What is an induction?

Don’t be scared. Inductions are actually very relaxing!

in·duc·tion

/inˈdəkSH(ə)n/
the process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something.

What is an induction?

An “induction” is the process that a hypnotist utilizes to get a client into a hypnotic state. It’s not magic, but rather a series of techniques that help relax the body and get the mind into the subconscious state.

What types of inductions are there?

Inductions can include:

  • Having a user visualize images;

  • Focusing the users attention to things like the breath or body for tension release;

  • Story telling;

  • or even confusion tactics like talking really fast.

What is the purpose of an induction?

The purpose of an induction is to help get a user into the subconscious mind and trance state.


How do you get into a trance state?

It’s a process. In fact, just like falling asleep, some people can make it happen quickly. However, for others it may take a bit longer.

Your custom Burble session allows you to pick one or multiple induction techniques to help you zen out. Each induction is geared to help focus the mind, while relaxing the body through techniques like visualizations, directives, and/or stories.

For example, one induction might be having you visualize walking down a staircase, while the next is visualizing and remembering what a hot bath feels like. This inductions aim to help you leave daily life and enter into the creative trance state- more aptly known to Burble as the hypnotic and subconscious state.

Why are inductions important?

Inductions are a key component to the success of a hypnosis session, because if you do not get into the trance state, the hypnotic suggestions provided in your treatment cannot go into the subconscious mind. This means, that the suggestions for change will not enter into the place where your root emotions and behaviors exist to change them. While there are no guarantees a suggestion will be accepted, the chance for acceptance increases significantly when provided to the subconscious mind verse the conscious mind.

How do I know which inductions are good for me?

There is no hard set of rules that dictate what inductions are better than others for an individual. We recommend trying a few and finding which are your favorites. In fact, because each day is different, you may find that some days one works great and then other days it’s not as effective, and you may find others more enjoyable. This is why Burble puts you in the control seat to curate your own Burble induction! Listen to what YOU LIKE. Not what we think EVERYONE SHOULD like.

Induction Examples:

Walking down a staircase…


A burble induction might have you close your eyes and visualize walking down a staircase. In the visualization, we may ask you to imagine a staircase you have seen before or just make one up! As we guide you down the staircase we could ask you to remember the feeling of walking or the momentum of moving down toward something. This helps you focus on our words AND tap your memories, creative mind and relax. In turn, as you follow along, your thoughts quiet down too.