Many who struggle with sleep find themselves caught in the paradox of trying to will rest into being. Hypnosis offers a gentle alternative, encouraging you to let go of effort and welcome a state of relaxed attention. This event explores how shifting your mindset can open doors to restorative sleep and a greater sense of presence in daily life.

Rooted in emerging research, the evening combines expert-led hypnosis with open discussion. You’ll learn how focused states can support not only sleep, but also emotional balance and mindful awareness. Whether you’re new to hypnosis or seeking new tools for well-being, you’ll find thoughtful guidance and a welcoming space to explore what true rest can mean for you.

Peer-reviewed research suggests that hypnosis can encourage deeper, more restorative sleep by increasing slow-wave sleep—the stage most closely linked to feeling refreshed in the morning. In a published study, adults who listened to hypnotic suggestions before rest spent more time in this deep sleep phase and less time awake compared to those who did not. While individual responses vary, hypnosis is emerging as a promising, natural option for those seeking better sleep (Cordi et al., 2014, PMC).

The session begins with an introduction to hypnosis, exploring what it is, what it isn’t, and how it differs from other relaxation methods. You’ll try simple group exercises to experience hypnosis firsthand, then explore common sleep myths and learn why trying to "force" sleep can make rest more elusive. The evening’s highlight is a guided hypnosis journey through the Forest of Dreams, designed to encourage deep relaxation and teach you a practical self-hypnosis cue to use at home. The session wraps up with time to share insights, ask questions, and leave with tools you can use for better sleep.

This is a hands-on session, built around practical tools to help you arrive fully in the moment. Co-created specifically for 113 Spring with Yann Hirsch, joining us from Paris, this event blends hypnosis education, immersive guidance, and open conversation, to help you retrain your awareness and deepen your connection to now.

Yann Hirsch: After graduating from HEC Paris, a renowned French business school, he managed a firm in the communication industry. He later discovered hypnosis, which quickly became not just a passion, but his new career path. Now a certified practitioner for over a decade in hypnosis and coaching, Yann Hirsch uses hypnosis as a tool to help people break free from limiting behaviors and automatic patterns, empowering them to live with greater freedom and fulfillment.

Yann Hirsch joins us exclusively for 3 days only from November 13 – 15.