Hypnosis with Aphantasia
Summary
Article explores how a person with aphantasia can engage in hypnosis and guided imagery through an alternative 'pretend-and-perceive' approach, including past-life regression experiments and adaptation strategies. It highlights that imagery-free induction can still achieve deep relaxation and therapeutic goals, challenging the assumption that hypnosis requires vivid mental imagery. The piece also touches on broader questions about visualization, perception, and the limits of imagination for those who cannot visualize.