The Mike Mandel Hypnosis Blog

Have you ever attended a training you were excited for only to be disappointed at how boring it was?We’ve all been there. Everybody at some point has attended a class that was so tedious you almost fell asleep.It’s the type

Imagine you’re in a discussion with a good friend, and you mention a particular toy you had as a young child. To your amazement, your friend stares into space with a slight smile, and then says “Mommy bought it for

Nail these three key areas, and you’ll be an awesome hypnotist. No joke. In this blog post and accompanying video we’ll discuss:The required knowledge of a great hypnotistHow to practice in order to build skills and confidenceBuilding in momentum and

Of all the stars in the world of hypnosis, none shines so brightly as Dr. Milton H. Erickson. Indeed, there have been many hypnotic legends, from Mesmer to Bernheim, and Esdaile to Elman. But when everything is taken into account, there

Understanding and predicting responses from the general public is advantageous. It is a hot topic that everyone is interested in. Wouldn't you like to be better at getting a "yes" from people when you ask for something? Keep reading to

You may be a great hypnotist already, but in this blog post, we’ll show you how to be a great hypnotic subject. That’s because many hypnotists experience difficulty going into hypnosis themselves. For one reason or another, they just can’t

What is the origin of this remarkable art and science?Was it discovered in a laboratory, like radium? Or did it arrive in the mailbox, or slide down the chimney with Santa?The answer to all of these questions is: Hypnosis didn’t come

What’s the quickest way to help people make changes with hypnosis?If you’re brand new to hypnosis, you must master the art of direct suggestion. This post and accompanying video will show you how.Here’s what we’ll cover:When to use direct suggestions

If you want hypnotic inductions to be second-nature to you, keep reading this blog post!Back in the day, hypnotic inductions were complicated. Milton Erickson (who we believe was the best hypnotist who ever lived) debuted his hand levitation induction in

In this blog post, you'll learn three empowering beliefs that will give you great hypnotic confidence once you've adopted them.Briefly, the three empowering beliefs are:All hypnosis is self-hypnosisHypnotic trance is a naturally occurring phenomenon that happens all the time!There are