Free Hypnosis in History Course
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The American Hypnosis Association (AHA) in conjunction with HMI’s Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy is proud to present this FREE online course, Hypnosis in History. This illuminating story is a must see for any student of Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy.
This 40-minute video documentary presents the revealing and fascinating history of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Starting with the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, our story guides you through the pivotal pioneers of Mesmerism and Hypnosis in Europe, and then into the 20th Century.
HMI Student Comments
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-13 at 12:35 AM Pacific Time
I liked it. It was informative. I learned some interesting facts.
M.R. from Henderson, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 9:26 PM Pacific Time
Loved it! Very interesting.
C.M. from Warner Robins, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 8:50 PM Pacific Time
It was interesting to understand some of the history, and learning the foundations of any subject is important. I'm really looking forward to learning how and why hypnosis works at a biological / brain level and how to induce a hypnotic state that addresses real-world problems in a clinical setting.
R.H. from Carlsbad, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 8:41 PM Pacific Time
I thought it was very interesting.
G.F. from Waterloo, Iowa, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 8:06 PM Pacific Time
I loved it! I can't wait to get back to studying about this fascinating topic. Let's go!
K.H. from Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 5:34 PM Pacific Time
It was very interesting. I learned a lot.
R.A. from Silver City, New Mexico, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 4:09 PM Pacific Time
I loved it. It was so fascinating to see how it evolved from magnetism. How many people were involved in the practices of it and its success. And growth.
M.O. from Everett, Washington, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 12:50 PM Pacific Time
This video was fantastic. I learned so much.
L.K. from San Marcos, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 10:32 AM Pacific Time
Great job! I appreciate that a historical context was given prior to enrolling.
K.V. from Davis, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 9:38 AM Pacific Time
Enjoyed learning the history.
A.W. from Topanga, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 8:15 AM Pacific Time
Well produced and very interesting.
M.G. from Dickerson, Maryland, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-12 at 5:58 AM Pacific Time
I like this lesson. I am excited about this, thank you for this opportunity.
D.B. from Henderson, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-11 at 11:01 PM Pacific Time
The lesson was informative and easy to follow.
K.F. from Clarksville, Tennessee, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-11 at 7:25 PM Pacific Time
It is fascinating to learn the history of hypnosis and how it was incorporated into the medical world prior to the invention of anesthesia.
D.S. from Lomita, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-10 at 8:01 PM Pacific Time
I really enjoyed learning the history of hypnosis, I found it very informative, enlightening and fascinating. I loved it.
J.K. from Fairfield, Connecticut, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-10 at 10:58 AM Pacific Time
This is something new to me so it's interesting and I like it.
G.F. from Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-10 at 9:06 AM Pacific Time
Thank you for the video, awesome lesson, and view into the history of hypnosis. It’s truly amazing how society can hinder the progress of scientific advancement, understanding, and study.
B.B. from Douglas, Arizona, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-10 at 3:17 AM Pacific Time
Very informative! I learned a lot.
M.F. from Pahrump, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-10 at 2:19 AM Pacific Time
Great. It was very interesting.
G.P. from Staten Island, New York, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 7:03 PM Pacific Time
I learned a lot of knowledge, thank you for the teacher's hard work.
T.L. from Changning District, CN
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 4:54 PM Pacific Time
Very interesting! It makes me want to learn more about hypnosis. I particularly liked how old the practice is and its relation to "temple sleep." Really fascinating.
M.S. from Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 12:03 PM Pacific Time
Yes, I enjoyed it. It was easy to follow. I did not realize how far back hypnosis was used.
T.F. from Benton, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 10:57 AM Pacific Time
Intriguing! I love the detail and fluid movement through time.
N.M. from Martinsville, Indiana, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 10:12 AM Pacific Time
Very interesting! I didn’t realize how prevalent hypnosis was throughout the history of psychology. There is a lot of condensed knowledge in this relatively short video that was easy to follow and understand. A job well done to those involved with putting it together!
O.C. from Capistrano Beach, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 9:56 AM Pacific Time
Very interesting and lots of information I didn't know. And showed a great diverse way of the way each error changed and each person attributed to its foundings, and its transformations through society across the world and how it's used today.
B.H. from Carrollton, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 8:27 AM Pacific Time
I really enjoyed the History of Hypnosis presentation. It was fascinating to see how hypnosis evolved from ancient rituals to modern therapy, and I appreciated how clearly it connected historical figures to the techniques still used today.
M.C. from Schaumburg, Illinois, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 2:17 AM Pacific Time
It was interesting. Kept my focus and interest.
A.G. from Portland, Oregon, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-09 at 12:42 AM Pacific Time
I am in awe. I learned so much in such a short time, very well written and delivered!
J.K. from St Petersburg, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 6:55 PM Pacific Time
This lesson was very informative. Love it.
O.D. from Taunton, Massachusetts, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 6:20 PM Pacific Time
I thought it was awesome. I loved it. Gained a lot of knowledge. Thank you. I had put it off because I thought I would fail. Need to work on that confidence for sure.
M.F. from Altoona, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 5:09 PM Pacific Time
I loved it! Though I had a difficult time remembering names because French is not a language that is familiar to me.
L.Q. from San Jose, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 3:05 PM Pacific Time
I needed this lesson. It's very good.
J.H. from Bordeaux, Gironde, FR
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 2:59 PM Pacific Time
I really loved it. It was interesting and it makes me want to learn more, thank you.
J.D. from Denver, Colorado, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 8:04 AM Pacific Time
This course has been highly rewarding, providing me with a deeper understanding of the origins of hypnosis.
Y.D. from Bordeaux, Gironde, FR
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 7:08 AM Pacific Time
Learning that Freud was involved in hypnosis was interesting and surprising.
O.C. from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-08 at 12:42 AM Pacific Time
Loved it, very interesting.
B.J. from Ringling, Oklahoma, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-07 at 7:41 PM Pacific Time
It was informative. Thank you!
J.K. from Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-07 at 7:15 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed the lesson, having little knowledge of the history of hypnosis which added gravitas to the treatment in a way I didn't expect. I became a licensed massage therapist and learnt reflexology and energy balancing. I feel that understanding hypnosis, along with expanding my capacity to help people, will also help me with my own journey into self-awareness.
M.J. from Burbank, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-07 at 6:58 PM Pacific Time
Excellent summary of the history.
C.K. from Plymouth, Michigan, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-07 at 4:24 PM Pacific Time
The lesson was awesome. I had no idea that hypnosis had such an extensive history and so many famous names were involved in play developing of the practice. I am really surprised that nobody back then connected it to past life regression knowing that the Egyptians were big believers in reincarnation. For the past 10 years I have done extensive study in reincarnation as well as people who die and come back to life after enough study the two validate each other claims not that they don't validate themselves, some of the similarities that come through are mind boggling please have and have play the huge role in the understanding of who we are and where we come from as well as what we're capable of.
W.T. from Lubbock, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-07 at 10:48 AM Pacific Time
I enjoyed this history lesson, it brought you all the way back to the roots, and to modern era use, it was insightful, and helpful for the introduction to hypnotherapy.
K.G. from Reno, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-07 at 6:03 AM Pacific Time
I liked the lesson. It was good information.
S.F. from Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-07 at 2:16 AM Pacific Time
Enjoyed the whole lesson, very informative.
C.G. from Pilot Point, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-06 at 1:19 PM Pacific Time
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
N.M. from Mount Olive, Mississippi, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-05 at 7:22 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed learning the history behind hypnosis very much. I feel it's important to know the origins of something that's important enough to want to make it your career choice.
J.O. from Town Creek, Alabama, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-05 at 6:31 PM Pacific Time
Very informative. I learned a lot about the history of hypnotherapy.
E.F. from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-05 at 2:07 PM Pacific Time
I thought it was very informative and I really enjoyed it.
D.G. from Oakdale, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-04 at 5:23 PM Pacific Time
The lesson was a great starter to be informed of the history of Hypnosis.
M.E. from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-04 at 3:04 PM Pacific Time
Good interesting lesson, learned a lot from.
O.A. from Cambridge, Maryland, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-05-04 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time
I want to earn an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in this field, so I found the history of Hypnotherapy interesting.
E.L. from New Bern, North Carolina, US