It is a skilled verbal communication, used during a 'deep relaxation' (alpha brain waves and deeper) which helps direct a person's imagination in such a way to bring about intended alterations in sensations, perceptions, feelings, emotions, thoughts and behavior.

The National Institutes of Health recognizes the Deep relaxation response and its broad health benefits...including the reduction of pain and stress. It can increase energy and decrease fatigue...also used to increase motivation, productivity, improve decision-making abilities and confidence.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness. Your attention is so focused while in this state of deep relaxation that anything going on around you is temporarily blocked out or ignored. In this naturally occurring state, you may focus on your attention on specific thoughts or tasks.

When was last time you felt serene?