Hand levitation hypnosis induction
The Ericksonian Hand Levitation Induction is said to have been developed by the hypnotist Milton Erickson.
The Erickson hand levitation induction, or the arm raise induction, is a pace and lead induction. A levitation induction works because when you extend your hand, it will naturally rise and fall slightly. The hypnotist reinforces every upward movement by mentioning it positively, then suggests that the movements will continue, and the hand will continue rising. A levitation induction links the upward movements to becoming hypnotized... as the hand goes higher the hypnosis gets deeper.
There are variants to the Erickson Levitation hypnotic induction. The hypnotist can choose to let the hand fall, or suggest it continues to rise until the hand touches the face, or even leave the levitated arm suspended in the air.
