1. Relaxation

If you are bothered by noise while you practice you can try
to mask out the noise with some other source of sound.
You can try stereo music in the background, or white
noise if you like. If like most people you don't have a white
noise generator, try tuning a radio receiver between
stations. The static you get when you do that is similar to
white noise. However this takes an older or cheaper FM
receiver without a noise suppressor. Sometimes AM tuners
can be used for this. This should just be in the
background and not too loud to be distracting.
The basic divisions of a hypnotic induction are
relaxation, deepening, suggestion application, and
termination.
1. Relaxation
Your first job in the hypnotic induction is to slow the
juices down and get yourself relaxed. But don't try to force
your mind to relax (whatever that means)! If you get
yourself physically relaxed, your mind will follow.
Relaxation – really deep relaxation – is an ability that
most people have either lost or never developed. Some
people can do it quite easily, though. They just let go of
their tensions and let every part of their body become limp
and relaxed. If you are one of these people, begin your
self-hypnosis practice by getting nicely relaxed. Take your
time. This is not something you want to rush.
The time involved for the relaxation phase of your
self-hypnosis induction can vary from half an hour to just
a few seconds. It is an important part of the induction and
should not be slighted. As you get better and your skill
increases you will recognize deeply relaxed states, and
you will be able to achieve them in a surprisingly short