Elman Induction Parts Overview: Basics and Techniques for Hypnosis

The Elman Induction is a systematic process involving steps like small muscle relaxation, fractionation, and large muscle catalepsy. This method aims to induce deep relaxation and trance states for hypnosis. Learn about the preliminary steps, muscle relaxation techniques, and breakout cheat sheets to effectively enhance hypnotic experiences. Dive into the world of hypnosis with this detailed guide on implementing the Elman Induction method.

• Hypnosis
• Elman Induction
• Relaxation Techniques
• Hypnotic State
• Deep Trance

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1. The Elman Induction Part 1 Bruce Anderson Ursula Ivonoffski DesireGuy Hypnosis

2. Agenda Intro 0. Preliminary 1.Small Muscle 2. Relaxation 3. Fractionation 4. Large Muscle 5. Amnesia

3. Intro The Elman Induction is a PROCESS Each step is an induction Each step is a (series of) test(s) Each step is a deepener This week: basics Next week: adjustments

4. PRELIMINARY Spot on wall above eye level Head level Roll eyes up to spot Focus Deep breath Pause Exhale and close eyes

5. Small Muscle Catalepsy Relax eyelids - So relaxed you KNOW they can t work - Test to satisfy yourself they won t work - The more you try they relax more - Quit testing

6. Relaxation Let that feeling of comfort flow all the way down across your body, just like a nice wave of relaxation From the top of your head all the way down to the bottom of your feet.

7. Breakout 1 cheat sheet Prelim: Spot on wall, focus, deep breath, exhale & close eyes Small Muscle: So relaxed you know they can t work; Test to satisfy self; quit testing Relaxation: Let comfort flow from top to bottom

8. Fractionation In a moment, open and close eyes Open: focus on spot First time Close allow yourself to relax maybe as much as 10 times deeper Second time Close double the awareness of that chair supporting your body Third time Close just let go

9. Large Muscle Catalepsy Squeeze right hand into a fist Pick up right arm Extend it level, parallel to floor Keep squeezing the fist That arm is so strong. Try to bend it it only gets more rigid (2 or 3x) <finger snap> let it relax back into your lap

10. Breakout 2 cheat sheet Prelim: Spot on wall, breath, close eyes Small Muscle: Relax eyelids, test Relax: Flow from head to toes Fractionate: 3x : Open spot 1 10x; 2 2x chair; 3 just let go Large Muscle: fist; arm level; strong try to bend (2-3x) snap & drop

11. AMNESIA We already have all the physical relaxation we need so now you can begin to relax yourself mentally In a moment, count slowly backward out loud from 100 Let every number you say help you double that mental relaxation By the time you reach 98, you can relax the rest of them away as if there is nothing more to count. A) <relax twice as deeply> B) <get ready to let them go> C) <let them go now>

12. Breakout 3 cheat sheet Prelim: Spot on wall, breath, close eyes Small Muscle: Relax eyelids, test Relax: Flow from head to toes Fractionate: 3x : spot; 1 10x; 2 2x chair; 3 let go Large Muscle: fist; level; try to bend (2-3x); snap & drop Amnesia: have all the physical we need now Count down from 100 out loud slowly Every number doubles relaxation 100 relax 2x; 99 ready to let go; 98 let go now

13. Be sure to come back next week to complete this amazing skill