This is a common misunderstanding. Again – hypnosis is a set of communication techniques, while meditation is a more specific practice that is more linked with one’s state of awareness or mindfulness.
One can however use hypnosis techniques to aid a meditative practice. What is often called “Guided Meditation” could be considered a form of hypnosis, and one could also use a degree of self-hypnosis (meaning no third party guidance) to expand or contract awareness into a particular meditative state.
But again, hypnosis is not about a personal’s mental state – it is about an expression of ideas or suggestions.
At times, a particular mental state can be more conducive to learning. That is why often hypnotherapist choose to put their patients into a relaxed state before getting into the bulk of their session. People that are relaxed are commonly feel more refreshed, can concentrate more, improve their cognitive abilities, and therefore are faster learners.
Stage hypnotists don’t put want to put their participants into relaxed states, however. That would be a boring show. Instead, they usually want to instill some excitement or a sense of adventure – similar to the mood a child would be in.
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