without being distracted by extraneous sounds or thoughts.
Sit in this state for several minutes. Then proceed to installation. Say it out loud, clearly and clearly, 5-10 times. Close your eyes and relax. Gradually return to reality.
Availability and capabilities of the technique
You can enter the alpha state with the help of hypnosis, or on your own.
Of course, if you involve a good psychologist or simply an experienced person in the process, learning goes faster. True, sometimes a person does not have the time or finances to hire a specialist. Considering that the alpha state or half-sleep is natural for the body, you can not put off learning until better times, and learn to use mental reserves on your own. The alpha state allows you to get rid of everything that interferes with your life. In half sleep, a person perceives any suggestions, therefore, being in this state, you can get rid of complexes, fears, and bad habits.
An independent change in the level of consciousness allows you to analyze the true problems of personality development: find out why phobias formed; see the falsity of some beliefs; understand what is truly necessary for happiness.
Personal development
The words “trance” and “hypnosis” frighten many people. And at the same time, these are very Resource States in which we gain access to our Unconscious. And its capabilities are far greater than those of our Consciousness.
The way our brain works is that we are unable to maintain the focus of our attention on more than 7±2 pieces of information (some manage to increase this number to 15).
Consciousness and the Unconscious process information differently.
The first is in series, the second is in parallel (and its volume is several times larger).
The difference is very noticeable!
Answers from the Unconscious do not always come in the form that is familiar to us; more often they are signs and symbols. It is in them that the information we need is encoded.
The answer may “lie on the surface,” but sometimes it takes time for the “Illumination to Descend.” The question is the degree of our readiness, and the extent to which we allow ourselves to do anything.
Everything that we have ever seen, read, heard, studied, felt (and much more) lies “in the recesses of our Unconscious.”
It's a shame to ignore such potential!
Constant communication with the Unconscious increases the degree of Trust and Openness to the information received. Which makes life much easier in the future.
When we descend to the Unconscious level (State “outside the Mind”), it stresses him out (more details here). All this seems incomprehensible to the mind, frivolous, sometimes even frightening (there is always something that we prefer to forget).
If you decide to do independent work on putting yourself into a trance, but do not have the proper experience, do not take on difficult tasks and traumatic situations. In this case, you need a professional.
What is possible?
— Remember the necessary information, find lost things
-Get any resource state (calmness, confidence, creative excitement, etc.)
— Achieve your goal faster (and at the same time, find out: is this your goal?)
— Relieve pain or unpleasant symptoms (but it’s better to go to the doctor later and find out the cause of the pain, especially if it is recurring)
- Feel good in absolutely any environment
- Learn, remember, etc.
When introduced into a trance, the work of the right and left hemispheres of the brain is synchronized.
And this is one of the important steps to obtaining the “State of Active Intelligence” (read about the advantages of this state here).
I must say, trance is familiar to us! We easily enter it several times a day (when we fall asleep, plunge into dreams, or deeply focus on something).
I “caught him” more than once while walking. The focus of attention went so deep that an elephant could have been passed by me, I would not have paid attention.
When I came out of this state (especially if I was asked about something), I looked around in a state of complete bewilderment: “Where am I?”
The familiar terrain seemed foreign and took on new shapes.
By the way, this is a very interesting experience: looking with fresh eyes at something familiar and noticing something that previously escaped due to the usual filters of perception. Such training allows you to greatly expand your picture of the world.
Remember Shurik and Lidochka from Gaidai’s film “Operation Y....?”
This is the same light trance state
