Hypnosis and Past Life Regression

I recently had an interesting conversation with my sister about hypnosis and past life regression. I’m sure a lot of people have heard about it in the past and many have experienced it. Hypnotherapy is known to help destress and even help change certain behaviors such as smoking or nail biting. It is also proven to help expedite weight loss. But what is the science behind it? Originally, Freud theorized that hypnosis weakens the barrier between the conscious and subconscious. However, many believe it is all a placebo effect. Even then, we are able to trick our brains into thinking we are under a “spell” and eventually give into the placebo, making positive impacts to their problems. 

Past life regression is an interesting sector of hypnosis where we are able to “see” and experience our alleged past life. Some people believe they were part of a royal family to some believing they are insects or plants. However, there is no scientific evidence that what they experience and see is their past life. Most hypnotherapists would argue that it is because there was never enough funding for such research, but scientists believe that this experience is pure imagination. I mean, if we really think about it, most people imagine they are part of a royal family or noble, but the numbers don’t really add up. There is literally no way all those people were royal or noble. People are creating false memories based on their desires or imaginations, scientists argue. I mean… as much as I want to believe that we are able to look back at our past life through hypnosis, I cannot help but agree. 

So, is hypnosis and past life regression real? Well, I want to believe that because it is such a cool concept. However, I agree with scientists and until there is further research on hypnosis and past life regression, I think of it as a recreational activity.