“The specific feature of the Silva Method is to teach the subject (participant)
to be in a state of relaxation, and while he/she is in this state, to utilize proper programming techniques to accomplish
fixed goals.
“The Silva Method is not hypnosis, because the subject is conscious and is completely in control
of himself while practicing the techniques; he remains mentally acive during the exercise, depending on no external agent.
“As opposed to biofeedback, (the Silva Method) provides techniques for the solution of specific
problems, and it requires no apparatus.”
Dr. Moshe Almagor, 1984, Department of Psychology,
Haifa University, Israel
“The results contradict Spielberger’s theory, which asserts that short method will not
reduce the level of trait anxiety, but only the level of state anxiety. They (our significant results), suggest several possible
explanations for this:
The course provides a more positive attitude towards the experiences, and emphasizes
the importance of positive thinking.
The course provides specific programming techniques which can be utilized
by the individual as a means for the solution of daily problems.
The course is a practical one, and it encompasses
practice of all the techniques.
The pleasant atmosphere during the course, as well as the positive attitudes, contribute
to relaxation and tranquility.
A follow-up six months after the training showed that “women participants attained a level
of trait anxiety significantly lower than normative, while men reached the normative level.”
“In accordance with the results obtained, the course provides efficient means for reduction
of the level of trait anxiety. There are indications that, in spite of the influence of modifying variables, the method exerts
significant influence on trait anxiety.”
Dr. Moshe Almagor, 1984, Department of Psychology,
Haifa University, Israel
Anything applied from the outside only treats symptoms temporarily. When you know how to do it
yourself with conscious awareness at the alpha level of consciousness, you treat the cause of the problem, addiction, habit,
symptom or illness. That is why the Silva Method has worked better than hypnosis, yoga, biofeedback and other procedures.
The Silva Method succeeds where other methods succeed, and also succeeds where they (the other methods) fail – because
you are helping yourself. This is the Silva Method’s “secret” of success.
Dr. Aretoula Fullam
