Hand levitation INDUCTION

The Hand Levitation Induction is a simple hypnotic induction. It is said to have been popularised by Milton Erickson.

It is very simple to do, and effective with a wide range of people. It is fun to do at a party or in a bar, particularly with sceptics.

It is basically a pace and lead induction. It works because a suspended hand will naturally tremble, rising and falling slightly. The hypnotist reinforces every upward movement by mentioning it positively, suggesting that the movements will continue, and suggesting that the hand will continue rising: and then links the rising to going into trance.... as the hand gets higher the trance gets deeper.

There are several variants of the induction. The hypnotist can choose what to do: just let the hand fall; or suggest it touches the body or face; or even leave it suspended in the air. All these are opportunities for further trance development.

HAND LEVITATION Induction

 

	The Setup
	Just settle yourself comfortably in that chair.... and when you are comfortable... I would like you to lay your arms along the arms of the chair...	I	Seeding comfort, relaxation
	and then choose one arm.... and just raise it up slightly so that you hand is hovering about an inch above the chair arm.... that's right... raise the whole arm so that your elbow is also about an inch off the chair....		set the arm so that it is floating above the chair arm
	The Induction
	now just look at your hand... focus on that hand..... notice that the hand is moving very slightly.... very slightly upward.... that's right it's moving upwards...	I	Dissociation
	and with each movement you feel it getting lighter and lighter... moving up all the time.... gently moving.... rising...	D	Pacing experience
	that's right... and it's getting lighter and lighter.... and maybe now you are becoming aware that your arm is bending at the elbow.... as that hand lifts and rises.... more and more...	D	Pacing and leading
	[continue pacing and leading, noting and encouraging every movement]
	it is as if something is lifting that hand.... lifting and moving...		Pacing experience
	[the rate of movement usually accelerates after a few small rises, so be careful not to get left behind, start suggesting trance as soon as there is sustained movement. It is also common for the hand to stop half way, just suggest that is exactly as it should be and carry on leading. ]
	and as that hand moves on you may be feeling your eyes are getting heavier.... unfocusing.... as that hand moves upward... those eyes are getting heavier and heavier....	D
	and maybe you want to close them now... or when that hand touches your [mention whatever the hand seems be heading for...] chest....	D	Bind of alternatives
	and when that hand touches your chest... your eyes will close completely... and that hand will drop into your lap as quickly as you go into a deep trance.... that's right.... going into trance now...	D
	Deepener
	and with each breath out... you feel yourself going deeper and deeper.... more relaxed... more comfortable... more at ease...	>
	It's as if you have a voice in your head saying... with each breath out... 'Deeper and Deeper'... 'More at ease'... 'Deeper and Deeper'... 'More at ease'...	D
	And each gentle breath is making you more relaxed... letting go.... nothing to do.... and just take a few moments to enjoy that wonderful feeling of relaxation... as every part of your body relaxes deeply... deeply deeply relaxed ... now.	D	look for eyelid trembling, or test for eye catalepsy
	[Carry on with the therapy]

 

 

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