Doing it my way, because you deserve different

Jul 15

“I’m not here to tell you that I am the best at what I do; I am not even here to say that how I do this is the right way to do it…”

On Saturday, as I introduced everyone to Hypnosis and Hypnotic Meditation, I began—like I always do—with that phrase.

I’ve said it hundreds of times in different ways, but for some reason, this time it landed in a way that’s still echoing through my mind days later.

Every hypnotic meditation I guide starts the same. I check in to see if anyone has been hypnotized before, I explain what to expect, and I drop in that quote. It’s not just a disclaimer—it’s a declaration. I first started saying it when more and more new folks started showing up who had been hypnotized in the past. Occasionally, someone would come up afterward and let me know that I didn’t do it the way so-and-so hypnotist did. And honestly?

Good.

That’s the entire point.

I don’t want to replicate what you’ve already experienced. I don’t want to hypnotize you the way everybody else does. I want to guide you into something completely different. Something that’s meant to feel unlike anything else. Because the difference isn’t just stylistic—it’s the gateway to transformation.

And maybe that’s why it works. Maybe that’s why people walk away feeling more connected to their ancestors… or revisiting past lives… or receiving messages from their departed loved ones. Maybe that’s why people tell me they felt something in their bones shift, or their hearts finally exhale. Maybe, just maybe, it’s because I’m not doing it the “right” way—or because there isn’t one.

This way isn’t perfect, and it isn’t for everyone. But it’s mine. And if you’ve found yourself drawn to me, then maybe it’s yours too.

This Goes Beyond Hypnosis…

This morning, I let that phrase echo a little deeper—and I realized that it doesn’t just apply to how I guide meditations. It’s just as true in the way I cut hair. It’s present in the way I teach yoga. It’s everywhere.

If you’ve sat in my chair for a haircut or received any kind of service from me, you already know—I do things differently.

I prefer to cut hair dry.
I like to rebook farther out than most stylists.
I bring energy work and intention into everything I do—especially in how I hold space.

I’m not here to claim my technique is superior.
I’m not here to say I’m better than anyone else.
And I’m definitely not saying what I do is perfect.

But I am here to say this: the way I approach hair, the energy I bring into the space, the vibe I intentionally cultivate—it’s all uniquely me.

Same goes for my yoga classes. There are other teachers with more anatomical expertise. There are others who focus on deeper backbends, harder arm balances, and flashier flows.

And you know what? That’s beautiful.

But there’s only one Aza.

And I’m here to create a space where you get to show up as the one and only you—in your fullest truth, in whatever shape your healing takes, with whatever energy you're moving through.

A Thank You (And a Little Ask)

Whether we’ve known each other for years or just met recently, whether you’ve worked with me one-on-one or just stumbled across this blog post, I want to say: thank you.

Thank you for sharing your energy with me. Thank you for reading this far. Thank you for being exactly who you are.

If you’ve got a couple minutes and a little love to spare, I’d be so grateful if you’d consider voting in this year’s Best of NoCo awards. I’m working in service fields that can be recognized, and your support means more than you know.

🌀 Vote Hypnotist Aza for Best Health & Wellness Coach
✂️ Vote 3 Little Birds North for Best Hair Salon
🧘 Vote Live Beyond Limit or Resilient Soul Yoga for Best Yoga Studio

Every vote is a ripple of support. Every moment of recognition helps me keep doing this work the way I do it—heart-forward, soul-led, and completely my own.

From my heart to yours,
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

With love,
Aza
Hypnotist. Witch. Hair artist. Yoga teacher. Goofball. You already know.

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