Hypnosis and deep hypnotic states are the place where neural plasticity can be accelerated

Hypnosis works by leveraging neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganise itself, and make changes by forming new neural connections throughout life. You can hear Stanford University Neuroscientist, Andrew Huberman; explain the connection between neuroplasticity and hypnosis on this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLJowTOkZVo at point 1:01

Huberman says, "The one thing that's very close to visualisation, which is very powerful based on neuroimaging studies, (so legitimate science, I should say), is hypnosis.

"Hypnosis is a really unique state of mind and body. I'm very interested in hypnosis because of the work with (*Dr. David) Spiegel, and the incredible success that he's had with pain management, smoking cessation, these kinds of things. Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation, not unlike sleep, but also deep focus, so it's very unlike any other state of mind."

"Hypnosis is a deliberate narrowing of context.. so the person or the audio script is bringing you into a state of mind that's centered around particular types of events, but you're in deep rest, and the idea is that you're taking that plasticity process of focus and urgency and then rest, and you're combining them into a single session. And so hypnosis and deep hypnotic states are the place where neural plasticity can be accelerated."

Update! You can now listen to the full episode (#1513) on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HnJSVAxlfZVREkojSJ39c?si=4f8WuCNATVS3S17OLwV12A&dl_branch=1 It's very enjoyable! & Follow Andrew Huberman (@hubermanlab) on Instagram, for more wonderful insights, his posts are always wonderfully informative and educational.

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