rgn wrote:I think the lack of response is probably due to there being many threads of this type posted and people just start skipping over them.
Also people don't like repeating themselves. Ah well, sometimes we have to do things that we don't like because they should be done...
To an extent, trancing is something that you have to learn to do. Some people can do it first time, others take longer. Some people take a lot longer, it took me about 4 years. Patience is a virtue.
Every mind is slightly different, so this learning process is quite a personal journey. What works for one person may not work for another. This makes it annoyingly difficult to answer many newbie questions, e.g.:
Should I use binaural beat files?
Should I lie down or sit down?
How many files can I listen to?
How often should I listen?
Will it work if I ... ?
etc.
The answer is to try it, and if it works then try it again. Do what works for you. Simple.
What does it feel like when you are going into trance? Again this is something that varies. The most common signs are:
heaviness in arms or legs
lack of awareness of your situation
slowing of thoughts
sleepiness
pleasant numbness or tingling in the body
generally feeling pleasantly relaxed and still
Remember that hypnosis is not magic, and it is not what you have seen in films or cartoons. Just because a file is written, doesn't mean that it will work on anyone. Just because it worked for someone, doesn't mean that it will work for you. Different hypnotists have different hypnotic techniques, styles, recording techniques, voices... etc. Sometimes a particular file or style will just click. Other times, you will adapt yourself to a style or technique with practice. Other times, it works for other reasons that I don't understand.
Hope that this helps.
ZAP