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Mastering Hypnosis

Like Duolingo, but for Mastering Hypnosis. Tomo turns the whole topic into a game you play five minutes a day, until it actually sticks.

For the part of you with thirty open tabs that never became anything.

230 bite-size levelsAbout 5 minutes each

Free during early access · No credit card · iPhone & Android

Harvey the Hypno-Hamster
Mastering Hypnosis
with Harvey the Hypno-Hamster
230
Levels
10
Sections
5
Min/day
What you'll learn

Key ideas in Mastering Hypnosis

  • Hypnosis involves focused, selective attention
  • Sleep involves a loss of conscious awareness
  • Suggestions of 'letting go' should be timed with the out-breath
  • The natural rhythm of breathing mirrors the cycle of tension and release
  • The fundamental difference between sleep and hypnotic trance
  • Using breathing to deepen relaxation
  • Physical ease allows the mind to stop monitoring external threats
  • Physical discomfort acts as a 'critical' distraction for beginners
  • Muscle relaxation often leads to facial smoothing and stillness
  • Changes in breathing rate and eye-flicker (REM) are common signs
  • Recognizing visible signs of entering trance
  • Induction moves from the wide external world to narrow internal focus
  • Focusing on internal sensations like heartbeat or warmth triggers the shift
  • Lower pitch and slower tempo signal safety and calm
  • Rhythmic delivery helps the subject's brainwaves entrain to a relaxed state
  • The necessity of physical comfort for beginners
Why not just Google it

You've tried the other tabs

Wikipedia

Thirty open tabs. Four facts you actually kept.

YouTube

You watched. You nodded. By Sunday it was gone.

ChatGPT

One answer, then back to scrolling.

Online courses

Eight weeks. You meant to finish. You didn't.

Tomo gives Mastering Hypnosis the Duolingo treatment: levels, streaks, and quick quizzes that test what you just learned. That game loop is what the tabs above never had, so it's the one you actually finish.

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Here's what playing it feels like

A real question from this course. Take your best guess.

The Breath and the Focus

Imagine you are guiding a friend into a trance; what is actually happening to their mind?

Get it right to open this lesson and 229 more in the app.

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Where Mastering Hypnosis takes you

Unlock the hidden potential of the human mind. Learn to guide others into deep relaxation, use the power of suggestion for change, and master the art of self-influence through practical, real-world techniques.

  1. 1

    Your First Trance

    • The Secret to Instant Relaxation
    • Testing the Mind's Response
    • The Magnetic Hands Experiment
    • How to Wake Someone Up Safely
  2. 2

    The Art of Suggestion

    • Words That Change Reality
    • Using Your Voice as a Tool
    • The Power of 'Imagine'
    • Direct vs. Indirect Commands
    • Building Unstoppable Rapport
    • Avoiding Common Beginner Mistakes
  3. 3

    Deepening the Experience

    • The Staircase to Deep Trance
    • Fractionation: The Secret to Going Deeper
    • Testing for Depth Without Waking Them
  4. 4

    Hypnosis in the Real World

    • Helping Friends Stop Smoking or Biting Nails
    • Using Trance for Public Speaking Confidence
    • Hypnosis for Sports and Peak Performance
    • Managing Pain and Discomfort with Words
    • Improving Study Habits and Memory Recall
  5. 5

    Handling Tricky Situations

    • What to Do if Someone Won't Go Under
    • Managing Distractions and Noise
    • Dealing with Unexpected Emotional Releases
    • Hypnosis in Loud or Busy Places
  6. 6

    The Professional's Toolkit

    • Rapid Inductions for Fast Results
    • The Handshake Induction Explained
    • Using Confusion to Bypass Resistance
    • The Power of Post-Hypnotic Suggestions
    • Ethics and Keeping People Safe
  7. 7

    Self-Hypnosis for Personal Growth

    • Becoming Your Own Guide
    • Programming Your Mind for Success
    • Using Trance for Better Sleep
    • Overcoming Personal Fears Alone
    • Creating Your Own Daily Scripts
    • The 5-Minute Mental Reset
  8. 8

    Advanced Mental Architecture

    • The Milton Model of Language
    • Metaphors That Heal and Change
    • Anchoring Feelings to Physical Touches
    • Time Distortion Techniques
  9. 9

    The Science and History

    • What the Brain Looks Like in Trance
    • From Mesmerism to Modern Science
    • The Placebo Effect and Hypnosis
    • Debunking Hollywood Myths
    • The Future of Mind-Body Medicine
  10. 10

    Mastery and Review

    • Recap: The Core Principles of Trance
    • Putting It All Together: A Full Session
    • How to Keep Practicing and Improving
    • Final Thoughts on the Power of the Mind

10 sections · 46 units · 230 levels. Built to play, not to enroll.

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