I am going to share a technique of how to hypnotize people. It is very short, very easy, and very powerful. It is totally interactive with the subject.
I always preface every induction with this statement:
If at any time, or for any reason, you find that you are not comfortable when being in trance, simply say the word "Exit" out loud and you will immediately be made to feel comfortable and will taken out of trance.
That being said...
First, let the subject know that hypnosis is all about desire, permission, and being able to follow instructions. If they want to be hypnotized, and they allow it to happen, and do what you say, they can be.
Next, let them know that there is nothing that they need to do to help you. They can't make it happen, but they can notice it when it does.
Let them know that trance is when the body "automatically reacts" to suggestion. Its kind of like goose bumps. You can't make them happen, but you can notice them when they do.
Finally, you say: (this is what you would consider the "script")
"in a moment, I will be saying the names of some colors. I won't let you know what colors I am going to say, but when I say the first color, you will notice a nice warm glow in your chest. It will be very soothing and will feel very good. Let me know when you feel this, and we will move on.
Is this ok with you? (I added this since the original posting..permission established, goes right by the watchdog)
Are you ready? (this is important to say)
(then say a color and snap your fingers and then wait for them to tell you they feel it.)
(When they do..say) Feels good doesn't it.
Are we ready to move on?
Okay, when I say the next color, you will notice this warm glow will spread all over your body, relaxing you very much and feeling absolutely wonderful. You will notice that your eyelids have become very heavy. It is up to you if you close them or not, but will find it is much easier to relax if you do. When you feel this, let me know and we will proceed.
Is that ok with you? Good.
Are you ready?
(then say a color and snap your fingers and then wait for them to tell you they feel it or you see them struggling with their eyes)
(When they do..say) Are we ready to move on?
Good.
When I say the next color, you will notice your eye lids are so relaxed that they will no longer open. When you are sure they are that relaxed, I want you to try to open them, and give them a good try. You will notice that the harder you try to open them, the more firmly they remain closed.
Is that ok with you? Good.
Are you ready?
(then say a color and snap your fingers and then wait for them to test their eyes)
(When you see them trying to open them, tell them...) Thats good, now stop trying and feel yourself drifting deeper into trance. Notice how good that feels.
That's it.
They are now fairly deep in trance and ready for you to apply suggestions or deepen further.
The interaction with the subject during the induction, as well as having them tell you when they feel it and when to proceed, should eliminate any hesitancy or confidence issues on your part.
You don't have to cross your fingers and hope that what you are doing is working. You get continuous feedback from the only one who knows if it is working or not.
Realize, that suggestions like "sleep", and "relax", are just that. Suggestions. Suggestions that the body (reactive mind) knows how to automatically react to. They aren't required, but they are easily understood.
With this method, I usually have someone in trance in less than 30 seconds. Without manhandling them, surprising them, confusing them, yelling at them, or even touching them. It works also extremely well with analytical subjects. (You can tell them they can watch as their body reacts..LOL).
If you get someone who does not respond to your suggestions, it is because for some reason they are not following your instructions.
You will find that this does it very well, and very quickly. Check it out
John