The power of the human mind is unlimited.

This is actually a true statement, but for most people it is not a clear concept. The fact is that most of us never really studied our own minds. It is not really our fault; it is just that we were never taught anything about the mind, its functioning and abilities, or its very nature.

The Yogis of India and Tibet have studied the mind for thousands of years, mastering its very nature and many aspects. They have learned its mysteries and the various ways to control the mind, to focus it and develop it to unbelievable levels. These are very necessary practices for many reasons. First and foremost, in Yoga developing the mind is intended for the purposes of self-realization – for reaching enlightenment. Secondly, the development and concentration of the mind is necessary for achieving any goal in life, starting from improving your health, character, emotional level, or emotional and mental control, as well as many others. In this way you can improve every aspect of your life.

Ayurveda, which in Sanskrit translates as the "science of life," is the ancient Indian system of medicine dating back more than 5,000 years. Unparalleled by anything we know in the West, this comprehensive healing system integrates various therapies such as diet, Yoga, and herbal medicine to restore harmony and balance within the human body. It is used daily by millions of people in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and other countries. Ayurveda also had a major influence on Chinese and Tibetan medicine, and it continues today to be a great source of knowledge and wisdom for those living in the modern era.

The original Ayurvedic texts (such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita) date from 1000 BC and even farther back. Some of these texts are today available in English and other Western languages.

Hindu legend holds that Lord Brahma, the god of creation, upon recognizing the intense suffering of human civilization, taught various spiritual leaders how to ease this suffering by handing down the principles of Ayurveda. For thousands of years, these teachings were transmitted orally, but eventually they were recorded as Sanskrit poetry during India’s ancient Vedic period and were compiled into the classic books known as the Four Vedas.

Modern yogis are often very open to the use of hypnosis as a means to success on the spiritual path and in life. Actually this emerges from the Tantric view that yogis should aim to enhance their abilities and power of the mind since this will inevitably lead to success in the Yogic practice. In fact, one of the most fundamental texts of Yoga, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, still represents a milestone in the study of the mind, its inner functions, and how we can improve our mind power.

In order to see the connection between hypnosis and Yoga, we need to understand what hypnosis really is. Unfortunately, most people today tend to confuse hypnosis and hypnotherapy with stage hypnosis. Images of theatrical magician hypnotists usually come to mind. In these scenes, a fellow brings participants from the audience on stage and makes them do ridiculous things that they most likely regret later on. This leads to a mistaken understanding of a very powerful methodology, since hypnosis has much more to offer the human being than mere crowd entertainment.