A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Melvin Powershttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-a-by-melvin-powers-1922--6157655A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Melvin Powers is a straightforward introduction to the principles and practice of using hypnosis on oneself for relaxation, concentration, habit change, and personal improvement.
The book explains self-hypnosis as a focused mental state in which attention becomes more concentrated and suggestions can be absorbed more effectively. Powers presents the subject in a practical way, emphasizing that self-hypnosis does not require mysterious powers or loss of control. Instead, it depends on relaxation, repetition, imagination, and the ability to direct one’s thoughts deliberately.
Readers are guided through methods for entering a hypnotic state, using verbal and mental suggestions, and gradually deepening concentration. The book also discusses how suggestions should be phrased so they are clear, positive, realistic, and connected to specific goals.
Powers explores several possible applications of self-hypnosis, including reducing nervous tension, strengthening confidence, improving concentration, developing better habits, and increasing motivation. He also explains the importance of regular practice, since the techniques become easier and more effective as familiarity grows.
A major theme of the book is the influence of repeated thoughts and expectations on behavior. Rather than presenting hypnosis as a magical solution, Powers encourages readers to use it as a structured tool for directing attention and reinforcing constructive patterns of thought.
The book also addresses common misconceptions about hypnosis and attempts to show that a hypnotized person remains aware and retains personal control throughout the process.
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]]>enBooksCopyright Dream Audio Bookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2d3d1e809d45c82e8b15fbe0ad4ad422.jpgA Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Melvin Powershttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-a-by-melvin-powers-1922--6157655Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:44:25 +0000Melvin PowersDream audio booksfeeds@dreamaudiobooks.comSummary from A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis:This book is written in terms that are comprehensible to the layman. The step-by-step instructions should afford the reader a means of acquiring self-hypnosis. The necessary material is here. The reader...A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Melvin Powers is a straightforward introduction to the principles and practice of using hypnosis on oneself for relaxation, concentration, habit change, and personal improvement.
The book explains self-hypnosis as a focused mental state in which attention becomes more concentrated and suggestions can be absorbed more effectively. Powers presents the subject in a practical way, emphasizing that self-hypnosis does not require mysterious powers or loss of control. Instead, it depends on relaxation, repetition, imagination, and the ability to direct one’s thoughts deliberately.
Readers are guided through methods for entering a hypnotic state, using verbal and mental suggestions, and gradually deepening concentration. The book also discusses how suggestions should be phrased so they are clear, positive, realistic, and connected to specific goals.
Powers explores several possible applications of self-hypnosis, including reducing nervous tension, strengthening confidence, improving concentration, developing better habits, and increasing motivation. He also explains the importance of regular practice, since the techniques become easier and more effective as familiarity grows.
A major theme of the book is the influence of repeated thoughts and expectations on behavior. Rather than presenting hypnosis as a magical solution, Powers encourages readers to use it as a structured tool for directing attention and reinforcing constructive patterns of thought.
The book also addresses common misconceptions about hypnosis and attempts to show that a hypnotized person remains aware and retains personal control throughout the process.
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]]>falseaa618edf-f147-540b-95e2-956e0aeda31dserialForeword & Chapter 1 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - What You Should Know About Self-Hypnosishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foreword-chapter-1-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-what-you-should-know-about-self-hypnosis--59589033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589033Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:40:00 +0000Melvin Powers1459false1fullChapter 2 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - What About the Dangers of Hypnosis?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-2-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-what-about-the-dangers-of-hypnosis--59589051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589051Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Melvin Powers750false2fullChapter 3 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - Is Hypnosis the Answer?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-3-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-is-hypnosis-the-answer--59589043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589043Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:20:00 +0000Melvin Powers903false3fullChapter 4 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - How Does Self-Hypnosis Work?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-4-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-how-does-self-hypnosis-work--59589096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589096Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:40:00 +0000Melvin Powers888false4fullChapter 5 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - How to Arouse Yourself from the Self-Hypnotic Statehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-5-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-how-to-arouse-yourself-from-the-self-hypnotic-state--59589036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589036Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000Melvin Powers460false5fullChapter 6 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - How to Attain Self-Hypnosishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-6-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-how-to-attain-self-hypnosis--59589048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589048Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:20:00 +0000Melvin Powers867false6fullChapter 7 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - Deepening the Self-Hypnotic Statehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-7-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-deepening-the-self-hypnotic-state--59589041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589041Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:40:00 +0000Melvin Powers1281false7fullChapter 8 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - What You Should Know About Becoming an Excellent Subjecthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-8-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-what-you-should-know-about-becoming-an-excellent-subject--59589059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589059Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0000Melvin Powers1252false8fullChapter 9 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - Techniques for Reaching the Somnambulistic Statehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-9-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-techniques-for-reaching-the-somnambulistic-state--59589054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589054Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:20:00 +0000Melvin Powers1255false9fullChapter 10 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - A New Approach to Self-Hypnosis When All Else Failshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-10-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-a-new-approach-to-self-hypnosis-when-all-else-fails--59589183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589183Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:40:00 +0000Melvin Powers1246false10fullChapter 11 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - Psychological Aids and Their Functionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-11-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-psychological-aids-and-their-function--59589105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589105Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000Melvin Powers1086false11fullChapter 12 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - The Nature of Hypnosishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-12-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-the-nature-of-hypnosis--59589063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589063Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:20:00 +0000Melvin Powers700false12fullChapter 13 of A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis - Practical Applications of Self-Hypnosishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-13-of-a-practical-guide-to-self-hypnosis-practical-applications-of-self-hypnosis--59589101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59589101Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:40:00 +0000Melvin Powers1340false13full