Neurypnology — James Braid

Initially, Braid believed the state was caused by physical fatigue of the eyes and nervous system from fixed staring.

The second half of Neurypnology details Braid’s use of hypnosis to treat conditions like paralysis, rheumatism, and aphasia. NEURYPNOLOGY James Braid

A concise look at Braid’s legacy as the "Father of Hypnosis" is available on Britannica . Initially, Braid believed the state was caused by

Braid’s work focused on the physical and psychological mechanisms that induce a hypnotic state: NEURYPNOLOGY James Braid

He recognized that the hypnotic state is dependent on the subject’s mind, not the operator’s power. Key Historical & Scientific Impacts