RIGHT BRAIN THERAPY

Meditation has many characteristics similar to hypnosis. They both appear attempts to reach the many qualities of the right brain and alpha brain waves by giving up our conscious self control. And in doing so find relief from the stresses of our obsession with a persistent ego. Although both are used to attain deep states of relaxation, they rest on different levels and tend to have separate purposes.

For those who meditate by concentrating on something intensely by focusing their eyes on a candle or some other object have similarities to the use of eye fixation in hypnosis. People also tend to use a mantra in meditation, a word or phrase repeated over and over again until they are relaxed.This could be considered similar to word suggestion consistent with the relaxed state by hypnosis.

If you sat two people side by side, one in hypnosis and one in meditation, it would probably be hard to say which person was in hypnosis and which one was meditating. They may be simply two different belief systems wrapped around the same sort of state of mind. Meditation could be another means of entering the hypnotic state.

The act of meditation is often linked with a certain set of spiritual beliefs. While this differs greatly from the purposes of hypnosis, they both invoke altered states through concentration. Both hypnosis and meditation can each be used to eliminate physical discomfort, bring about balance to the system, and reduce mental and emotional stress. In fact, deep relaxation in any form can provide these benefits.

However, the belief in the spiritual aspect of meditation and the deepening of that connection is a benefit that lies solely in the realm of meditation. Hypnosis is usually not considered a valid way of strengthening your spirituality or embarking on a spiritual journey.

Hypnotherapy and self hypnosis are geared toward benefiting specific issues and bringing about behavioral change, such as stopping smoking. Meditation might not be the best way to resolve emotional conflicts or stop unwanted behaviors. So while there is certainly some common ground, the purpose and personal use of each are quite different.

If relaxation is what a person seeks, then both hypnosis and meditation could suffice. We know the benefits of relaxation alone are innumerable. Yet if you seek solutions to emotional issues or desire to bring about changes in your behavior, then both hypnosis and meditation are good options to offer direct paths towards resolution.

Related Pages:
Hypnosis-Right Brain
Alpha Brain Waves
Subconscious Mind

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