Relaxation Inductions
During a relaxation induction, speak in a monotone voice. Stretch out your words. Speak slowly and methodically and enunciate clearly.
When working with the subconscious mind, you must be very careful that you say exactly what you mean. The subconscious mind will take things literally. Any time you are working with someone under hypnosis, speak very clearly. Make sure that she can understand every word. Act as though the person you are hypnotizing is a foreigner and does not speak your language very well. You need to speak slowly and clearly so that there is no misunderstanding, because if you pronounce a word incorrectly, the subconscious mind may process it as another word.
Practice saying the phrase, "Jack and Jill went up the hill." Stretch out the words, especially the word "and." Practice this until it is as relaxing (i.e., boring) as possible. This is the only time in your life when being boring is a good thing.
It is important to refer to the five senses during the induction. Most people relate strongly to one of the senses: sight, touch, hearing, smell, or taste. I like to involve as many of the other senses as possible.