The Incense Journey: Hypnosis and Mindfulness with John Launius

Dive into a transformative HypnoConnect session featuring John Launius, President and CEO of Shihan Consultants and Shihan Wellness, as he presents "The Incense Journey."

Hosted by HEA President Melanie McCool and Vice President Shawn Bray, this session explores the 1,400-year-old Japanese art of Kodo (incense appreciation) and its integration with hypnosis for mindfulness and emotional healing. Discover how fragrance taps into the limbic system, enhances relaxation, and elevates hypnotic practices. From ancient rituals to modern applications, John Launius offers actionable insights for hypnotists and wellness enthusiasts. Enjoy a lively Q&A session, along with details on HEA membership and future presenter opportunities!

John Launius is an accomplished executive coach, organizational culture consultant, and peak performance facilitator who bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary wellness. His presentation explores the neurological and emotional impact of fragrance, particularly through the limbic system, to address trauma, stress, and behavioral conditioning. Learn how to integrate natural fragrances like sandalwood, frankincense, and aloeswood into your hypnosis practice to deepen client relaxation and create conscious-subconscious alignment. John also shares his Natural Fragrance Preference Survey, a tool to personalize hypnotic sessions, and discusses the historical and cultural significance of incense across religions and civilizations, from 35,000-year-old archaeological evidence to modern therapeutic applications.

Chapters

00:00 - Hypnosis Association Mission Overview

01:14 - Meet John Launius: Komoto and Wellness Innovator

02:52 - Launius’s 43-Year Journey with Incense

05:35 - Supporting Veterans with Incense Wellness

07:46 - Incense History: 35,000 Years and Counting

11:32 - Rare Incenses and Early Talks by Launius

14:46 - Exploring Japanese Incense Ceremony Tools

16:17 - Incense Across Global Religious Traditions

27:38 - Science of Scent: Limbic System and Terpenes

33:46 - Using Fragrance for Hypnosis and Emotional Balance

47:25 - Natural Fragrance Preference Survey Insights

48:24 - Musician’s Success Story with Incense

51:06 - Launius’s Services and Olfactory Induction Technique

54:18 - Q&A: Blending Incense with Hypnosis Practices

1:03:42 - Managing Group Settings with Permissive Techniques

1:07:52 - Natural vs. Synthetic Scents Discussion

1:12:58 - Wrap-Up and Call to Action

1:16:00 - HEA Membership Benefits and Upcoming Events

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