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  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Mind-Body Medicine

Background:

  • Contemplative practices, including mindfulness, meditation, music, and spirituality, are gaining popularity.
  • There is growing interest in understanding the relationship between hypnosis and these practices.
  • Key questions involve similarities, differences, and the role of suggestion in mindfulness-based interventions.

Discussion:

  • Investigates hypnotic-like aspects within various contemplative practices.
  • Examines the influence of words, imagery, and intentions in contemplative techniques.
  • Explores the potential integration of hypnosis with music and spiritual practices for therapeutic benefits.

Key Insights:

  • Highlights empirical research and emerging perspectives on hypnosis and contemplative practices.
  • Identifies commonalities in attention focus and induction procedures toward altered states of consciousness.
  • Addresses the role of suggestion in mindfulness-based interventions.

Outlook:

  • Presents future research directions for understanding altered states of consciousness.
  • Suggests potential for integrating hypnosis with complementary practices for enhanced well-being.
  • Encourages further exploration of the psychological and neurological underpinnings of these practices.