There is a long history of hypnosis in sport proving how athletic performance can be increased dramatically in many areas, style correction, speed and strength enhancements are particularly effective. Most Champions use some form of hypnosis whether its visualization or affirmation and many seek the help of a professional hypnotist or sports psychologist to assist in their mental training. Sports Hypnotists differ from Psychologists in that they work directly with the Subconscious part of the brain the part that controls our behaviors, so change with hypnosis is often rapid.

A growing number of Sports Psychologists are beginning to realize that Sports Hypnosis is far more effective at getting quick results than Sports Psychology ever was. In fact a lot of the most effective techniques (such as visualization) used in Sports psychology are themselves in fact forms of hypnosis.

Sports Hypnosis differs from sports Psychology in various ways but particularly in that hypnosis works directly with the Subconscious part of the brain the part that controls our behaviors, so change with hypnosis is often rapid. This is of great interest to sports people who need to achieve 'the zone' when performing or if their sports behavior is largely unconscious in nature - this is true for any sport that conscious regulation hinders performance - for instance if speed is necessary.

Hypnosis is based in the Subconscious mind, the non-critical part of the psyche. There is little need for conscious acceptance, other than the desire to be helped. The traits you need mentally, emotionally and physically for success you already possess within. With the assistance of hypnosis you can gain access to these abilities and experience the reality of your potential. You are capable of being the athlete you wish to be. One of Hypnosis's main benefits over some other forms of Psychology is its ability in accessing unconscious behaviors rapidly.

It's often easy for an athlete to be aware of their 'problem' but solving it is another matter when they retain unconscious motivations to keep it alive.