Voodoo Vibes? The One Big Myth About Hypnosis and Mind Control

If I say the word “voodoo”, what comes to mind? Freaky little dolls with pins sticking out of them? Incomprehensible chanting and scary spells? While most of us will think of voodoo as some kind of witchcraft, this practice actually has its roots in religion.<br/><br/>Across the world, from Haiti to Africa and in parts of South America, voodoo has been practiced for centuries to help and heal people. In fact, you can think of it as some kind of ancient healthcare system.<br/><br/>Funnily enough, in modern times, references to voodoo have landed some big companies in hot water. In 2013, Pepsi was forced to apologise to football megastar Cristiano Ronaldo after running an advert in Sweden depicting a voodoo doll of the famous player tied to train tracks with a Pepsi can squashing his head.<br/><br/>The Mega Myth About Voodoo and Hypnosis<br/>The reason I’m delving into the weird and whacky world of voodoo today is because I want to share with you one big myth involving hypnosis. You see, there’s a common misconception that hypnosis actually involves some form of mind control - a little like voodoo possession. <br/><br/>