Past life regression therapy is a technique that uses hypnosis or guided meditation to recover memories of previous lives or incarnations. Practitioners believe that exploring these past lives can provide insights into current psychological issues, phobias, or unexplained physical ailments. The therapy involves guiding an individual into a relaxed state and then prompting them to recall memories from past lifetimes.
Advocates of past life regression therapy argue that it can help people understand and resolve problems that may have originated in a previous life, leading to improved mental and emotional well-being. Common benefits reported by patients include the release of emotional traumas, reduction in anxiety, and a greater sense of purpose in their current life.
Critics, however, point out the lack of empirical evidence supporting the existence of past lives and suggest that recovered memories may be the result of suggestion or imagination rather than genuine recollections. Despite the controversy, many people find the process to be a valuable tool for self-exploration and healing.
Here's a sample past-life meditation you can try: