What Mental State Do I Need to Be In to Be Hypnotized for Lasting Change?

You don’t need a “perfect” state — but you need a receptive one. In our work with clients and in audio session design, we’ve found that states that feel relaxed, open, and emotionally grounded are ideal. These often include: Alpha: calm, alert relaxation (like daydreaming or mindful focus) Theta: deeply relaxed, visual, creative (borderline sleep/dream states) The real criteria isn’t the EEG label — it’s whether the person is engaged, emotionally present, and willing to be shaped.