Self-Hypnosis: Hidden Dangers

 Self-Hypnosis: Hidden Dangers, Occult Roots, and Why the Bible Warns Against It

Why Christians Must Avoid Self-Hypnosis and Its Spiritual Counterfeits - Watch the Video

Self-hypnosis is commonly marketed as a harmless “relaxation technique,” yet at its core it is a New Age practice rooted in altered states of consciousness—states the Bible repeatedly warns God’s people to avoid. Self-hypnosis is defined as a heightened, trance-like focus combined with increased suggestibility. This state weakens natural mental boundaries, making a person more open to external spiritual influences—something Scripture strictly warns against (1 Peter 5:8).

Where Did Self-Hypnosis Come From?

Modern self-hypnosis traces back to Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century occult practitioner who believed he could manipulate unseen “magnetic forces” within people. His teachings were heavily influenced by Eastern mysticism, pagan trance practices, and occult energy manipulation, not by science or Scripture. Mesmer’s ideas were later popularized in India, where yogic trance and shamanic induction techniques were used for centuries to enter altered states for spiritual contact.

The practice was never birthed from biblical culture, Christian prayer, or Holy Spirit-led meditation. Instead, it is rooted in traditions where gods, spirits, and ancestors were invoked for power.

What Did the Founders Believe?

Mesmer believed in a universal life-force—similar to the New Age concept of prana or chi—rather than the God of the Bible. Later hypnotists connected trance states with contacting higher beings or unlocking psychic ability. These beliefs align with:

• New Age spirituality

• Occult divination

• Witchcraft visualization techniques

• Eastern mysticism

None of these origins are compatible with Christianity.

Why It Is Against the Bible

God forbids altered states of consciousness that bypass sober-minded awareness. Scripture commands us to remain alert, vigilant, and clear-minded:

• “Be sober, be vigilant.” (1 Peter 5:8)

• “Gird up the loins of your mind.” (1 Peter 1:13)

Hypnosis intentionally lowers mental guardrails, quiets the conscious mind, and invites passive receptivity—conditions similar to mediumship and trance divination. God forbids all practices that lessen discernment or open the soul to spiritual influence apart from the Holy Spirit (Deut. 18:9–12).

For Christians, any practice designed to bypass conscious awareness is spiritually dangerous. 103:2–3; James 1:17)

Is Self-Hypnosis Occultic?

Yes. It aligns with multiple occult categories:

• Divination—seeking hidden knowledge

• New Age medicine—using the mind to “manifest” or “attract” energy

• Visualization magic—altered states to create desired outcomes

• Witchcraft—mental projection and suggestion

• New Age spirituality—self-healing through trance and subconscious programming

Many hypnotists openly admit that hypnosis is a form of guided magic. Its purpose is to bypass the conscious mind and reprogram the subconscious—something Scripture never instructs believers to do. (Deuteronomy 18:9–12)

Why Self-Hypnosis Is Against the Bible

The Bible commands believers to remain:

• sober-minded (1 Peter 1:13)

• alert and vigilant (1 Peter 5:8)

• sound in mind (2 Timothy 1:7)

• transformed by renewing the mind, not emptying it (Romans 12:2)

Why Do People Use Self-Hypnosis?

People turn to self-hypnosis for:

• anxiety

• weight loss

• trauma relief

• performance improvement

• spiritual experiences

• connecting with “higher self”

• psychic development

But all these goals have biblical solutions, not occult alternatives. The Holy Spirit, not trance states, brings true healing.

Can Someone Be a Victim of Hypnosis or Remote Influence?

Hypnosis requires consent, but spiritual oppression does not. People can come under influence indirectly when exposed to:

• guided meditations

• hypnotic videos

• subliminal recordings

• New Age audio tracks

• spiritualists performing psychic influence

While “remote viewing” is part of occult practice, Christians can protect themselves through:

• the blood of Jesus

• daily prayer

• renouncing occult ties

• speaking Scripture aloud

• anointing with oil

• closing spiritual doors

Why People Need Deliverance After Using Hypnosis

Self-hypnosis opens spiritual doors because it:

1. Involves surrender of the mind

2. Invites altered states of consciousness

3. Removes godly discernment

4. Mirrors occult rituals

5. Encourages visualization and autosuggestion

6. Aligns the soul with demonic influence

Many people report nightmares, sleep paralysis, intrusive thoughts, spiritual attacks, and anxiety after hypnosis. These symptoms reveal spiritual entry points that must be closed through repentance and deliverance. (Leviticus 19:31; Isaiah 8:19)

References

(Some examples you can hyperlink on your site.)

• History of Mesmerism – britannica.com

• Hypnosis Origins – psychologytoday.com

• Dangers of Altered States – gotquestions.org

• Occult Roots of Hypnosis – christiananswersforthenewage.org

Teresa Morin
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Deliverance Prayer of Repentance for Self-Hypnosis & All Forms of Hypnosis

Heavenly Father,
I come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. I humble myself and confess that I have opened the door to the enemy through self-hypnosis, hypnosis, guided imagery, trance states, or any form of mental manipulation that took my mind away from the lordship of Christ.

Lord, You said in Romans 12:2 that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds—not by emptying them. You commanded us in 1 Peter 5:8 to be sober and vigilant. I confess that through hypnosis or altered states, I lowered my guard and allowed my mind to drift into a place You never intended.

Father, I repent.
I turn away from every occult, New Age, psychological, or spiritual practice that invited counterfeit peace, false healing, or ungodly control over my thoughts.

I renounce the lie that hypnosis brings freedom.
I renounce the lie that my subconscious should be accessed by anything other than the Holy Spirit.
I renounce every spirit that entered through these open doors.

In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce:

• every spirit of trance,

• every spirit of mind control,

• every hypnotic suggestion or imprint,

• every spirit of divination,

• every familiar spirit,

• every spirit of false enlightenment,

• every New Age spirit,

• every occult spirit,

• every spirit of passivity,

• every spirit that steals, manipulates, or alters my thoughts or memories.

I break every agreement I made through hypnosis—spoken or unspoken, intentional or unintentional.
I break every soul tie with hypnotists, practitioners, teachers, therapists, videos, audio programs, guided meditations, or any person or system connected to hypnosis.

By the authority of Jesus Christ (Luke 10:19),
I command every unclean spirit that entered through hypnosis or altered states to come out of me now.
You have no more legal right.
The blood of Jesus cancels your claim.

Holy Spirit, fill every place in my mind, emotions, imagination, and subconscious that was emptied or compromised. Restore my spiritual alertness (1 Thessalonians 5:6). Restore my peace (Philippians 4:7). Restore my sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

Father, thank You for Your mercy.
Thank You for cleansing me, restoring me, and sealing every gate by the blood of Jesus.

I declare that my mind belongs to Jesus Christ alone.
I submit every thought to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5).
I am free, healed, restored, protected, and covered under His blood.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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55-Second YouTube Script With Scripture

“Many people think self-hypnosis is harmless relaxation—but the Bible warns us to stay sober-minded and vigilant (1 Peter 5:8). The roots of self-hypnosis come from Franz Anton Mesmer, an occult healer who believed in manipulating invisible energies—ideas drawn from Eastern mysticism and witchcraft, not the Word of God.

God never tells us to empty our mind or enter a trance. Instead, He calls us to renew our mind through His Word (Romans 12:2) and stay alert. Hypnosis does the opposite by lowering defenses and making a person spiritually open—similar to divination practices forbidden in Deuteronomy 18.

If you have used hypnosis, guided meditation, or subliminal recordings, you may have opened a spiritual door. The good news is that Jesus gives authority to break every influence (Luke 10:19).

Click the link for the full article and learn how to close those doors and walk in freedom.”

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