Insights from Performing Past Life Regressions
When I first started guiding people through past life regressions, I thought I was simply helping them understand themselves better. What I didn’t realize was that each session would teach me something too. Sitting with hundreds of people as they journeyed through lifetimes has changed the way I see life, love, and death.
Here are a few lessons that have stayed with me:
I’ll never forget one client who was terrified of dying. In her regression, she experienced her passing in a past life. She described leaving her body as if she were slipping out of a heavy coat, then floating into a place filled with light and peace. She cried—not out of fear, but from relief. Over and over again, I’ve witnessed people describe death as a transition, not an ending. It has softened my own fear of mortality.
Many times, people come to me with a question: “Why does this keep happening to me?” One man struggled with rejection in relationships. Under regression, he saw himself in another lifetime abandoning someone he loved because of social pressure. In this life, the roles had reversed, and he was the one experiencing abandonment. It made sense to him instantly—and he was finally able to break the cycle. I’ve learned that life really is a classroom, and lessons repeat until we pay attention.
One of the most powerful sessions I witnessed was with a woman who carried deep resentment toward her father. In regression, she saw a lifetime where she had wronged him in a devastating way. Suddenly, her anger in this lifetime dissolved into understanding. She came out of that session lighter, saying, “I don’t have to carry this anymore.” Watching her transform reminded me that forgiveness is never about the other—it’s the gift we give ourselves.
Time and again, clients recognize souls they know in this life. A spouse from today turns out to be a sibling in another lifetime. A best friend today might have been a parent or child before. One client was deeply connected to her grandmother, who had passed a few years earlier. During regression, she suddenly recognized that this same soul had once been her daughter in a past life. The emotions that surfaced were incredible—she said it explained the bond they shared in this life, a love that always felt bigger than words. These moments are not only heartwarming, but they also remind me that love is the only thing that truly continues across lifetimes.
Another theme I see often is the idea of pre-birth planning. In between lives, many people describe being with guides or loved ones, choosing the big themes for the lifetime ahead—like learning patience, overcoming abandonment, or discovering self-worth. I used to think life was random, but after hearing this so many times, I now believe we step into our lives with intention. Even our struggles are part of the curriculum.
The more I’ve witnessed, the more I’ve learned to take my own challenges less seriously. When you see how vast the journey of the soul really is, the little setbacks in this life don’t feel so heavy. I often remind myself: this moment is just one page in a very big book.
Guiding people through past life regressions has been one of the most humbling experiences of my life. I’ve learned that we don’t really die—we shift. We don’t really fail—we grow. And love, more than anything else, is what we carry with us.
What is Past Life Regression?
Past Life Regression (PLR) is a therapeutic technique that involves guiding a person back through time to access memories of previous lifetimes. This process is done under deep relaxation or hypnosis and allows individuals to uncover past life experiences that may be influencing their present-day behaviors, emotions, relationships, and even physical ailments.
How Does Past Life Regression Work?
During a Past Life Regression session, a trained practitioner or hypnotherapist helps you reach a deeply relaxed state, where your subconscious mind is more accessible. In this state, you are guided to visualize scenes, emotions, and sensations from your past lives. The memories or experiences you encounter are often symbolic or metaphorical, offering profound insights into your current life circumstances.
Benefits of Past Life Regression
Healing Emotional Blockages: Often, unresolved emotional issues or trauma from past lives can affect your present-day relationships and experiences. By accessing these past memories, you can work through the emotions and release negative patterns.
Understanding Recurrent Life Patterns: PLR can reveal patterns that recur across different lifetimes, such as fear, abandonment, or conflict. Gaining awareness of these patterns allows you to consciously shift and heal them in your current life.
Spiritual Growth and Insight: Many people turn to past life regression for spiritual growth, seeking answers to existential questions, understanding their soul’s purpose, or exploring the possibility of past-life connections with others.
Resolution of Physical Ailments: Some physical conditions or chronic pain can be linked to past life experiences. Regression therapy may help in identifying the cause and facilitating healing on a deeper level.
Increased Self-Awareness and Empowerment: By uncovering past life experiences, individuals often develop a deeper understanding of themselves, helping them make informed decisions in their current life. This leads to increased clarity, empowerment, and personal growth.
Common Reasons People Seek Past Life Regression
To understand the origins of deep-seated fears, phobias, or emotional trauma.
To explore the possibility of soul connections with family, friends, or significant others.
To gain clarity on unresolved life issues or questions about their soul’s purpose.
To heal from physical ailments that may have past-life origins.
To experience spiritual growth and enlightenment.
Is Past Life Regression Safe?
Yes, Past Life Regression is a safe and non-invasive process when performed by a certified and experienced practitioner. It is important to feel comfortable and trust the practitioner guiding the session. The process is meant to be healing and supportive, never traumatic or harmful.
What to Expect in a Past Life Regression Session
Pre-Session Consultation: Before the session, the practitioner will discuss your goals and what you hope to achieve. They will explain the process and address any concerns you may have.
Hypnosis and Relaxation: The practitioner will guide you into a relaxed state (similar to meditation or daydreaming). This is a natural, safe state of relaxation where the subconscious mind is most receptive.
Exploring Past Lives: Once relaxed, the practitioner will help you access memories of your past lives. You may experience vivid images, sensations, emotions, or even learn about the lessons your soul has carried across lifetimes.
Debrief and Integration: After the session, the practitioner will help you integrate your experiences into your current life and provide insights for healing and transformation.
Can Everyone Experience Past Life Regression?
While Past Life Regression can be incredibly powerful, it’s important to note that not everyone will have a regression experience. Some people may find it difficult to access past life memories, either due to resistance, skepticism, or a variety of other reasons. The ability to regress is deeply personal, and for some, it might take multiple sessions or a shift in mindset to unlock these experiences. Trust and openness to the process are key.
Is Past Life Regression Right for You?
Past Life Regression can be beneficial for those who are open to exploring their past and are seeking deeper self-awareness, healing, or spiritual growth. If you are curious about your soul’s journey, ready to release old patterns, or desire to understand your life’s purpose on a deeper level, PLR may be a powerful tool for you.
What Happens in a Past Life Regression Session?
A past life regression (PLR) session is a guided hypnosis experience that helps you access subconscious memories that may feel like past life experiences. Whether you view it as spiritual exploration or a way to uncover symbolic messages from your subconscious, the process can provide insight into emotional patterns, relationships, fears, or life purposes.
Discussion & Intention Setting
Before the session begins, the therapist will:
Discuss your reasons for exploring past life regression (curiosity, recurring dreams, unexplained fears, relationship patterns, or emotional healing).
Explain how hypnosis works and answer any questions.
Guide you in setting an intention, such as discovering a past connection to a current challenge or seeking clarity on life patterns.
Guided Hypnosis & Relaxation
You’ll be led into a deeply relaxed yet aware state through breathing techniques, visualization, and progressive relaxation.
As your conscious mind quiets, your subconscious becomes more receptive to memories, impressions, and imagery.
Accessing a Past Life
The therapist will gently guide you to a specific past life by asking open-ended questions.
You may experience mental images, emotions, physical sensations, or intuitive “knowing” rather than clear, movie-like memories.
You may recall details such as your surroundings, clothing, relationships, key events, or even the moment of passing from that life.
If emotions arise, the therapist will support you in understanding and processing them.
Exploring Lessons & Patterns
The therapist may ask reflective questions to help you connect past experiences to your current life.
Themes, unresolved emotions, or recurring challenges may emerge, offering deeper insight into personal growth and healing.
If needed, healing techniques such as inner child work, forgiveness, or cord-cutting may be used to release emotional burdens.
Returning to the Present
You’ll be gently guided back to full awareness, feeling calm and grounded.
The therapist may discuss key insights and suggest ways to integrate the experience into daily life.
Many report feeling lighter, more aware of their purpose, or having a sense of closure regarding certain emotions or relationships.
How Does It Feel?
Past life regression is not about “proving” past lives but rather accessing the subconscious mind’s wisdom. Some experience vivid imagery, while others sense emotions, symbols, or deep intuition. Whether viewed as real past lives or meaningful metaphors, the experience often brings clarity, healing, and a deeper connection to oneself.