Questions about hypnosis and breathwork
The questions people ask me before they book, answered properly.
The Physiological Sigh Breathing Technique: How to Do It and What the Stanford Study Found
The physiological sigh is two inhales through the nose and one long exhale. How to do it, the diagram, cyclic sighing, and what the 2023 Stanford study really found.
What Is Box Breathing? How to Do It and When It Helps
Box breathing means inhaling, holding, exhaling and holding again for a count of four. How to do it, how long, when it helps and what the research really shows.
Hypnosis vs Meditation: One Is an Intervention, the Other a Habit
Hypnosis is a guided session aimed at a specific problem. Meditation is a daily practice that trains awareness. How they differ, what research shows and which to use.
Will I Lose Control During Hypnosis? What You Keep and What You Let Go
Will you lose control during hypnosis? No. You stay aware, you can stop at any time and you can't be made to act against your will. Here is why it can feel otherwise.
What Is the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique? How to Do It and Why It Calms You
The 4-7-8 breathing technique means inhaling for 4, holding for 7 and exhaling for 8. How to do it step by step, what it helps with and what the research shows.
What Is Breathwork? Types, How It Works and What It Feels Like
What is breathwork? Changing how you breathe on purpose to change how you feel. The main types, from 4-7-8 to conscious connected, and who should be careful.
What Is Hypnosis? What Actually Happens in Your Mind
What is hypnosis? A natural state of focused attention where the critical mind goes quiet. How it works, what the brain research shows and if it's real.