NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming. The word ‘neuro’ signifies neurology (the brain) while ‘linguistic’ refers to the words we use to interpret our experiences. ‘Programming’ encompasses our values, strategies and behavioural patterns as a whole. NLP is a multidisciplinary modality, which means that
Read moreThe Mind-Body Connection in Sports Hypnosis and NLP
Sports hypnosis works on the axiom of the mind-body connection. Up until this point in Western medicine, the mind and body have been viewed as two separate things. It has only been through more recent advances in neuroscience
Read morePositive expectation in the context of sports hypnosis.
Another important foundation within the field of hypnosis is creating a positive expectation. Expectation is a strong component in human behaviour and motivation. Whatever the outcome, negative or positive, people are always looking to fulfil expectations.
Read moreWhat is sports hypnosis?
Sports hypnosis, in its essence, is exactly what the name suggests. It’s a form of hypnosis specifically designed for the purpose of improving an athlete’s performance in their desired sport. It has been used by every level of sportsperson, ranging from amateur to professional, and has the ability to enable greater results in just about every type of sport. You may be wondering how hypnosis, which is a form of therapy dealing with the mind, assists in sport, which is dependent on the physical output of the body.
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