Hand Yardstick Test

(Marshall Sylver) – (Transcribed From An Actual Show) In a moment I’m going to tell you to begin concentrating on one of your hands. The moment that you do, you may concentrate either on your right hand or your left hand, it really doesn’t matter which You will concentrate on a hand that is free and unencumbered (You will concentrate …

Staircase Relaxation

(Marshall Sylver) – (Transcribed From An Actual Show) In a moment I’m going to begin relaxing you further In a moment I’m going to begin counting backwards from 10 to 1 again The moment I say the number 10, you will allow your eyelids to remain closed But the moment I say the number 10, you will in your minds …

Clasp Induction

(Marshall Sylver) – (Transcribed From An Actual Show) Look at me now … do not look away In a moment I’m going to continue relaxing you further (show subjects) In a moment Im going to tell you to extend you hands straight out in front of you The moment that you do you’ll place your palms approximately 12 inches apart. …

Fractional Relaxation

(Marshall Sylver) – (Transcribed From An Actual Show) (Deep breathing for a few minute) (Hypnotist stands still slowly rising and lowering his arms from his side) In a moment I’m going to count from 1 to 3 On the count of three, open your eyes, look at me, do not look away, 1 … 2 and 3 Open your eyes, …

Deep Relaxation Induction

(Chuck Milligan) – (Transcribed From An Actual Show) Place your feet down on the floor. Place one hand on each leg with your palms down. Now look down on one of your hands, it doesn’t matter which one, just look down at one of your hands. I want you to watch that hand. I want you to concentrate on your …