All of us is susceptible to [tag-tec]suggestion[/tag-tec] in varying degrees, and therefore, susceptible to the influence of [tag-tec]hypnosis[/tag-tec]. Some react to [tag-tec]hypnosis session[/tag-tec] within minutes, for some it just takes more time. The answer is to be found in the nature of the techniques used and in the hypnotists themselves who may not be activating their medium in efficient manner.

Problematic subjects who appear not to react to [tag-tec]hypnotic induction[/tag-tec] very well can also be made good subjects by applying proper procedures. It is undeniably true that all people are capable of being [tag-tec]hypnotized[/tag-tec] because of the immense power that [tag-ice]suggestion[/tag-ice] has over our minds and actions.

Words carry the vital meaning since it is in them that the power of suggestion lies. The words “relax” or “sleep” convey stimuli to the [tag-tec]mind[/tag-tec] totally different from the word “fire”, for example, if shouted in a crowder place.

The hypnotist is presented with the task of employing such [tag-tec]suggestive[/tag-tec] language as to make the [tag-ice]hypnotic induction[/tag-ice] more certain by using only words or stimuli that induce feelings of ease, relaxation and passivity, which, in turn will result in the deep [tag-tec]hypnotic state[/tag-tec] desired by the hypnotist.

To my experience, the subject will inevitably respond to suggestions of the word stimuli if skillfully used by the [tag-tec]hypnotist[/tag-tec]. Suggestion is powerful beyond imagination and we have all seen it work. If a person in a crowd yawns, it is only a mater of time before all others yawn.

You can also try the following experiment and persuade yourself in the immense power of suggestibility. Suggest that you are going to demonstrate the power of suggestion. Tell the participants to think about swallowing. Tell them they will suddenly have an irresistible urge to contract their throats, and as they attempt to resist it, the urge keeps growing. Now tell them they will continue swallowing as you speak to them about it.

These simple, yet powerful demonstrations, show how both acts and words can be used as stimuli for the purpose of setting up proper responses desired by the hypnotist. By using proper words or stimuli and applying the right suggestions, the hypnotist can set up stimulus-response cycles that will lead to [tag-ice]hypnotic state[/tag-ice] in most people, since, as the previous examples have shown, all people are suggestible and all of us react to situations to which we have become sensitized.