IPhone App Review: Andrew Johnson Relax Free App

With a lilting Scottish accent, Andrew Johnson guides you through a 15 minute self-hypnosis routine on his Relax Free app for the iPhone/iTouch. Soft, mellow music of an electronic piano plays in the background. He instructs you to gradually relax various parts of your body and speaks in a tranquil voice tone. This self-hypnosis app works.

Who is Andrew Johnson?

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Andrew Johnson is a "Relaxation Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Therapist, and Reiki Teacher," according to his website, Andrew Johnson.com . He first produced self-hypnosis training tapes in 2001. Bad habits, smoking, anxiety, and unhealthy eating patterns are Johnson's areas of interest.

Specifics about Andrew Johnson's Relax Free App

The Relax Free app may be listened to with or without earphones. Listeners have a choice of playing Johnson's verbal instructions with the music in the background, or with just the music without his instructions. Should the listener prefer to watch the iPhone screen while practicing self-hypnosis, the Relax Free app has a pleasing blue screen with the appearance of a "light burst" in the middle and search lights oscillating from it. People who engage in self-hypnosis sometimes prefer to use a visual focal point and will find the light burst helpful.

If necessary, the user can pause or even stop the self-hypnosis episode. What's really nice about the Relax Free app is that it has a toggle volume right on the screen to adjust the volume, if you need to. Also included on the screen is an indicator of how much of the self-hypnosis episode has passed and how much more remains. The entire routine lasts 15 minutes and effectively brings a feeling of tranquility. The Relax Free app is one of those apps that you will use over and over, if you appreciate the self-hypnosis experience.

Options Included in the Relax Free App

In the Relax Free app, a "Connect" category allows you to browse Johnson's other self-hypnosis apps. He has produced several other self-hypnosis apps addressing "Lose Weight", "Success", "Social Phobia", "Healing", "Quit Smoking", "Pregnancy,", "Positivity," and "Deep Sleep," among others.

Also found on the Connect page is "Andrew's Newsletter", which users can sign up for. His newsletters will then be emailed. A nice addition to the app, the Connect page literally offers opportunities for avid followers of Andrew Johnson to stay informed about new self-hypnosis apps he produces.

Johnson included a "Send Feedback" option in the Relax Free app. This feature speaks to Johnson's level of professionalism. Any expert who truly knows his subject (in this case, self-hypnosis) recognizes the importance of feedback to his work and how it contributes to the success of future projects.

First Experience with the Relax Free App

The first time this reviewer listened to the Relax Free app, she used her iPhone earphones and was laying back in a recliner. She found this self-hypnosis routine to work very well. The level of relaxation achieved using the Relax Free app was surprising and refreshing. Johnson gradually brings the listener back to waking consciousness by stating "you" will feel "rested, refreshed, and relaxed" as you come out of the self-hypnotic state. His voice gently yet firmly rises in tone and volume as he counts to 10 and suggests you take a "gentle stretch."

Cost of Andrew Johnson's Relax Free App

Andrew Johnson offers the Relax Free app free of charge through iTunes. That's right, kick back and relax, knowing you didn't spend a dime for it. This self-hypnosis app serves as a wonderful introduction to Andrew Johnson's other self-hypnosis apps. Therefore, anyone who owns an iPhone or iTouch should have this app.

ITunes Reviews of the Relax Free App

Over 240 iTunes users reviewed the Relax Free self-hypnosis app culminating in an average review of 3.5 stars. Several reviewers claim to "love" this app and many others remarked at how surprised and pleased they were that the app actually helped them to relax and de-stress during the self-hypnosis episode.

Final Word on Andrew Johnson's Relax Free App

If you feel stressed out in this rat race world of ours, the Relax Free app may provide you with the routine you need to relax and stay calm throughout the day. From the soothing background music to the tranquil blue screen with moving lights to Johnson's incredibly calming voice, the Relax Free app will most likely induce self-hypnosis and bring serenity to any listener. An added benefit is that, with practice, some users may even learn to place themselves in a restful hypnotic trance without the app. For no cost, the Relax Free app can bring a sense of calm and peace to those who listen.

Rating

Four out of 5 stars

Sources

Andrew Johnson's website

ITunes website