As I write this I am amazed at how quickly the spring and soon summer seasons are passing by after the seemingly unending winter! I'm ready, willing, and able to guide more clients to healing self-empowerment. In light of the economy - recession (?) and inflation - and the forest fires in Canada sending hazardous smoke our way, I have several open appointments available.  I'm using this time to learn, make some improvements, continue to learn to market my practice, and, also important (!) do some self care.  I got a manicure/pedicure/hot stone massage a couple of days ago for the first time since February, and a haircut, also since February. I'm preparing some inflation-friendly services in which I offer the same heartful healing as my existing (admittedly deluxe) versions, just for a shorter appointment and less content. I hope this removes the obstacles to allow more clients to visit. Happy Summer!

Holidaze...a term I acquired from at least one of my colleagues.

I just lost about 30 minutes of thoughtful writing on the topic! Here's round 2!

I have recently begun learning about social media marketing for my practice and one thing I am learning is to try different things and see how they work, and have fun with it!  I'm naturally a very serious person! I have learned that in order to help as many beings as possible, I need them to be able to find me and know what I can do to help! So I am getting the word out.  I help people and animals.  If I don't have clients and don't stay in business then how will I be of assistance? How will I continue this work? I would have to get some kind of job. So I am now offering some holiday specials.

I've been learning about myself in the process. (Learning is one of my 5 Unique Core  Values! What are yours?) One thing I am learning is my Ikigai - Japanese concept for my reason for living. I've always said it it my goal to guide my clients to self-empowerment and that is still true. I have refined it to this:  Teaching and assisting Beings to self-empowerment through healing. The teaching and healing aspects have recently occurred to me (doh!). I say beings because I help people and animals. 

Back to holidaze. This time of year in Western New York is dark and cold and our natural  instinct is to sleep and rest as much as possible.  But we are instead expected to do more and spend more money because of:

Black Friday
Small Business Saturday
Hanukkah Sunday
Cyber Monday
Giving Tuesday
Wonderful Wednesday!
Yule
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa...
New Year 2022!
World Hypnotism Day!

This is supposed to help us get through the dark month of December - winter solstice time.

Because of this, I have geared my holiday offers to last through January 15, 2022 - you might need them more than ever at this time! 

May your winter holidaze be bright and filled with love, peace, happiness, and light!

For the month of December and through January 15, 2022, Heart's Desire Hypnosis and Wellness Center is offering the following discounts for your greatest good:

♥ Free e-book, Happiness in Three Simple Steps (no e-mail required, just request it, click a link, and download)

♥ Past life regression with a friend - $50 off (in-person or Zoom)

♥ Discover Your 5 Unique Core Values Workshop, 4-6 people (in person or Zoom)  -$45 each ($10 off per person)

You can register now and schedule through March 2022.

Gift certificates and cards are also available.

Happy Holidaze!

~Joanna

It's been a long time since I wrote a blog post!  A lot has happened since the beginning of THE PANDEMIC in March 2020!  Are things back to normal yet?  Time will tell.  We will be forever changed to some extent by this experience.  I am here for you to help you in whatever way I can that is for your greatest good as we continue to adapt to the new and ever-changing normal.  Love and blessings, Joanna

During this challenging time of lockdowns, self quarantine, inabiity to get a haircut (I need one!), wearing face  covering in public, staying 6 feet apart, no sports events, no school, no concerts, no bars, etc. people are becoming fearful and anxious.  I offer coaching that is helpful to the individual and customized for whatever you are going through. We are all different, our situations are different, our coping skills are different.  For a donation, I will help you with a phone/video call.  Suggested donation is $35 for 30 minutes. Call 716-404-9750. Be well and stay well!

Would you like some help making a change in your life?  Would you like to experience a Reiki energy healing session?  Is your personal energy balanced?  Can Qigong help you feel better?  Do you want to stop a lifelong habit?  These questions and/or other ones can be asked and answered during a free 30-minute consultation with me to find out how I can help you make the changes you want to make.  I'll give you a $10 coupon to use on your first session or class, and there is no obligation.  Call or use the contact form on the home page. My schedule is quite flexible.  716-404-9750

 Have you ever experienced hypnotic reverie?  Have you ever tried Qigong?  Do you know what your five unique core values are? Have you ever visited a past life?  Have you ever received a Reiki healing? Would you like to have a hypnotic tune-up?  Then come to Heart's Desire Hypnosis and Wellness Center and find out for yourself what I have to offer you!  You might even get a prize! Check out the Events page for details and schedule.

     Do you, or does someone you know need help with improving study habits and focus, and remaining calm and clear-headed during exams? Many students find themselves distracted during study time and during exams they become nervous and don’t perform to their full potential.

     Several studies have shown that students who used hypnosis to improve their concentration and study habits, and to remain calm and focused during test-taking performed better than they had before they started using hypnosis. In addition, they performed better than their counterparts who did not use hypnosis.

     At Heart’s Desire Hypnosis, we provide hypnosis sessions for students. Joanna Zoe Christopher works with students of all ages – children and adults - to first determine their specific needs and then deliver the right hypnotism for each individual. Joanna has a science background of 30+ years and can be especially helpful with students in science and mathematics. She is a professional consulting hypnotist (CH) certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and abides by their Code of Ethics. Joanna has 10 years of experience in hypnotism.

     If you would like to experience this for yourself or refer a friend, or just have a free consultation, please call 716-404-9750 or fill in the contact form on HeartsDesireHypnosis.com. Best wishes to all students!

Special price $100 per session or three sessions for $295.

Wow! So many meditation events are going on in my area! What makes Heart's Desire Hypnosis's Meditation Monday different? Read on!

Joanna Zoe Christopher CH is a trained, certified, professional hypnotist. She has been practicing the profession for 10 years. She is a certified consulting hypnotist (CH) with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH). The NGH is the larges, oldest, and most respected organization of hypnotists in the world. Other examples of professions include doctors and lawyers. There is extensive training and constant ongoing training required. Herr guided hypnotic meditations are different from the rest because they include positive suggestions for the greatest good of the participants and can be attended remotely on Zoom (see below to learn about Zoom).

What is hypnosis? One definition is that hypnosis is "induction of belief through suggestion". Another definition is, "believed-in imagination". In hypnosis we access the subconscious and unconscious mind, which make up around 90% of the mind. This is where all memories, feelings and emotions, and past programming live. By accessing these parts of the mind we can make powerful and lasting changes with hypnotic suggestions, for example, "you are calm, you are safe, you are secure" and "you are now feeling full after eating only half as much food as before", etc. The suggestions, once accepted by the client, make it easy and effortlessly to live as if they are true, and they become true! Many people don't realize that they are hypnotized by television, printed ads, and even such things as driving. Have you ever driven right past your destination because you were daydreaming and driving on "auto-pilot"? That is a form of hypnotic state. Television commercials showing rich, beautiful, successful people drinking a certain brand of soft drink are hypnotizing the viewers to believe that if they drink that brand, they, too, will become like the people on the commercials. Nothing could be further from the truth!

What is self hypnosis? Many people say that all hypnosis is self hypnosis. Self hypnosis means that a person is making suggestions to himself/herself and believing and achieving the suggestions. Affirmations are a form of self hypnosis and can be positive or negative. Some examples are saying, "I am creating a beautiful day!" or, "This day sucks!" Whichever one you say and believe gains power. That is why it's important to encourage yourself.

Is hypnosis dangerous? No! Hypnosis is completely safe and very beneficial. It is all natural, drug free, chemical free, and has positive side effects! You will not tell your secrets unless you want to and it's a part of your treatment. You will not stand up on your chair and cluck like a chicken unless you have requested that! Many people have seen hypnosis stage shows where people go up on stage and do silly things. Those people have all volunteered to do that and they know what to expect - that they are going to be silly. You will not "get stuck" in hypnosis! It's important to choose a trained, experienced, moral, and ethical hypnotist and get to know and trust that person enough that you are comfortable with them. I am such a person. It's my goal to empower my clients!

What is a hypnosis session like? In a private hypnosis session, the client has asked for help in making some kind of change in their life and discusses that with the hypnotist. The hypnotist then decides on the suggestions that will help the client achieve that change. The client relaxes and the hypnotist gives the suggestions to the client's subconscious mind. At the end of the session people usually feel fantastic, as if they've just had the most restorative nap! After the session they start to notice the positive changes in their outlook on life and find themselves making the changes they wanted to make when they decided to use hypnosis as a tool for their lives. Sometimes a hypnosis session is used to uncover and remove emotional blocks from the past, such as using food for comfort because their mother and grandmother gave them sweets when they had problems as a child. Sometimes hypnosis is used to find memories, such as where you put that lost object. It is a very powerful and wonderful process that can be helpful in almost an infinite variety of ways.

What makes guided hypnotic meditation different from all the other meditations being offered at wellness centers? In our guided hypnotic meditations, a hypnotic reverie is induced (a day-dreamy state of mind, such as when one gazes out the window) and then a standard set of generally helpful suggestions are given. For example, the upcoming session is about increasing self confidence and focus. Everyone can benefit from that! This is different from a private hypnosis session because in a private session the suggestions are customized for the client's specific needs. In a non-hypnotic guided meditation, the participant enjoys guided imagery and there are no suggestions for specific change, just a pleasant experience. This is why our guided hypnotic meditation sessions are so valuable! Because the suggestions are not customized, these sessions are very affordable.

What is Zoom? Zoom is a free app for computers and smart phones for videoconferencing. It's almost like being there. You can check it out at https://zoom.us/ This makes it possible to participate in the Meditation Monday events from anywhere in the world!  All times are in Eastern Time.

I do hope that you will experience our guided hypnotic meditations! If you have any questions or concerns, you are always welcome to message or call. Thanks for reading and I hope to see you Monday!

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