Yes. If you've ever zoned out while driving, watching TV, or working on something relaxing, you've likely drifted into hypnosis already. We also pass through this state every night falling asleep, and every morning waking up — part of why so many of us have our best ideas at those times. The scientific term is the alpha-theta state, referring to the brain wave activity present during this kind of focused awareness.

No. You're aware and in control the entire time. Hypnosis isn't something done to you — it's a natural state you're gently guided into, and you can stop at any moment.

After understanding your specific learning style, Jennifer will gently guide you into a hypnotic state using verbal cues — a process not unlike guided meditation. You'll simply sit back, relax, and listen. You'll likely still notice mental chatter; unlike meditation, your mind doesn't need to go quiet for hypnosis to work. Some people notice sensations like lightness, heaviness, tingling, or deep relaxation. In deeper states, it can feel like your mind wandered off somewhere else entirely.