Jose Silva

Founder of The Silva Method

Jose Silva, creator of The Silva Method, pioneered mind training through alpha brain wave control, helping millions enhance creativity, healing, and intuition since 1944.

Jose Silva, founder of The Silva Method, began his journey as a radio technician in Texas before dedicating over two decades to studying psychology, hypnosis, and brainwave activity. His breakthrough came with the discovery that the Alpha brainwave state, linked to sleep, also enhanced creativity, healing, and intuition. Silva’s method revolutionized personal growth, with millions benefiting from his teachings through books, seminars, and programs like the Silva Ultramind System. Though he passed away in 1999, his legacy lives on through a global network of instructors and students.

Trainer credentials

Founder of The Silva Method, a global mind empowerment movement with over 6 million students in 110 countries.

Author of 12 best-selling books, including the world-renowned The Silva Mind Control Method (over 10 million copies sold).

Pioneer of research into altered states of consciousness (spent 22 years studying the field before founding The Silva Method).

Mentored and influenced many of today’s most respected personal growth teachers and authors - including Jack Canfield (author of the Chicken Soup For The Soul series) and Richard Bach (author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull).