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The Silva Method

Relax into a calm “alpha” state and picture the outcome on a mental screen.

Where it comes from

José Silva (1914–1999), from Laredo, Texas, developed the method from the 1940s onward and began public courses in 1966, first as Silva Mind Control. The book The Silva Mind Control Method, with Philip Miele, appeared in 1977.

Key books

  • José Silva and Philip Miele, The Silva Mind Control Method (1977)

The core idea

Deep relaxation brings the mind into a calm state Silva linked to alpha brain waves. In that state you picture a problem and then its solution on an imagined screen, to solve problems and program goals.

How to practise it

  1. 1Sit comfortably, close your eyes and relax your body part by part.
  2. 2Count slowly down to deepen the relaxation; this is what Silva called going to your level.
  3. 3Picture the current situation on a mental screen in front of you.
  4. 4Picture the solved situation, in more light and detail, slightly to the side.
  5. 5Count back up, open your eyes and note any ideas that came up.

What it can help with

  • A short relaxation routine
  • Looking at a problem calmly
  • Practising visualization

Further reading