What is a trance Released by: B.B. Web Site: http://coverthypnosis.blogspot.com/2005/10/understanding-trance-states.html If you think that trance induction is closing your eyes and relaxing, then you need to read this... Keywords: Trance states Update Date: 2/1/2007 4:22:35 PM Hits: 162 Descrption:  A trance state is basically when most of your conscious processing temporarily shuts off and your subconscious mind takes over. This is when your critical faculty, a part of your conscious mind that determines what information is allowed to be integrated in the subconscious mind and what not, also shuts down... And the result is that the subconscious mind gets very vulnerable and receptive to suggestions coming from the outside (i.e. from a person talking to you). You can read some information about trance states, their induction and many articles on the subject of covert hypnosis on the site recommended at the beginning of this site. Inducing trance in people is an extremely useful way to getting them do what you want... Warning: Never underestimate how easy it is to get in a trance!