Certified Hypnotherapy Foundations – Level 1
Introduction to Hypnosis • Self-Hypnosis • Suggestibility • Practical Foundations
A beginner-friendly, science-based certificate course designed for psychology students, coaches, therapists, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in learning hypnosis safely and practically.
A Premium Certificate Course by Charkos Academy
Learn Hypnosis the Right Way — Scientifically, Safely, and Practically
A structured learning experience designed to help you understand the true nature of hypnosis and apply foundational techniques for stress relief, habit change, and personal growth.
Price
INR 500 + GST
EMI options available
Duration
12–16 Hours
Self-paced / Hybrid format
Created by healthcare practitioners. Designed for real practices.
Why Choose Charkos Academy?
At Charkos Academy, our mission is to make high-quality mind-body education accessible, structured, and practical. This course is designed to help every learner build confidence in the foundations of hypnosis through guided, ethical, and evidence-informed learning.
With this course, you gain:
- A structured Level 1 curriculum designed for beginners
- A science-based understanding of hypnosis, trance, and suggestibility
- Practical self-hypnosis tools you can use immediately
- Clear learning outcomes with module-wise progression
- Guided techniques in breathing, relaxation, visualization, and affirmations
- Assessment-based certification from Charkos Academy
- A course format that balances theory, reflection, and application
What You Will Learn
- ✔ Understand what hypnosis really is — and what it is not
- ✔ Learn how hypnosis differs from sleep, meditation, and passive relaxation
- ✔ Explore the history and science behind hypnotic states
- ✔ Understand brainwave states and the psychology of trance
- ✔ Learn how suggestibility works and why it matters in hypnosis in hypnosis
- ✔ Identify intellectual, emotional, and physical suggestibility styles
- ✔ Practice self-hypnosis using breathing, relaxation, and visualization
- ✔ Learn how to create effective affirmations and suggestions
- ✔ Recognize signs of trance and understand trance depth
- ✔ Perform safe hypnotic termination and reorientation
- ✔ Complete a full guided self-hypnosis session
- ✔ Build a strong foundation for future hypnotherapy training
Who is this course for?
Psychology Students
Coaches and Wellness Professionals
Therapists and Counsellors (Beginner Level)
Mindfulness and Personal Development Learners
Individuals Interested in Self-Hypnosis
Professionals Exploring Hypnotherapy as a Future Skill
Key Highlights
- 12 structured modules covering the foundations of hypnosis and self-hypnosis
- Beginner-friendly format with clear explanations and guided learning
- Learn the history, science, myths, realities, and applications of hypnosis
- Understand trance, suggestibility, and brainwave states
- Gain practical tools for relaxation, visualization, and affirmation work
- Includes a full guided self-hypnosis process from induction to emergence
- Short assessment + practical demonstration for certification
- Suitable for both personal growth and professional foundation building
- Designed as a premium introductory course by Charkos Academy
Why This Course Matters
Many people are curious about hypnosis, but most information online is either oversimplified, misleading, or mixed with myths.
This course fills that gap by helping learners understand hypnosis clearly, responsibly, and practically.
It focuses on:
- Foundational scientific understanding
- Safe and ethical learning
- Practical self-hypnosis methods
- Real psychological principles behind trance and suggestion
- Personal application for stress, habits, confidence, and focus
This course helps learners move beyond confusion and entertainment-based ideas of hypnosis into a more grounded and useful understanding of how it actually works.
Final Certification Requirements
To earn the Certified Hypnotherapy Foundations – Level 1 certificate, learners must:
- Complete all modules
- Complete the knowledge assessment
- Score 70% or above in the final quiz
- Demonstrate one complete self-hypnosis session
- Follow the practical structure of induction, suggestion, and safe emergence
Certification reflects foundational competence in understanding and applying Level 1 hypnosis principles.
Why Learners Will Love This Course
✔ Clear and beginner-friendly explanations
✔ Practical methods, not just theory
✔ Helps reduce confusion around hypnosis myths
✔ Useful for both personal growth and future professional training
✔ Can be applied for relaxation, confidence, stress management, and habit support
✔ Provides a structured pathway into higher-level hypnotherapy training
✔ Designed to be both calming and intellectually engaging
Benefits of This Course
Completing this course empowers you to:
- Understand hypnosis with confidence and clarity
- Use self-hypnosis for relaxation and emotional regulation
- Improve focus, calmness, and personal awareness
- Build positive mental patterns through suggestion
- Support habit change and mindset shifts
- Develop foundational skills for future hypnotherapy study
- Strengthen your professional profile with certification
Practical Tools You Will Receive
- Self-hypnosis practice framework
- Breathing awareness technique
- Progressive relaxation sequence
- Safe place visualization model
- Affirmation and suggestion guidelines
- Trance recognition checklist
- Safe emergence structure
- Daily 10-minute practice framework
- Reflection prompts for integration and learning
Course Curriculum
COURSE STRUCTURE
(Modules & Learning Outcomes)
Module 1 — Introduction to Hypnosis
- What hypnosis is
- What hypnosis is not
- Hypnosis as an altered state of consciousness
- The principle that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis
Module 2 — History of Hypnosis
- Ancient healing traditions
- Mesmer and early theories
- James Braid and scientific hypnosis
- Freud, Erickson, and modern development
- Indian contributions and historical context
Module 3 — Science of Hypnosis
- Brainwave states: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta
- Relaxation and focused awareness
- What happens in the brain during hypnosis
- Trance as a measurable psychological experience
Module 4 — Myths vs Reality
- Hypnosis and control myths
- Weak mind misconceptions
- Safety and awareness during hypnosis
- Clinical and practical realities
Module 5 — Suggestibility Principles
- Selective attention
- Expectancy
- Reduced critical thinking
- Role of imagination
- Rapport, authority, and responsiveness
Module 6 — Types of Suggestibility
- Intellectual suggestibility
- Emotional suggestibility
- Physical suggestibility
- Hypnotizability basics and critical factor understanding
Module 7 — Applications of Hypnosis
- Stress and anxiety reduction
- Habit change
- Confidence and self-development
- Focus and mental clarity
- Supportive role in wellbeing practices
Module 8 — Practical Techniques
- Breathing induction
- Progressive muscular relaxation
- Guided visualization
- Suggestion rules
- Present tense and positive affirmations
Module 9 — Trance Experience
- Signs of trance
- Subjective experience of hypnosis
- Relaxation, heaviness, time distortion, inward focus
- Understanding trance depth safely
Module 10 — Termination and Safety
- Safe emergence methods
- Counting up and reorientation
- Ensuring comfort and alertness
- Integration and closure
Module 11 — Guided Practice Session
- Full self-hypnosis flow
- Prepare → relax → focus → suggest → emerge
- Reflection after practice
- Building consistency
Module 12 — Assessment and Certification
- Knowledge quiz
- Practical self-hypnosis demonstration
- Certification requirements
- Next steps after completion
Gain Advantage From experts
Course Mentor:
Dr. Madhur M. Rathi
Consultant Psychiatrist | Psychotherapist | Clinical Hypnotherapist
Dr. Madhur Rathi is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over eight years of experience in the fields of mental health, psychotherapy, and mind-body interventions. He brings together strong clinical training and practical therapeutic insight to help learners understand hypnosis in a structured, safe, and scientifically grounded way.
He completed his MBBS from Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, followed by an MD in Psychiatry from Osmania Medical College and Institute of Mental Health, Hyderabad, where he secured top academic ranks. He further specialized in hypnotherapy through a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (PGDCH), allowing him to integrate medical psychiatry with modern hypnotic techniques.
Dr. Madhur has worked across reputed institutions and currently practices as a Consultant Psychiatrist, while also offering therapy and consultations across multiple platforms. In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in mental health awareness through workshops, public speaking, and digital education, making complex psychological concepts accessible to a wider audience.
His teaching approach focuses on clarity, safety, and real-world application. He emphasizes understanding the science behind hypnosis while helping learners experience it practically through guided methods. His sessions are designed to be approachable for beginners while maintaining clinical credibility, ensuring that learners gain both confidence and competence in foundational hypnosis techniques.
His core areas of interest include stress, anxiety, habit change, psychotherapy, and clinical hypnosis, making him uniquely positioned to guide learners through both the theoretical and practical aspects of this course.
How The Course Benifits You
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Understand the Mind More Clearly
Learn how attention, imagination, and suggestion influence mental states.
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Practice Safely and Responsibly
Gain a grounded, ethical, and science-based understanding of hypnosis.
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Use Practical Self-Hypnosis Tools
Apply breathing, visualization, and affirmations in everyday life.
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Improve Emotional Balance and Focus
Support calmness, confidence, and better self-regulation.
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Build a Strong Foundation for Future Learning
Start with a respected certification from Charkos Academy.
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Flexible Learning for Busy Learners
Learn through a structured format at your own pace.
Get Certified By Charkos Academy!
Yes! You will get a course completion certificate by Charkos Academy once you complete the course and the assignment!
FAQ
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for beginners and does not require any prior background in hypnosis or psychology.
Is hypnosis the same as sleep?
No. Hypnosis is not sleep. It is a state of focused awareness and deep relaxation.
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
No. You remain aware throughout the process and cannot be forced to act against your will.
Is this course practical or only theoretical?
It is both. The course includes theory, guided techniques, reflection, and a complete self-hypnosis process.
Is this course only for therapists?
No. It is suitable for students, coaches, healthcare professionals, and personal development learners.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes — a globally-usable digital certificate upon successful completion.
Can I use this for personal growth?
Yes. The course is highly suitable for stress relief, confidence building, focus, and self-awareness.
Is this a clinical license?
No. This is a foundational certificate course and not a substitute for clinical or medical licensing.
Can this lead to advanced training?
Yes. This course is designed as the foundational entry point for higher-level hypnotherapy learning.
How long will I have access?
90 days access from date of purchase.
