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A modern pioneer in thought

Jose Silva began his journey as a humble radio repairman in Laredo, Texas, and later as an electronics instructor with the United States Army Signal Corps. Despite his career in electronics, Silva had a keen interest in hypnosis and the workings of the human mind. He spent his days working at his job and his nights studying the work of thought leaders including Freud, Jung, and Adler.

 

The turning point that rocketed Silva toward his breakthroughs was a simple question. How do you make the mind more efficient? Through his professional knowledge, Silva already knew that reducing the resistance in an electrical wire allowed more electricity to flow through it (known as Ohm’s law). Using this theory as a starting point, he asked, “what would happen if you could reduce the resistance in the human brain?”. “Would doing this cause it to be more efficient at absorbing information, and perhaps even grant it access to reservoirs of previously hidden creativity and intuition?”.

 

Driven by these questions, Silva began a thorough process of research and experimentation, starting with his own children. By training them to function at brain frequency levels known as Alpha and Theta--levels of deep relaxation that most people experience while meditating or in light sleep--he was able to significantly improve their grades at school and noticed that they were more intuitive and experienced less social tension than before.

 

In the following years, Silva shared his research with other community members. He found that by teaching people to consciously guide themselves to the Alpha and Theta level of mind through Centering Techniques, he could show many of them how to, while fully conscious, reprogram their minds like a computer.

Jose Silva

Why the Silva Method?

Imagine being able to rewire yourself, without spending thousands of dollars on a professional hypnotherapist. What if you could more easily overcome bad habits like smoking or snacking? What if you could raise your IQ, cultivate a positive wealth mindset, and awaken your mind’s natural healing capacity, all by rewiring your subconscious?

The results that Silva discovered were highly encouraging. A multitude of Silva practitioners reported numerous benefits, from stress relief to enhanced creativity and intuition to even potentially accelerated physical and emotional healing. In short, people who used the Silva Method were often able to achieve greater control over their emotional state, their habits, their careers and finances, and their health.

In Just 15 minutes a day, by accessing altered states of mind, you could have the answer to soaring success In your career and personal life, unshakable health and happiness, and a life awakened to your purpose.

Meet your instructor

Manish Patel is a dynamic and eloquent public speaker, educator, and trainer.

 

Building on over two decades of training and experience as an Occupational/Hand Therapist, collegiate-level adjunct professor, Certified Ergonomist, and a practicing transformational life coach, he excels in compassionately helping people transform their lives in powerful ways. Using evidence-based research and scientifically proven techniques as a starting point, Manish takes clients on a journey of self-discovery, passionately leading them with practical applications of The Silva Method instruction and coaching.

 

Born in India, raised in the United Kingdom through young adulthood, and refined in the United States of America, Manish considers himself fortunate and blessed to have witnessed and experienced national diversity. This rich background allows him to connect and resonate with diverse cultures, ages, and life experiences.

 

When human beings experience trauma or severe life stress, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. As was the case during the pandemic of 2020, for example. It was during these challenging times, Manish merged his meditative and spiritual heritage, along with The Silva Method, allowing him to navigate through life’s challenges and road bumps with a greater sense of ease and flow.

Throughout his professional career, Manish engaged with individuals, groups, corporations, and even communities to facilitate enhanced livelihood and wellness in any and all life roles, with the use of evidence-based modalities and behavioral sciences.  However, it wasn’t until he started utilizing The Silva Method principles, that he observed profound shifts in all purposeful endeavors he embarked on, within his personal and professional roles and relationships.  For Manish, The Silva Method truly unlocks the essence of the minds potential, with the science and research backing him, allowing him to teach and instruct these deep mental facets, with integrity and confidence.

When he is not coaching or instructing, Manish enjoys traveling, reading, drawing and painting, and spending time in nature and among wildlife.  Inspired by the joy of his children, humbled by the journey of life, Manish strives to deliver an immersion experience filled with transformational knowledge and awareness, as was intended by the respected founder of The Silva Method, Mr. Jose Silva himself. 

 

Better and Better

A picture of Manish Patel, a certified Silva instructor.

Manish Patel

Certified Silva Instructor
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About Us

The Silva Method has helped millions of people experience greater peace, productivity, and personal well-being through non-spiritual, scientifically supported mental exercises. 

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Proven and trusted

We’ve spent nearly 50 years researching, experimenting & collaborating with leading scientists, researchers and personal growth leaders. Read the scientific findings to learn about the proven benefits of the Silva Method. 

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Silva Advocates

What they're saying

“By offering the Silva Method to (our) employees we provide an opportunity to experience for themselves the power of the mind…” 

Robert Stiller

CEO, Green Mountain Coffee

"I would say that (the Silva Method) is the most powerful single tool that I have to offer the patient."

Dr. O. Carl Simonton M.D.

Oncologist

"The most important technique I learned in The Silva Method was creative visualization... I found that it was amazingly effective."

Shakti Gawain

Author

"Anything with the name of Jose Silva as the author has my vote before I open to page one. Read it with a pen for underlining."

Dr. Wayne Dyer Ed.D.

Author

"Learn how to use the untapped power of your mind to increase your sales and income to put more money in your pocket.”

Vishen Lakhiani

Founder & CEO, Mindvalley

Best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the most respected people in the Industry, the late great Louise Hay has credited Jose Silva and the Silva Method for jumpstarting her amazing career in her book You Can Heal Your life.

Louise Hay

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Bestselling Authors

What they're saying

"The Silva Method consists of scientifically researched, tested, proven techniques which you receive in a step-by-step, learn-by-doing manner. You will see noticeable results quickly.”

Burt Goldman

Author

“By offering the Silva Method to (our) employees we provide an opportunity to experience for themselves the power of the mind…” 

Robert Stiller

CEO, Green Mountain Coffee

"I would say that (the Silva Method) is the most powerful single tool that I have to offer the patient."

Dr. O. Carl Simonton M.D.

Oncologist

Manifest greatness

The Silva Method can held you achieve your goals and beyond.

Manifest greatness

The Silva Method can help you achieve your goals and beyond.

Manifest greatness

The Silva Method can help you achieve your goals and beyond.
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