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Hypnosis: The Power of SuggestionWith Maria
Join us for a fascinating and insightful session exploring the world of hypnosis, the power of suggestion and the remarkable relationship between the conscious and subconscious mind.
During this session, we will explore what hypnosis really is, how it works and what happens within the brain when we enter a hypnotic state. We will look at the differences between hypnosis and mesmerism, exploring their history, connections and the ways in which our understanding of these practices has evolved.
We will also delve into the art of hypnotic induction, discovering how different techniques can guide us into altered states of awareness, relaxation and heightened focus. From the traditional use of pendulums to the various stages and phases of hypnosis, we will explore how suggestion, attention and the mind work together to create these experiences.
This session offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of hypnosis, challenge common misconceptions and discover just how powerful the mind can be.
Whether you are simply curious or wish to expand your knowledge of hypnosis and its techniques, this session promises to be an intriguing journey into the power of suggestion.
About Your Tutor – Maria Bott
Maria Bott brings more than four decades of experience in holistic wellbeing, personal development and the exploration of parapsychology. Her journey began in Rugby in 1980, when she opened her first practice in Bilton as a hypnotherapist and psychic counsellor after training with the Institute of Hypnosis and Parapsychology. By 1982, she was teaching workshops for the Institute and later spoke at a number of Fringe Medicine Conferences, beginning a lifelong commitment to studying and sharing ideas about the extraordinary potential of the human mind.
After moving to Tampa, Florida, in 1985, Maria continued her work through private practice, life coaching, self-hypnosis and yoga. She became an Usui Reiki Master Teacher in 1998 and, in 1999, qualified as a certified yoga teacher with Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bengaluru, India, through an exchange programme at the University of South Florida. In 2025, after many years in the United States and most recently running Blissful Body Life Coaching, LLC, Maria returned home to Rugby. Having studied parapsychology throughout most of her adult life, she brings a wealth of personal study, professional experience and curiosity to this introductory class, creating a welcoming space in which participants can explore this fascinating subject with an open and enquiring mind.
£25 per person
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Tree of Life Holistics Rugby, Paradise Street,Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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