Sports is 90% Mental so you need a secret weapon...
What is Sports Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a state of deeply focused attention combined with relaxation and vivid imagery. You may have experienced this when you “zoned out” while driving or while watching movies. Your attention is focused on the screen or road so you tune out noises, distractions or even people. In this same state, athletes are given performance suggestions or may be asked to visualize elements of a game or event. By utilizing Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Visualization athletes are able to improve muscle memory, gain mental control, release old problems and improve athletic performance. They also learn how to transfer skills and techniques from their head (thoughts) to their body (actions).Who can benefit?
Mental techniques such as Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Visualization have been used by Olympic athletes since the early 1900’s. Their practical application in sports today is almost unlimited. Numerous athletes around the world focus on both the body and mind to reach peak levels. Common sports include:Basketball Football Boxing MMA Wrestling Hockey Speed Skating Golf Swimming Tennis Soccer Running Figure Skating Weight Lifting
What can you do for me?
Individual athletes and teams build confidence, heighten awareness of body position and movement, reinforce skills and abilities and improve coordination. Other advantages include getting in the zone faster, staying there longer and increasing the ability to focus. Athletes learn to overcome mental blocks, negativity, fear, anxiety, distractions and concentration on past failures. These methods can also be used with athletes needing to counteract the effects of aging.For challenges caused by problems beyond the scope of the game, athletes can benefit from pain management and assistance in dealing with personal issues (past and present) that affect athletic performance.