Self-hypnosis is a condition in which you your coach will teach you how to "program" your own subconscious mind. With the use of self-hypnosis, you will be able to continue programming yourself for the results you want, and the results will come much more quickly. Self-hypnosis differs from meditation in that during self-hypnosis the subconscious mind is in a state of focused concentration and receptivity -- alert, accepting and digesting the specific suggestions that are being fed into it.

While both have a calming effect, beginners often find it easier, more pleasant to go into trance than to meditate. Because hypnosis allows you to focus on specific problems, results are usually more predictable and amenable to suggestion.

opposed to creating a trance state to counter pain, Calm Birth uses profound visualization to create a fearless state with increased tolerance of pain, and increased awareness and intuition to make the right decisions in the labor process.

In self-hypnosis we evoke a very specific inner entity, an Inner Guide, which develops its own identity and its own agenda for helping us. Rather than using guided imagery, or repeating a word or phrase, we simply focus on an unchanging spot on the wall in order to minimize other stimuli so that the Inner Guide can become activated.

During a hypnosis session, you can simply let yourself be guided into relaxation, it is effortless. As a rule, having a professional hypnotize you brings faster results than self-hypnosis does. Although self-hypnosis is very powerful and works very well, it does take longer to achieve the desired goals.

Relaxation is a common by-product of meditation. Relaxation itself can assume many forms, such as taking a hot bath or reclining in the Lazy-boy and watching tv, etc. Meditation is an active process where the meditator remains fully aware of what the awareness is doing. It also attempts to transcend the thought process whereas many forms of relaxation still engage the thought process.

From a functional point of view, there is none. Hypnosis (or 'self hypnosis') and meditation are simply different ways of achieving much the same outcome: a shift in mind state to slower mental frequencies normally referred to as 'alpha' and 'theta'. In these altered states the conscious mind becomes more aware of inner events and imagery, and because it enters a passive mode it becomes many times more suggestible.

Self-hypnosis always involves some kind of control. However in Transcendental Meditation the mind experiences its most calm and restful state in an innocent and natural manner. Scientific research carried out world-wide shows that the physiological changes during Transcendental Meditation, and the wide range of benefits that they produce, are unique and completely distinguish Transcendental Meditation from self-hypnosis.

Self-hypnosis is hypnosis performed upon oneself. It is often called auto-hypnosis. The subject and the operate in this case is the same person.

Hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation, which can be induced either by a Hypnotherapist or by self-hypnosis. Many long time practitioners of Meditation are able to experience a similar effect. With Hypnotherapy the effect is combined with a therapy to help you let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and replace them with positive ones.

Most people will want to find a quiet, private place for their initial sessions. When you are comfortable with the trance state, it is very likely that you will be able to do your self-hypnosis anywhere you choose, from waiting in line at the supermarket to sitting in a crowded airport. The most important environmental aspects for the beginner are comfort, security, and freedom from interruptions. If you absolutely cannot find such a place in your home, try sitting in your parked car.

According to Dr. John Kappas self-hypnosis is an organization of the inhibitory process by overloading yourself with message units. This is differentiated from HETERO-HYPNOSIS in that hetero (From the Greek, meaning, "Other") is a disorganization of the inhibitory process. It is a form of mono-ideaism: Taking a thought and honing it down. You are organizing your thoughts. You cannot be suggesting to yourself and be disorganizing your thoughts.