What is progressive relaxation, and how is it used to induce trance states during hypnotherapy sessions?

Progressive relaxation is a relaxation technique that is commonly used in hypnotherapy sessions to induce trance states. It involves a process of systematically tensing and then relaxing specific muscle groups in the body, usually starting from the feet and working up to the head. As each muscle group is tensed and then relaxed, the person becomes increasingly relaxed and may begin to enter a trance state. The technique is based on the idea that physical tension and stress can interfere with mental relaxation, and that by learning to release physical tension, a person can more easily achieve a state of deep relaxation. By focusing on t....