Regression:
Regression is the experience of going back to an earlier time.
Past-life regression (PLR) involves the re-experiencing of a

previous lifetime.
Past-life therapy (PLT) is PLR used for emotional and spiritual

healing. PLT sessions often include additional steps, such
as visualizing healing energies, contacting higher beings, or

communicating with past-life characters.

The Experience:
Regression is a very vivid and realistic experience involving

two or more of your senses (for example, vision, hearing, and
physical sensations). At other times, regression can be more

subtle, involving relatively vague images and feelings.
Usually, you can expect to access enough information to allow

for an interesting and useful experience.

Many people do enjoy a vivid experience the first time.

Others will typically get some impressions -- some images,
thoughts or feelings -- which can lead to a fuller past-life

experience in a later session.

Most regression sessions include just two people:  the client

and therapist (or "facilitator"). Typically, a session is
scheduled in advance, to last 1-1/2 hours. The session begins

with discussion, which is followed by regression.

During these individual sessions, the client and facilitator talk

frequently about what is happening, so that guidance can
be tailored to the specific person and what he or she is

experiencing at the moment. These events are often highly
emotional, so the facilitator ideally will be a well-trained

hypnotherapist who can help maximize the healing potential

of these experiences. Following the regression, some time is

usually set aside to "process" the experience, again to
maximize its potential benefits.

A past-life regression:

 These regressions can include any combination of memory,

imagination, and psychic experience. The "memory"
component can blend accurate recall of a specific past life

with other images -- for example, personal present-lifetime
memories, as well as memories of scenes from movies.

"Pure" recollection of past lives is not necessary for healing

and personal growth. Recent research reveals that even
present-lifetime memories are, to various degrees, frequently

mixed up with each other and distorted by emotions and
attitudes. You may discover the essence of the story which

surfaces during a regression and at least a few important
details which help bring the story into focus.

Between-life state, between leaving one

lifetime and being born into another:

This is a frequent occurrence in private regression sessions

and can be an extremely useful source of self-knowledge,
inspiration and healing.