Hypnosis is a self-induced alert state of consciousness created through intense, focused relaxation. This altered state accesses the unconscious/subconscious mind to send data to and receive data from. Everyone experiences this self-induced state several times a day whenever they become lost in thought or daydream and find themselves temporarily oblivious to the world around them. During these times the brain and body take a pleasant break from the hectic pace of life. This natural hypnotic state is absolutely necessary for the body and is used regularly to download and upload data to and from the unconscious/subconscious mind. It is a highly creative, healing state.