If you want to learn hypnosis effectively, you need to start with the basics. The first stage of the covert hypnosis process is to establish rapport. It allows you to connect with the person you want to hypnotize at a subconscious level so that they accept your influence easily.
There are a variety of relationship building techniques that you can learn as you learn hypnosis.
mirror image
Mirror image is perhaps the first technique you learn when you learn hypnosis. Mirroring the gestures and facial expressions of the person you want to hypnotize is particularly effective in establishing rapport.
The key to applying this technique successfully is to make reflected gestures and facial expressions look natural. That’s why you should use them as reactions to what the other person says.
For example, if the person you want to influence nods when they agree with something you say, you should nod only when they say something you agree with and not when you are speaking.
You will fully understand this technique as you learn hypnosis and practice it. In general, the more you practice, the more effective your mirror image will be.
crossed mirror images
Cross-mirror imaging is an equally effective technique. You simply have to do the same gesture but in the opposite direction.
For example, you can touch your chin with your left hand if the person used their right hand to do so. Similarly, you can cross your right leg instead of your left leg.
Novices just beginning to learn hypnosis will find cross mirror images easier to use than mirror images as it is not as easy for the person you want to hypnotize to notice. Still, all the rules for using the fundamental technique apply.
You should do everything you can to avoid making your cross-mirror image obvious. Use your gestures and facial expressions as reactions to hide them from the critical mind and make them accepted only by the subconscious mind.
eye contact mirror
The eye contact mirror also works very well. You simply need to look at the person the same way he looks at you. Remember to use the same length of eye contact as well.
If the person looks you in the eye for a short period of time and then looks down, you should do the same. Use the mirror of eye contact while you speak and also when they speak to you to establish a more effective relationship.
This technique is not only effective for building a relationship. It helps you avoid staring at the person and this is a mistake most people make when learning hypnosis.
voice match
Voice matching works extremely well. You have to use the same tone of voice and speak at the same speed as the other person. It will be better if you can also adopt his accent.
To use this technique to establish rapport, you must rely heavily on your sensory acuity. Try to notice the details of the person’s voice as early in the conversation as possible.
They try to match his voice. Just remember to do it subtly to avoid voice matching being a report-breaking taunt.
vocabulary matching
Vocabulary blending is a very effective technique for building rapport. It is perhaps the most natural and easy to use. You will see this as you learn hypnosis and practice it. It’s also harder for the person to notice that you’re trying to influence them in some way.
What you have to do is use the same expressions and jargon that the person uses. In some cases, you can prepare for this in advance. If you are trying to hypnotize a manager, you can use some jargon that he uses to establish rapport.
You should definitely try to find out which form of perception the person uses the most by capturing keywords in their language. If you use mainly auditory perception, you will use “I am listening”, “So I am listening” and other similar phrases. To build a relationship effectively, you also need to use such phrases.
Now you can learn hypnosis and practice it more successfully using a variety of techniques to build rapport. Keep learning more to be even more successful.