In a past life regression session, a client named Wolff recalled a painful past life experience that resulted in his death. He had always suffered from back pain and had been to doctors for help, but after the regression his back pain disappeared. He now lives a pain-free life and says the experience helped him become more aware of his pain and emotions.
Leslie Rodriguez’s past life regression session
Leslie Rodriguez recently posted a TikTok video where she claims to have viewed a past life in which she is a light-haired woman riding a black horse. Men on horseback were trying to steal her daughter, and she was called a witch. The video has gone viral, sparking much interest in the subject of past life regression. Leslie posted the video with the intention of spreading awareness of the practice. Many people have been moved to share their own experiences.
But past life regression is not for everyone. It is an intense and vulnerable experience. As a result, it may not be suitable for people suffering from mental health issues. For example, people suffering from severe depression or psychotic disorders are not recommended to undergo past life regression meditation. Some people may experience strong feelings and be harmed during the process.
Methods of hypnotherapy
Several recent studies have questioned the veracity of past life memories, which many practitioners claim to be true. They also point to the potential for false memories. For example, when given the suggestion to regress to a past life, hypnotized subjects reported different identities, claiming to have used different names. One such study, conducted by Nicholas Spanos, reported that participants were able to remember past life regression sessions, but the descriptions were often highly elaborate. This evidence indicates that these experiences were based on the subjects’ expectations and not real life experiences.
During a past life regression session, the hypnotherapist leads the client through a series of relaxation steps that help the subject access their unconscious memories. During the process, they may experience memories from many previous lives, as well as repressed memories from their current lifetime.
Past life regression therapy practitioners claim that clients will have a full sensory experience. In some cases, this may include being able to recall specific smells or hearing sounds. They also employ hypnosis to encourage the subject to relax and open their minds. The practitioner then employs specific questions to elicit statements from the client related to a past life.
Different hypnotherapists use different techniques to facilitate past life regression. Some will spend more time on the regression while others may spend more time talking to the client about their current problems. This way, the therapist can help the client explore reoccurring patterns and help them resolve them.