We can often hear that hypnosis is ineffective and not trustworthy. This impression is created in the mind of people due to the impact of traditional methods for hypnosis. Traditional hypnosis methods are direct and authoritarian. The hypnotist directly tries to induce a trance in the subject and tries to control him. Most people feel uncomfortable to be subjected under others control. This creates a sense of unwillingness and resistance in the subject. If the subject is unwilling then the hypnotist will fail to control him leading to the failure of the whole process.

The verbal breathing synchronization technique is used to build a rapport between you and the subject. Rapport is a strong relationship and faithfulness between two individuals. Once you build up a strong rapport with the subject, influencing or persuading them will be a trivial task. Verbal breathing synchronization is a powerful tool used in covert hypnosis to build a fast and strong rapport with other people even if it is a stranger.
We have already seen the basics of verbal breathing synchronization for inducing rapport with a person without his knowledge.

Post hypnosis instructions are used to take advantage from response of the subject to a stimulus. This is actually called classical conditioning by which stimulus responses are utilized to perform covert hypnosis.

The characteristics of stimulus response can be classified basically into three

1.Stimulus response triggers happens at anytime.

2.Stimulus response triggers can be setup and initiated secretly.

3.The conscious mind will be unaware of stimulus response links.

The main requirement to master the arts of covert hypnosis is dedication. You will be learning the process by dividing it into smaller and simpler units so that you cam master one technique each week.

Mere reading of the book on covert hypnosis will give you only knowledge about covert hypnosis process and concepts. But to apply a concept of covert hypnosis you should be familiar with the tools. So initially you will learn the concept of hypnosis one technique at a time, familiarize it by rehearsing and then practicing it to perfection several times for one full week.

The thoughts of a human being is directed and processed by the sensory channels that one possesses. We have the ability to see, hear, smell and taste. This information is transferred to the brain through sensory channels. This information is identified and processed by our sense of imagination. We have the image of this information in our brain and can visualize it in our mind without using these sense organs.

Generally you can prove covert hypnosis to be effective only after applying it yourself. There is no visual of scientific evidence to show that covert hypnosis works. Proofs can be commonly categorized into scientific, testimonial and personal experience. Each has its own advantage and disadvantage.

The researches are proved scientifically in the laboratories. Evidences, experiments and theoretical support are required to support such proofs. Such researches can be quantitative or qualitative.

Conversation to be successful requires the perfection in three important steps.

•Preparation for conversation.
•Initiating Conversation.
•Motivating Conversation.

In this session we will go thorough some examples and exercises to practice the art of conversation. You will be also given essential tips to build up the skill for conversation and to make it perfect.

Preparation for Conversation

The primary difference between indirect hypnosis and covert hypnosis is that the subject will not know that he is being hypnotized in covert hypnosis. This is done by drawing the subject into a natural conversation initially. Using conversation the hypnotist will collect necessary information about the client required for the success of hypnosis. So conversation has an important role and hence has to be carefully planned.

How to Start a Conversation?

There are many other techniques that can be used to perform covert hypnosis.

Vocal Training

The tone and tempo of your voice is essential for using covert hypnosis. The variations in sound will enable you to consciously control the subject. Pre-recorded voice training programs can be used to master it.

ypnotizing through Witnesses

The actual person to be hypnotized is asked to witness the process of hypnotizing another person. The message you are giving to the hypnotized person will be unconsciously transferred to the witness.

Stories are one of the most powerful tools used in covert hypnosis. Covert hypnosis actually depends a lot on stories. Stories have the ability to capture the imagination and attention of the listener. They can make the listener absorbed and have an emotional influence on the subject.