For many people, hypnosis is best known as a party trick or a bit of entertainment: A hypnotist on stage asks for a volunteer who undergoes hypnosis, then, at a snap of the hypnotist’s fingers, the ...

If you’re like most people, your idea of hypnosis comes from the movies or TV. You might think that hypnotherapists can use hypnosis to control your mind and make you do things you wouldn’t otherwise ...

Misrepresentations of hypnosis seem to pervade television shows and movies. For instance, they suggest hypnosis produces an unusual state of consciousness (trance) associated with loss of willpower ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Sleep hypnosis could be a potential therapy for sleep disorders, but more research is needed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

When it comes to mastering healthy habits, sleep is probably–by far–the one I have to work at the most. When life gets busy, sleep is the first thing that gets compromised, every time. But I’ve been ...

Richard Barker is “the Incredible Hypnotist.” His name shimmers on marquees of old movie theaters, fairgrounds and cruise lines. “I love my own name being in lights,” Barker said. Based in Orlando, ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...