Hypnosis · 1 h 01 min
Love Exercising Again
Picture yourself looking forward to your next workout, and let your mind learn to love moving again.
With
Dr. Steve G. JonesRated4.8
- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Style
- Hypnosis
- Sound
- Voice only
- Best time
- Night, before sleep
About this session
- Builds exercise motivation
- Relaxes body and mind
- Clarifies your goals
- Supports restful sleep
Dr. Steve G. Jones, a clinical hypnotherapist, guides you through a long hypnosis session. You relax on a private island, sway in a hammock, then walk down ten sand dune steps as he counts from ten to one. At the bottom, he repeats that you love exercise and leaves silent pauses for you to picture yourself training.
It suits anyone who wants to feel more drawn to exercise, whether you're restarting after a break or trying something new. It is made for night: the recording ends with suggestions to drift into sleep, so play it when you're safe, settled and won't be disturbed.
After the session
01
A friendlier view of exercise
Think of workouts as something you enjoy.
02
A clear picture ahead
See your future self six months and a year on.
03
Care for the whole routine
Link movement, rest and good food together.
04
A calm, settled mind
Let go of tension before you sleep.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who has lost the spark for working out
- People restarting exercise after time away
- Those who want to picture their fitness goals clearly
- Listeners who enjoy long, guided hypnosis at bedtime
Not now, if…
- Those looking for an energising morning practice
- People who prefer a short session
- Anyone who wants silent meditation, since this is guided
Questions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
What are the ten sand dune steps for?
After the island walk and hammock, you stand on top of a dune with ten steps leading down to the beach. Steve counts from ten to one, and each number is one step down. The idea is that the lower you go, the deeper you relax, so that by one you are at the bottom, completely relaxed and ready for the exercise suggestions.
What am I meant to do during the silent pauses?
Steve invites you to imagine specific things while he is quiet. First you picture yourself doing one exercise, then one you enjoy, then one you haven't done yet or lately. Later you picture the benefits of exercise one by one, such as your skin, your energy and the lift in mood you might feel from endorphins.
Why does it ask me to see myself six months and a year from now?
These are two forward-looking images. At six months you imagine a body that feels in shape, with lots of energy. At one year you picture yourself in a mirror, seeing the ideal body you have decided to sculpt. The recurring phrase is that you are the sculptor of your body and shape it as you choose.
Why does the session talk about rest and nutrition as well as exercise?
Steve says you also love to relax and let your body rebuild, and that you love balanced eating. The suggestion is that exercise, nutrition and rest go together as one lifestyle. That keeps the focus on looking after yourself rather than only pushing harder.
What does it say about listening to my body?
Near the end, the suggestions turn to common sense. You prepare by gently stretching the muscles you'll use, and you slow down if your body tells you to. If you have energy, you can use it. He also reminds you to consult your physician before taking on new exercises if you are under a doctor's care.
Why does it tell me I can forget what was said?
Toward the end Steve points out how hard it would be to recall what he said seven or nine minutes ago, and calls it more effort than it's worth. You are free to relax and let go of remembering. He then suggests that, while you sleep, your mind keeps working with the suggestions, and that they feel stronger each time you listen.