Past life regression (PLR) is a process of digging up memories of one's previous lives. this can be by a process of hypnosis, however some teachings use a meditation type space. It is suggested by New Age therapists for personal growth and healing of people with psychological or physical problems. By reliving or discovering previous experiences or traumas, a person can identify the origin of his/her problem whether it is a phobia or a disability or other. One of PLR's leading advocates is Brian L. Weiss M.D.

Past life regression advocates believe in reincarnation and that the experiences from previous lives can carry over and affect a person's current life. Skeptics claim that it is highly probable that these memories are false and that they are purely the result of

Past Life Therapy typically uses de-hypnosis techniques or 'focused-state' to access unresolved past experiences. Past Life Therapy claims to help resolve past life survival scripts that may be effecting one's state of mind, behaviors, and mental and physical health in this lifetime. Among the popular new age figures who teach and use past life regression techniques are Barbara Brennan and Ken Page.

See also

• Channeling
• Cryptomnesia
• Dianetics

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