The Mike Mandel Hypnosis Blog

Do you really need silence to do hypnosis? People sure seem to think so. Our students often tell us they were taught that hypnosis requires concentration (true), and that noise is a major distraction.  Therefore, you need a really quiet

Want to know how to give hypnotic suggestions? That’s what you’ll learn in this blog post. You’ll discover: How to create a deep hypnotic trance that enables almost every suggestion. Why calibration is the most important thing in hypnosis, and

Should you call yourself a hypnotist or a hypnotherapist? What's the difference, anyway? We’ll answer these questions and many more in this blog post.  We’ll talk about: The terms “hypnotist” and “hypnotherapist”; how to define them, and how they differ.

There’s an easy way to become a more amazing hypnotist. Keep reading. In this post you’ll discover: The two major styles of hypnosis: traditional and direct; and Ericksonian, or indirect. How to combine both styles to become a hypnotic powerhouse!

A pain-free patient or client without medication? It is possible!  This blog will show you how. We'll talk about: What is hypnotic glove anaesthesia and how to use it for pain relief. How to use glove anaesthesia to reduce pain

When we say "calibration", you might think of cameras or other kinds of fancy equipments that need to be calibrated. But the fact is, you can calibrate people too! The ability to calibrate is one of the most important skills

A lot of hypnotists wonder: "What is the best hypnotic induction for age regression? What about pain management or smoking cessation?" These questions present inherent misconceptions about hypnosis. Keep reading this blog post, and you’ll learn: When and why picking

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

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