Human: I'm trying to find out more about hypnosis. Assistant: 
Hypnosis is a form of relaxation technique that can be used by a hypnotist or other person to help someone achieve a state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility. It involves the use of verbal suggestions, often delivered in a calm and reassuring manner, which are intended to induce a trance-like state in the subject. The subject is typically told to focus on a particular object, such as a candle flame, while listening to the hypnotist's voice. This process helps the subject to become less aware of their surroundings and more focused on what they're being told.