I  always believed that I was 'just a precocious kid' who asked questions and always expected deeper answers than most..
Even today, I question everything..  but find many of my questions answered via my daily use of self-hypnosis and/or meditation.  I recognize little difference in that in both, you actually do the actions, whereas in hypnosis, the induction to a depth of somnambulism (waking sleep) is assisted by use of ceremonial induction.
Nobody needs a hypnotist to enter hypnosis - but for some its a great introduction.

Either was you reach your desired level of spiritual awakening, you will find either to beneficial to your general well-being, spiritually, emotionally, and above all there are wondrous things that have been in lives physically.
The increased awareness on Breathe and the total body rejuvenation is the equivalence of 2 hours of restful sleep.



Remember:  There is absolutely NOTHING about hypnosis that is unusual.  This is a gift bestowed upon you at birth, either you can do it through a daydream, night dreams, or through your casual conversations in your mind.  These seemingly immutable, or self-destructive statements can be modified and applied to make your life better.

When you understand that hypnosis is a natural state of mind, much can done to make that mental state more clear and inline with your goals.