To get the positive benefit of hypnosis, a person must embrace the idea of going into a mental trance.
Many people misunderstood the concept of trance caused by hypnosis.
Some people may even fear it.
One of the main concerns of people getting hypnotized is to be totally "out" to the point where they will have no memory of the experience.
The truth is, that does not happen unless his is given a specific suggestion to forget it.
A light trance state feels no difference from relaxation.
Since it is a normal occurrence, a person in this state feels a sense of familiarity no matter how deep in trance he goes.
One common example of this mental muse that we go into everyday is when we are driving our car.
When we are in a "driving trance", our body takes over the control of the vehicle.
Our mind can wonder away and yet we are totally aware of what is happening in your car and all around you.
You can bring your attention back immediate to the steering wheel whenever you want.
Another misconception about trance is based on idea that somehow a person is giving over control to the hypnotist.
The practice of hypnosis is not to overpower another person, but rather a complex interaction between the hypnotist and the person being hypnotized.
It is a cooperative act.
When a hypnotist is trying to induce a hypnotic state, waves of energy moves toward each other, synchronizing and come together like a dance.
Think of hypnosis as two people working together toward a mutual end, which is establish a better communication with the Subconscious Mind.