Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for anything you do or attempt to do here. This is to be done using your own discretion. I do not know you, so I can not possibly suggest what is right or wrong for you. Dr. Schultz was the first to develope a system of hypnotic suggestions called Autogenic Training. He published the first book on it in 1932. He recognized that while under hypnosis the subject experienced various feelings such as warmth and heaviness. He went on to teach practices to self induce these feelings and, consequently, induce hypnotic states. Auto-genic means self created. Autogenic Training is a method of distinct auto suggestive formulas to relieve tension, for stress management, and to relieve psychosomatic disturbances, including many cases of insomnia, overweight, inability to concentrate, high blood pressure, constipation, skin problems, etc. Some people use Autogenic Training or self-hynosis as an aid to meditation, concentration, and to keep their focus during magick. Today that is what we are going to practice. Self-hypnosis. Lay down in a comfortable position. If you are doing this meditation to relax, fine, go on to sleep if you like, but if not, then try and stay awake if you can. If not, don't worry. You will next time. lol! Believe me. I know all about this one. I fell asleep dozens of times. Okay, the idea is to allow your physical body to relax so that your mind can be free to travel; being uncomfortable will only inhibit this exercise. Actually this exercise is used for many things and is an excellent technique, one of my favorites, in fact. When I do meditations, relaxations, or self-hynosis, this is the ritual I always use. Comfortable? Let's begin now. First, a few suggestions towards success: Try not to let your mind wander. Don't think about anything but what you are doing right this moment. Forget everything else for awhile, and make sure you are where you won't be disturbed. Now I can tell you a trick that was told to me tohelp me learn better concentration techniques, but it is not a "Must". It is entirely your choice. Because of our society and the way that nudity is perceived, doing this ritual nude and uncovered will cause you to keep your focus on your body. It's an automatic response, although some find their thoughts, uh, wandering in a different direction while trying this, so if you are having problems of a sexual nature, I would save them for tantric magick. lol! Did I try it? Heh...I'm not telling. Ready now? Let's begin then. Inhale deeply and then exhale. Let a natural rhythm take over. Continue this for a minute or so, concentrating on your breathing and preparing yourself to focus. Now we are going to tense up our bodies. Tense it all up, every muscle, every nerve. Hold this for a moment and then release it. Now we begin the real work. ( lol! That oughta scare ya'. Oh, and for those of you reading in that don't know it, I am from Texas & I just normally talk that way.) Okay, beginning at your toes, I want you to tense up your toes and hold this for a few seconds, then release them. Keep your focus. Don't let your mind wander. Don't think about anything but what you are doing right this moment. Now move up a bit and do the same thing with your entire foot. You may do both feet together, if you wish. Tense them up and hold briefly, then release them. Keep focusing. Calf muscles (both) now. And go on down the list. Do not skip a thing. Thighs, hips and groin, abdomen, chest, arms, neck, face, scalp. As you release each body part and finally come to the scalp, feel the tension melt away and a lightness set in. Release your worries. Now here's where the exercise differs.
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