When you know the facts, hypnosis is nothing more than a simple form of relaxation. An individual is in a state of openness to suggestions, or a group of techniques is used to focus the mind for the unconscious to take in pre-agreed-upon tips to help facilitate change are, understood as hypnosis. Misconceptions about hypnosis and its use in therapy are rampant due to a lack of education and how the entertainment industry has portrayed hypnosis. There are several common hypnosis myths and misconceptions that we're going to dispel in this post.