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How Is Hypnosis Different From Meditation?

Meditation and hypnosis may appear similar, but they serve different purposes.

Meditation is typically open-ended and awareness-based.
Hypnosis is goal-directed and outcome-focused.

Key differences:

  • Meditation emphasizes observation and presence
  • Hypnosis emphasizes intentional subconscious change
  • Meditation often avoids content
  • Hypnosis actively installs new cognitive frameworks

SuccessSubliminals hypnosis sessions are designed as interventions, not open-ended mindfulness practices.