History of Hypnosis

Journey through 5,000 years of healing wisdom in “The Extensive History of Hypnosis: From Temple Sleep to Modern Science” ✨

From ancient Egyptian temple sleep chambers to cutting-edge neuroscience labs, discover how hypnotic healing has transformed human consciousness and medicine across millennia.

Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of hypnosis with Madison Wahl’s groundbreaking new book, The Extensive History of Hypnosis: From Ancient Temple Sleep to Modern Science. This meticulously researched work peels back the layers of a practice shrouded in mystery and misconception, revealing its rich and often surprising origins. From the earliest recorded instances of “temple sleep” in ancient Egypt and Greece, a form of altered consciousness believed to facilitate divine healing, to the dramatic performances of Mesmer in 18th-century Europe, Wahl traces the evolution of hypnotic practices across cultures and centuries. Discover how this ancient art transformed from a ritualistic tool for priests and shamans into a scientific phenomenon studied by pioneering figures like James Braid, the father of modern hypnotism.

Wahl’s narrative provides a compelling exploration of hypnosis’s transition from the mystical to the empirical. The book delves into its role in early psychology, its controversial use in medicine, and its eventual integration into modern therapeutic and scientific fields. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how hypnosis went from a spectacle of parlor tricks to a respected clinical tool used for pain management, anxiety reduction, and more. The Extensive History of Hypnosis is an essential read for anyone intrigued by the power of the human mind, offering a definitive and enlightening account of a practice that continues to fascinate and heal.