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A breath of fresh air is so rejuvenating. Smoke inhalation asphyxiates and kills. This is how powerful and effective this therapy is. It is also one of the most natural and simple mediums of healing.

Perfumes, the aroma of food and wines, make the body and mind react. Without the capacity to smell, an onion will taste no different from a carrot. Food, which provides the nutrients to keep us alive and active, means so much more by smelling right. How would the tastiest food be, if it smelled of excreta? Would anyone be able to eat it? But, when the aroma of a meal being cooked or when we pass by a cake shop the wonderful flavours wafts our breath, the mouth waters and the stomach churns and the gastric juices are secreted. This is how powerful the flavours and aromas mean and do to us.

Just as refreshingly lovely fragrances make us happy and attract our senses, the putrid, dirty smells repel. Our lives are so full of aromas. It means so much to us. Through the medium of breath and our reactions to smells, we heal the body.

The olfactory system is a part of the respiratory system. Simply put, when the aroma touches the cilia (the hair like structure in the epithelial cells) in the nose, it sends signals to the limbic system of the brain. Here, it touches the memory and emotions. Both control emotional, hormonal and metabolic / stress responses which are influenced by smell.

Pleasant smells soothe and the wrong smells can produce headaches and migraines. Pollution can even choke up our breathing passage and the sinuses begin to irritate and result in painful stuffy nose and headache.

Migraines and headaches are caused by the blood vessels getting excessively dilated or contracted. In this way, the body tells us that there is something offensive to it. It can be the hot sun (in case of classic migraine) or a particular perfume. By using a passage that is irritating the system, we involve the same nerves and body parts that are troubled. Aromatherapy follows the same route and reverses the process.

Aroma oils are light and can easily evaporate. They are extracts of plants and flowers, some very commonly known e.g. Eucalyptus oil, Rose Flower oil, Peppermint, etc. These are extracted from petals, roots, barks or any part of the flower or plant / tree. These oils are not directly applied to the skin or body as they are in various degrees of concentration. A simple example would be of the Rose Petal oil. Practically 1 ton of petals are required to make 300 gms. of the oil. Direct extracts are called Essential Oils. These are applied to the skin with mild soothing carrier oils like Olive oil. But in this case, massage is not recommended, so we shall not discuss this part. However, for other ailments the massage is a very effective means of treating the body.

Skin is very sensitive to emotions. This is why Bio-Feedback machines and Lie Detectors are connected to the skin. The skin also reacts to mental stress and many skin diseases are caused due to stress. Essential oils help heal through the skin. The fact that Rene treated his burn with Lavender accidentally brought about the modern study of Aromatherapy. All over the world, perfumes are used directly on the skin too and if we want to experiment with how the skin is connected to the physical body, if we rub garlic oil on the soles of our feet, within minutes our breath will smell of it too.

Migraines, headaches and Sinusitis are best treated by using drops of oils in hot water and inhaling the steam for 15 minutes.

Also, drops of oils when poured in a diffuser vaporize, the room fills with the aroma and this clears the head. A diffuser is a cup like top in which the oil is poured. A candle kept at the bottom of the diffuser heats the cup and, thus heats the oil. The oil diffuses and the room gets filled with the aroma.

Similarly drops of the oils can be put in a pot of hot steaming water and the vapours inhaled. This is very helpful for Sinusitis.

These oils are combined to produce an aroma which can relax and pleasantly soothe the nerves and bring about the desired results. It always has to be pleasant to the person suffering. Simple though it may seem, it has been researched on for years and today there is an Essential oil for most ailments.

Typically, the Aromatherapy is for problems which require soothing the nerves and clearing the blocked passages that cause discomfort and pain. It helps in falling asleep, headaches, body pain, tiredness, depressions, stress and tension and such problems. It is getting more and more popular and many practitioners are using it in conjunction with their main stream therapies, meditations and healing modalities, especially Homoeopaths, Ayurvedic Practitioners, Alternate Medicine Doctors, Massage Therapists, etc.

There are those who use similar methods but use far too strong a drug and it is called anesthetics. This, like chloroform, is to be used under medical advice and administered by trained doctors. Though this uses the passage of breath, it does not fall under Aromatherapy. It comes under medicine and requires a Anesthetist to administer it.

BRIEF HISTORY:

Aromatherapy possibly originated in China where incense were used. Later history shows how Egyptians used it to embalm the dead. The Greeks learnt from Egyptians and thus, its use spread.

By the 13th century, the pharmaceutical industry had begun. Distillation of essential oils was done to prepare medicine. Gradually, the use of natural oils and medicine became more and more popular. The perfume became a part of day to day use.

Later, a French chemist, Rene Maurice Gattefosse gave the therapy its name and form for what it is known today.

Rene accidentally came to know the healing powers of Lavender. While working he burnt his hand and dipped it in the first container of liquid near him, which was Lavender. Surprisingly, his hand not only healed of the burn but also it left no scars. It was from here that he began his research on the power of plants and flowers and his book on the subject was published “GATTEFOSSE’S AROMATHERAPY” in 1928 after which Aromatherapy came to be known for what it is today.

APPLICATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS:

MIGRAINES and HEADACHES are caused by excessive contraction or dilation of the brain’s blood vessels. Its symptoms are severe throbbing, pain in the temples or behind one ear. Migraines can be triggered by allergies, stress, lack or excess of sleep or emotional and hormonal changes.

Essential oils suggested: Chamomile, Lavender and Marjoram

Add a few drops of essential oil to a compress and place on the head and / or add 10 drops of essential oil to the bath and soak for fifteen minutes.

Massage during a migraine can be more uncomfortable than soothing for the sufferer and is generally not recommended.

SINUSITIS: The better solution to naturally clearing congested sinuses is through fragrant steam inhalation. Steam used with essential oils works wonders for colds and sinus headaches.  This oil acts as an analgesic, antiseptic, antiviral, decongestant, etc. Eucalyptus oil is toxic to bacteria that cause colds and sinus conditions.

Peppermint too is a very good analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and, therefore, may be used.

There are a few things to know and remember for safety and effectiveness. It is not necessary to steam longer than 15 minutes because, it will not be as effective. If too many drops of oil are used, it will not be effective either. People with congestive heart failure or pregnant women should not opt for steam inhalation. People with epilepsy or infants and small children should not inhale steam either. Essential oils should not be taken internally or directly onto the skin.

ACIDITY (HEART BURN): Acids present in the stomach help in breaking down of the food during digestion. But when there is excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, it results in a condition known as acidity. Acidity leads to the sour or burning sensation in the chest. Its common symptoms are dyspepsia, heartburn and formation of the ulcers.

Essential oils suggested: Black Pepper, Peppermint, Sandalwood

These should be used to inhale or as compress.

PSORIASIS: Psoriasis is a skin condition that presents itself with red areas or scales on the elbows, knees, arms, scalp, ears, legs and back. It is a result of many factors including stress, illness, sunburn, overuse of drugs or alcohol, cuts and viral or bacterial infection.

Essential oils suggested: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium

These should be used as gel or lotion by combining a few drops of essential oil with a carrier oil and massaging into the skin. Alternately, they may also be used by adding essential oil and carrier oil mix to the bath and soaking for fifteen minutes.

ARTHRITIS: Arthritis is an acute disorder of the joints. It is characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints.

Essential Oils suggested: Roman Chamomile, Juniper, Camphor, Caraway, Lemon, Sage, Thyme

These should be used as gel or lotion by combining a few drops of essential oil with a carrier oil and massaging into the skin. Gently massage into arthritic joints using a small amount of oil, unless advised not to massage by the medical practitioner.

Carrier Oils suggested: Carrier oils that possess anti-inflammatory properties include Hemp Seed, Jojoba and Pomegranate Seed Oils. Although not a vegetable oil, emu oil possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as a carrier oil.

PAINFUL MENSTRUAL PERIODS: A painful period can range from a dull ache to a violent cramp. When in a fragile emotional state, menstrual pain can be even more severe.

Herbs that relax the stomach muscles called antispasmodics contain phytochemicals that ease muscle spasms and help relax the uterus. Many of these same herbal allies have a gentle sedating effect and help in calming frayed nerves at the same time.

Essential Oils suggested: Cajuput, Sage, Aniseed, Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Juniper, Marjoram, Melissa, Peppermint, Rosemary

A soothing abdominal massage with these oils mixed with carrier oil used as gel or lotion can go a long way in releasing pain and tension from the lower belly. The same oils can be added to a warm, relaxing bath after mixing with a carrier oil.

ASTHMA: Asthma is a disorder of the bronchial passage and the lungs.

Essential Oils suggested: Basil, Cajuput, Lemon, Sage, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Aniseed, Cypress, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Clove, Origanum, Geranium, German Chamomile, Frankincense

The safest time for aromatherapy treatments is in-between attacks. Use as gel / chest rub made from the essential oils like Peppermint and Ginger that have decongestive and antihistamine properties. These should be applied in upward strokes for 6 months. German Chamomile, which contains chamazulene, prevents the release of histamine. Frankincense, Marjoram, and Rose encourage deep breathing and allow lungs to expand. To reduce bronchial spasms, use the relaxants such as Chamomile, Lavender, Rose, Geranium, and Marjoram. A lavender steam can be used by some asthmatics even during an attack.

The steam opens airways, while the lavender quickly relaxes lung spasms. This may halt the attack right in its tracks or at least make it less severe. These should be applied in upward strokes for 6 months.

Additionally, Lavender also relaxes the mind and thus helps dissipate the panic you feel when you can’t catch your breath. If you find that steaming only makes it more difficult to breathe, use an aromatherapy diffuser or a humidifier instead. You may also rub feet with an aromatherapy massage oil.

Some asthmatics are sensitive to fragrance and find that it triggers their attacks. Eucalyptus should be strictly avoided during attacks.

COLITIS: Colitis / ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcer formation in the mucous membranes lining the colon and rectum. It is also known as chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Colitis results in bloody diarrhea, pain, gas, bloating and hard stools.

Essential Oils suggested: Cajuput, Lemon Grass, Tea Tree, Lavender, Rosemary, Patchouli, Peppermint

These essential oils should be used as compress, gel, lotion on stomach by mixing with carrier oil. Massages with essential oils such as Patchouli and Peppermint can offer relief from colitis.

PILES: Piles are abnormally enlarged and dilated blood vessels (mainly veins) around the back passage or anus. They are also known as haemorrhoids.

Essential Oils suggested: Cypress, Juniper, Frankincense, Myrrh

These should be used as gel or added to bath after mixing with a carrier oil. Blend four drops of Cypress to 5ml (a teaspoon) of Grapeseed base oil and add this to bath water.

LIVER PROBLEM (CIRRHOSIS): Cirrhosis is a disease that is characterized by a significant loss of cells, causing the liver to gradually decrease in size and become hard and leathery.

Essential Oils suggested: Lemon, Sage, Peppermint, Rosemary, Juniper

These should be used as gel or lotion by combining a few drops of essential oil with a carrier oil.

KIDNEY STONES: Kidney stones are formed inside kidneys due to an excessive salt build up in the kidney walls.

Essential Oils suggested: Lemon, Fennel, Geranium, Juniper, Hyssop

These should be used as gel or lotion by combining a few drops of essential oil with a carrier oil. Any selection of essential oils that is relaxing, analgesic and diuretic e.g. Juniper would be of use as a complimentary treatment for kidney stones. Ammi visnaga is a seed whose essential oil is considered lithontriptic (having the quality of dissolving or destroying stones in the bladder or kidneys). It can be inhaled or taken internally for a course of treatment. A side benefit is that this essential oil is also a powerful bronchodilator.

PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually stop when menstruation begins, or shortly thereafter.

Essential Oils suggested: Clary Sage, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Melissa, Rose, Neroli

A soothing abdominal massage with these oils mixed with carrier oil used as gel or lotion is very helpful. The same oils can be added to a warm, relaxing bath after mixing with a carrier oil.

DEPRESSION / ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACK / NERVOUS TENSION: Chemical / hormonal imbalances and situational triggers are two major causes for depression. Situational triggers that can cause depression can be divorce, health issues, abuse, loss of a loved one, loneliness, job related or financial problems, etc.

Essential Oils suggested: Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Thyme, Roman Chamomile, Camphor, Geranium, Lavender, Frankincense, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Sandalwood

These can be added to the bath after mixing with a carrier oil or used as gel or lotion or even inhaled.

Precautions: It is important to note that all these fragrances, though very pleasant, when distilled into what is called essential oils in aromatherapy are not to be taken neat. Always dilute them with vegetable oils or carrier oils and never put a drop of neat essential oil on the tongue or eyes. Always read the instructions before using or selecting these oils. Some can be exciting and others sedative. Wrong selection / use of essential oils may lead to some complications. Certain kinds of oils are prohibited during pregnancy and other health conditions like epilepsy.

Always check before using them. Some can also cause problems when exposed to sunlight and also irritate the skin if the dosage is incorrect. Some oils evaporate quickly and some need to be stored in amber coloured or dark coloured bottles as they lose their properties when exposed to direct light. Never store them in plastic bottles as they may react with the oils. Aluminum or glass bottles with special droppers are better. Essential oils are highly inflammable. So do not use them near fire. Never add these oils to burning candles. They can be very costly. So use them judiciously and always start with small dosage.

Essential Oils to be avoided under certain conditions:

Conditions Avoid

Homoeopathy:- Camphor, Eucalyptus, Black Pepper

Pregnancy:- Cypress, Cinnamon, Basil, Citronella,

Clove, Hyssop, Juniper, Marjoram, Myrrh,

Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.

Epilepsy:- Sage, Clay Sage, Hyssop, Fennel, Rosemary

Thyroid:- Thyme

Low Blood Pressure:- Eucalyptus, Clay Sage, Sandalwood

High Blood Pressure:- Rosemary, Hyssop, Sage, Cypress, Thyme,

Eucalyptus

Liver Disease:- Eucalyptus

Kidney:- Juniper

Examples of Carrier Oils:

• GRAPESEED OIL is very versatile and easily absorbed carrier oil. It is useful in most skin types. Avoid using on sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis.
• SWEET ALMOND OIL is useful in nourishing, softening and revitalizing all types. It helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness, inflammation and wrinkled, dry hands.  This is the best oil to use on children and babies.
• Coconut Oil
• Peanut Oil
• Sesame Oil
• Sunflower Oil
• Olive Oil
• Walnut Oil
• Wheat Germ Oil
• Hazelnut Oil
• Jojoba Oil
• Carrot Oil
• Corn Oil
• Castor Oil

MIXING ESSENTIAL OILS WITH CARRIER OILS:

60years+                      1-6 drops of essential oil in 10ml (2 teaspoons) carrier                                                 oil

12 to 60 years              Adult dose as follows:

6 to 12 years                Use half adult dose and increase range of oils used

4 to 6 years                  1-6 drops of essential oil in 10ml (2 teaspoons) carrier oil

1 to 4 years                  1-3 drops of essential oil in 10ml (2 teaspoons) carrier oil

Under 1 year               1 drop of essential oil in 10ml (2 teaspoons) almond oil

For a pregnant lady     1-3 drops of essential oil in 10ml carrier oil

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Automatic writing is the process or production of writing material that proponents claim does not come from the conscious thoughts of the writer. Practitioners say that the writer’s hand forms the message, with the person being unaware of what will be written. In some cases, it is done by people in a trance state. In others, the writer is aware (not in a trance) of their surroundings but not of the actions of their writing hand.

Spiritual Automatic Writing also called Psychography is a concept in the spiritist doctrine by which spirits dictate or take the hand of a medium to write messages, letters, and even entire books.

Clairvoyants & Psychics see indigo colour in the auras of Indigo Children whereas multi-coloured auras like a rainbow in case of Crystal Children. This is why their names are coined so.

Indigo and Crystal children/adults are an integral & dynamic part of the evolutionary process towards a NEW EARTH.

One of my colleagues called me a cold winter evening of 2004 with a request to visit a hospital where one of her clients, Navdeep Gupta (name changed on request) was battling with death & struggling before leaving this physical world as I was told … “Could you please go and give him healing so that he could be helped to leave painlessly?” was all she said. The doctors had given up all hopes of his recovery while he was admitted in an ICU for weeks.

This episode re-enforced my faith in crystals and I continue to use and sell them ever since.

Our mind is basically divided into two main parts: Conscious and Sub-conscious. The Conscious mind has two divisions: the logical, thinking, analytical mind and the creative mind that we use all the time when we are awake. The Sub-conscious mind is a repository of all our experiences and memories of past, present and future lifetimes. The conscious and sub-conscious minds have a further division called the critical mind or the critical barrier which is our mind’s processing unit.

Like for example:

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Symbol ~~~~~~~~~ Meaning ~~~~~~~~~ What to think about

PS: I have myself experienced most of my dreams revealing information about future of my family and friends ….. They have been mainly about examination results, lost and found, births, deaths, natural disasters, plane crash, etc. The first example of predictive dreams mentioned above is actually mine.

-Nightmares about my brother’s passing away had kept me depressed for months.

-Years ago, I woke up informing my mother about my father’s accident which I had watched in my dream the previous night. I had seen my father survive the accident without a scratch but the front of my father’s car damaged with the grill and bumper broken. On reaching his office a few moments later, my father called to inform us about the same.

-Flashes of Tsunami in South East Asia had haunted me in my dreams for weeks at length.

-A few months back I had seen a plane crash and two trains collide within the same night.

-I saw a lot of wet green grass, bushes and smoke at the site of the train collision. I woke up the next morning to find in the newspaper exactly the same picture of a train accident.

-A few months later, I watched BBC cover news of the plane crash.

I also visit a lot of places in dreams where I have lived before and also places in the spirit world, like the healing room, hall of knowledge and wisdom, hall of councilors. Being psychic since a kid, I receive a lot of information in the form of flashes during the day as well.

Our mind is basically divided into two main parts: Conscious and Sub-conscious. The Conscious mind is the reasoning, thinking, logical and creative mind that we use all the time when we are awake. The Sub-conscious mind is a repository of all our experiences and all our memories of all lifetimes. Every experience is saved in great detail, including every sight, every sound, every smell, every feeling and every thought that we ever have. This memory can never be destroyed by any means whatsoever.

The sub-conscious mind is part of the soul; hence it survives after death and stays with the soul, taking with it every memory of that lifetime. The conscious mind dies with the body, as it uses the physical brain.

Upon reincarnation, the soul comes into a new body bringing the sub-conscious mind with it. Hence, all memories of all lifetimes are brought forward. But these memories also include impressions of traumas from past lifetimes which manifest at various levels of our existence and cause problems in the current life. The problems can be physical, mental, emotional illnesses as well as blocks in relationships, business, financial and spiritual growth, etc.

Past Life Regression allows us to access these past life traumas, and thereby, address the current life problems. Past Life Regression is a holistic therapy based on the principle of cause and effect, also known as ‘karma’.

In other words, powerful actions, thoughts, emotions and vows that are experienced in a past life may manifest in the present in another form – i.e. allergies, phobias, chronic illnesses, relationship problems, fears or simply a strong sense of unease / unknown fears.

The famous psychologist Carl Jung called it the ‘collective unconsciousness’ and ‘universal memory’.

By using the method of Past Life Regression the unconscious mind can go back in time and access the origins of old patterns or emotions and enable release and healing. Past Life Therapy can help clear emotional blocks bringing a greater sense of inner peace. It can also unravel the deep mysteries that can lie within and simply explain the sometimes inexplicable.

Past Life Regression does require a belief in reincarnation and does not necessarily define a past life. Past life experiences can be factually based or metaphors brought to the surface by the sub-conscious mind to illustrate something in the present. Whatever the experience, it is the lessons that can be learnt and the healing process that comes from the regression that is important, not whether or not it was a past life. Many people find that the knowledge gained through Past Life Regression of their past lives and experiences can be incredibly healing, providing a greater insight, and awareness and deeper understanding into oneself.

Past Life Therapy involves severing the bonds between past life traumas and present life problems or symptoms. This mainly done in one of the three ways:

• Reframing

• Rescripting

• Breaking the bonds of time.

Past Life Therapy Is Most Effective In Case Of:

• Physical problems where the medical tests do not reveal the cause and no traditional medical procedures work.
• Problems that the traditional medical world may consider untreatable.
• Behavioral problems, like obsessive-compulsive behavior, which have no diagnosable cause in the current life.
• Fears & phobias that have no known origin in the current life.
• Relationship problems which are totally unexplainable.
• Spiritual likes or dislikes (usually extreme cases).
• Weight reduction problems.

Cases of stammering or stuttering are dealt with very effectively with regression using hypnosis. In fact that is the only way of getting rid of the speech problems for good. These cases always involve a trauma in childhood, in the current life, where the child wanted to say something but was so afraid that he could not talk. In these cases, we do what we call age regression, which is going back to childhood in the current life.

Cases of asthma, which the traditional medical world considers untreatable, are very easy to treat totally. It usually takes about 4 to 5 therapy sessions to get rid of asthma completely but the number of sessions can vary from case to case as it depends on various factors.

The therapist needs to guide the client through all the lives which have any significant connection with the client’s presenting problem. Thereafter, for rescripting or reframing to be performed, the client needs to be taken back to each of those lives viewed. Therefore, the number of sessions depends on the number of lives to be worked upon as well and a specific number cannot be ascertained in advance.

Although there are many ways of doing regression, the most effective way for therapy purposes is guiding clients into trance through hypnosis and connecting them with their sub-conscious memories. Using hypnosis, we have direct access to the sub-conscious mind. This means any suggestion given under hypnosis goes directly to the sub-conscious. Since the past life traumas are in the sub-conscious, the therapy becomes very effective.

Clearing Myths About Hypnotic Trance:

• No one can be hypnotised against his will.
• Therapeutic hypnosis is not mind control or brainwashing.
• During trance, the client is not immobilized. He is consciously alert and remains oriented as to person, place and time. He can even hold a conversation in trance. After the session, he has complete recall of his experience during trance.
• Hypnosis cannot cause anyone to do or say anything against his will or that which contradicts his values.
• Past Life Regression Therapy is the safest and only way of overcoming past lives traumas and their manifestations. Traveling beyond the barriers of time and space, connecting with past lives and viewing relatives and families of the past doesn’t affect the current lifetime in any way. On the contrary, as Dr. Brian Weiss reiterates as well, viewing the lives itself brings about a certain relief and heals our minds and current life issues. In his book, Reincarnation, Trudz Hardo relates many of his cases where the recent past lives have been explored and found authentic.

“Past Life Regression Therapy should be practiced with the assistance of a qualified expert or therapist and should not be attempted at home.”

While viewing past lives, a client can at times experience abreactions (sub-conscious reactions) and may need skilled help. Some of the clients begin to relive trauma of their past life while viewing it and this is when they need to be guided to an observation mode so that they do not suffer through it. However, reading up on the right books, practicing yoga and meditation, keeping an open mind and learning how to relax will go a long way in preparing to learn about past lives.

Regression Therapy has been used in the Western world for the past 25 years. There are thousands of regression therapists around the world.

The medical world chooses to disregard this therapy as they focus only on the physical body. A couple of centuries ago, the medical world separated the body and the mind. The doctors involved with the physical body are expected to work with the body and the psychologists with the mind. However, even a typical psychologist only works directly with the conscious mind, and has no direct access to the sub-conscious. Hence, he cannot utilize this extremely effective technique. However, a number of medical practitioners, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists have taken this training, and they find it extremely effective even when it is applied in conjunction with their traditional techniques.

The World Congress on Regression Therapy was held in New Delhi during March 2006 which was attended by over 300 Regression Therapists from all over the World.

Case Histories

1) One of the cases I helped, involved an 18 yrs. old student from Delhi, Dev Batra (case of severe skin allergy) who suffered severe skin problem right since birth. His skin was sensitive to UV light to the extent that it would start itching, tearing & bleeding with even mild exposure to sunlight & later would turn thick & rough. His condition even affected his nature thus causing relationship problems besides affecting his studies. He visited a number of skin specialists in India & abroad with no results. Steroids further worsened the case. When I finally regressed him to the source of the problem, he automatically went to the past lives he had carried the problem from & with just a few sessions, his problem was addressed completely. After viewing all the lives he had brought on the condition from, we had to go back to each one of them later to perform therapy. He is now leading a very normal & successful life. Dev’s mother, Miti says “Past Life Regression Therapy has given Dev a new life”. Dev is now pursuing BBA.

2) In another case – a young doctor from Chandigarh, Amarpreet Duggal (name changed on request) (case ofkidney stones, polycystic ovarian disease, fear of driving, accidental death, men, marriage and losing loved ones) was repeatedly raped in her current life during her childhood. She was frightened of men & terrified with the thought of getting sexually close to them. The emotional disturbance such as guilt she bore caused her renal stones & polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD). Besides, she suffered from fear of driving. She particularly feared of being hit by heavy vehicles & thus losing her life. So, using Age Regression to reframe her childhood helped her eliminate the emotion attached to her childhood trauma. Also, Past Life Regression Therapy helped her disconnect with the death scenes when in a couple of her previous life times her soul had experienced accidental deaths. Even the sexual disturbance, fear of men & also fear of losing her family did have significant connection with memories she carried from a lifetime where she was a princess. Their fort had suffered attack & the invaders had killed her entire family in front of her. She was publicly raped & left severely tortured. The mind remembers this, and since the mind does not recognize time, in her current life the mind makes her over cautious & very fearful. Releasing the negative cellular memory during sessions helped her recover from PCOD, kidney stones besides all her fears in mere 4 sessions. Amarpreet, now studying and practicing in Australia, is involved in a relationship with a young handsome man and looking forward to getting married soon. She is able to lead a very happy, healthy & carefree life. She says “I feel I have been reborn”.

I am mentioning histories of some more of my cases where the clients have given me their permission.

3) Darayash Mistry, a high profile Event Manager: (case of karma cleansing, pointing out link with birthmarks)

Darayash wanted to work on Karma cleansing. When regressed to one of the lifetimes which had significant connection with the current one, he observed herself (he was female in that lifetime) working in a tea estate with her mother. Her mother was bitten by a snake & died instantly. During the session, he went on to clear the emotional baggages he had brought forward from that lifetime. His mother in that lifetime is also his mother in the current life. The interesting part due to which I choose to speak of this case is that on sharing the story of the past life with his mother, his mother revealed that she has 2 black birthmarks at the same place on her leg where she was bitten in that lifetime. This confirms that birthmarks are linked with episodes of our past lives.

4) Rita Sharma, an insurance agent (case of insecurity, possessiveness and jealousy in marriage) was very unhappy and stressed due to a friend’s closeness with her husband. Since her husband knew the lady since her college days, Rita didn’t feel it just to disturb their relationship but all the same couldn’t stop feeling troubled by the closeness they shared. Therefore, she wanted to be in control of her emotions so that she could deal with the situation calmly and without getting affected at all.

Searching for the source of her problem, her mind led her to two lives from which she had brought on the insecurity.

In one, she was in Greece. Being a young rebellious man who refused to follow the traditional rules laid for the countrymen, he was exiled and therefore, had to leave the country. His father was one of the elders called the rulers of the country with whom he shared a very strong bond and therefore, separation with him was very painful. After settling far away in another country, he married a beautiful woman, had 3 children but died bearing resentment for his father and much more for his mother who never bothered to connect with him, leave alone calling him back. Not being able to re-connect with the father and feeling bad for disappointing him, he spent his entire life never being happy. The sorrow lingered on throughout the lifetime. His father in that lifetime is her husband in the current lifetime and mother, the husband’s friend.

In the other, she was a widow living in an African tribe with a son and a daughter. In this lifetime her brother (her current life husband) took care of her family. He sacrificed getting married to bring up her family. She shared a very strong, close bond with her brother and since he was their only care-taker was insecure about sharing him with anyone else or letting him go.

Post therapy, Rita has overcome all the insecurity, jealousy, worry and anxiety and shares a healthy, happy life enjoying pleasures of a blissful marital life with her husband and a healthy bond with his friend. She is now at peace with herself and both of them.

5) Jessie Lobo, a business woman and exporter (case offear of being alone and claustrophobia):

Jessie visited my clinic to get rid of claustrophobia and fear of being alone. Her fear of being alone kept her talking to a friend on phone even while she commuted for hours. Claustrophobia in her case showed up typically while in darkness and that was when she had the desire to run out in the open. She dreaded being alone in closed lifts and detested being hugged by even her daughters.

Looking for the source of both her fears, she got regressed back in time to another lifetime. She was physically uncomfortable, a little short of breath and kept repeating “I am tied up in a cloth sack outside a tent…….I can’t breathe……I’m going to die here”. I immediately helped her switch from reliving to observation mode as there is no need to make the client re-live and suffer the trauma back again. She saw herself as a tall rustic woman in Rajasthan in 1800s, dressed in a grey short kurta, long black ghagra and a large dirty brown odhani as big as a bed-sheet, wearing leather and metal juttis in her feet. Her husband was far away somewhere working while she lived alone with her son. For a living, she washed and fed cattle belonging to an Afghani Pathan tribe in return for which she was given food to eat. The tribe had gold coins which were used in larger trading. This lady’s son had stolen a gold coin or two and 3 tough tall Pathans dressed in black salwaar kurta and turban had tied her up in a sack and left her to die to punish her since her son was absconding. She later died there with suffocation and heat.

After the very session I remember her say “I feel a new me today …… I feel like dancing and singing. I feel so free”. Past Life Therapy helped her overcome the trauma and fear of that lifetime and she now lives a healthy happy life rid of any fear. The source of both claustrophobia and fear of being alone was brought forward by this same lifetime which she could release in mere one session.

Jessie identified two of the Pathans, one is her ex-husband, Allwyn in the current life and the other a friend. The son from that life is her daughter, Annabelle now.

6) Ameena Ali, an industrialist (case of fear of flying and driving):

Ameena feared being in a speeding car or being aboard a plane specially during a bouncy flight. While connecting with the root cause of her problem through regression, images of a lifetime constantly kept flashing. She saw herself being speeded in a car driven by her fiancé in France. During the session, she began sweating and screaming to slow down however, she saw the car crash and she died in the accident instantly although her fiancé survived. Helping her overcome the trauma and also snapping connection with the lifetime, has helped her completely recover from the fear. She’s no longer frightened while traveling in long international flights nor in the car.

7) Chetan Chavan, a MBA student and businessman (case of stuttering and stammering):

Chetan Chavan contacted me to help him get rid of stammering. Before he came to me, he had already seen speech therapist apart from going for other forms of treatment & had also undergone a surgery to no avail.

In my ability to take him to the source of his problem, he got regressed into a couple of past lives which had significant connection with his presenting problem. To give you an example, in one of his past lives, he accidentally killed a person under the heavy vehicle he was driving. When the villagers gathered at the site & he was questioned, he was terrified & due to the fright, couldn’t utter a word. He had more of such lives he had carried this condition from & we worked on all of them with the help of Past Life therapy. The few sessions that he had spent viewing such lives itself had reduced stammering to an extent that even his professors had been appreciating a change while he talked during presentations in front of his whole class in college.

Chetan has now undergone the therapy completely and is able to talk fluently without any stammering or stuttering. He is currently pursuing MBA training and says “I am able to talk freely and fluently in front of large gatherings. I feel very proud when I am able to give my presentations and speak at length without any traces of stammering at all”.

8 Sudipto Mukherjee, a retired company director (curious to check past life relationships):

All that Sudipto Mukherjee was looking at was a desire to find out the relationships he shared with a few of his special friends. For example, he found one of his friends as his cousin in a lifetime he was regressed into. As Dr. Brian Weiss points out, the best part is that one benefits from viewing the lives itself and in this case it helped better his relationships.

9) Ketty D’souza, a marketing manager (case of Asthma):

Ketty, a young lady from Kerela, suffered from Asthma. When she came to me, she was on inhalers regularly and had to often inject doses of medicines intravenously. She had brought on this condition from 3 past lifetimes. In one, she was pushed into the river with a bolder when she died gasping for breath as she didn’t know how to swim. In the other, she was made to die in the concentration camp where she died of chocking. During the third lifetime she viewed in connection with asthma, she was strangled to death by her husband. Snapping the connection with such traumatic deaths during her sessions & releasing the negative cellular memory helped her completely recover from Asthma & she now leads a happy normal life without any medication.

10) Minakshi Panjwani, an architect (case of hydrophobia):

Minakshi suffered from fear of water and could never go swimming. She could never even be anywhere close to an ocean shore. Once pushed into a friend’s swimming pool at a party, she feared death. When regressed and connected with the source of her fear, she saw herself drowning in a lifetime when their ship caught fire and sank. In another lifetime, she viewed that she was a young girl aboard a flight with her parents which crashed into the sea and they all lost their lives. With the help of past life therapy, she was able to work on eliminating the phobia. Minakshi is now very comfortable swimming and enjoys the sport. She even went white water rafting during her holiday to Dubai.

11) Tina Mittal, an executive (case of an accident prone life and fear of death)

Tina had given up her job and had even stopped socializing with friends. She feared she would die soon day in and out. She kept seeing flashes of her body lying dead mutilated in an accident. She was a young girl who in her current life had suffered an accident and serious leg injury left with several scars. The source of both her problems lied in another lifetime where she saw herself lying in a hospital bed with one leg put on traction and the other one amputated. In spite of the amputation, she developed gangrene around her hip and the poison spread to the rest of body due to which she lost her life

Tina had brought on a fragment of her fears from another life as well where she was born a crippled and was abandoned by her family. She spent the rest of her life in an orphanage all lonely and suffering.

The fear of accidents harboured in her mind created more accidents for her in her current life. Uprooting the fear through a few sessions helped her overcome the problem. Watching herself die in her previous lives helped her fear of death fade off completely. Besides, her tryst with death in past lives was a very overwhelming experience for her. She witnessed her soul leave her body and re-uniting with her Higher Self in the Spirit World. Being in The Light in the blissful world was a Divine experience.

She is very happy and a different person ever since.

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring altered state of conscious awareness. It is a deep meditative trance state in which one’s attention is narrowly focused and relatively free of distractions. The focus of attention is so narrow that other stimuli in the environment are faded out of conscious awareness during that time.

All of us go through a natural hypnotic condition twice every time we fall asleep – once while the conscious mind is handing over the control to the sub-conscious before slipping into a deep sleep and the other during the phase when the sub-conscious returns the control back to the conscious.

While watching TV, completely focused on the film and the rest faded out of our minds is also hypnosis. Thus, hypnosis occurs naturally many times a day and our minds are accustomed to it.

Clinical Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy is a method during which the client’s logical and analytical faculties are reduced sufficiently to allow deeper levels of his sub-conscious mind to be utilized for health benefits.With clinical hypnosis, the therapist helps the client eliminate negative emotions and enforces positive suggestions designed to help the client formulate specific internal processes (feelings, memories, images and internal self-talk) that will lead to mutually-agreed-upon outcomes.

It is a technique of communication that induces hypnotic trance when psychological and physical changes beyond normal conscious capability may be achieved.

Hypnosis can be achieved by self or with the help of an external source. Self hypnosis is a trance state that is self created and can help achieve relaxation but not complete therapy. Since it is achieved by the self, one’s own fears and negative thought patterns can get deeply rooted as now the sub-conscious is open and fully receptive.

In cases where a deeper trance state is achieved with self hypnosis, one is unable to auto suggest. On the contrary, hetero hypnosis is an elevated state of consciousness that is induced by the help of a hypnotist / hypnotherapist or by listening to a pre-recorded script (unfortunately often sold as self-hypnosis tapes). Under the guidance of a therapist, the script is controlled as per the client’s needs.

Hypnotic suggestions can influence behavior when the listener is:

1. Relaxed, receptive and open to the suggestions
2. Experiences visual, auditory, and/or kinesthetic representations of the suggestions
3. Anticipates and envisions that these suggestions will result in future outcomes.

These three criteria are facilitated through the use of “hypnotic language patterns.” Hypnotic language patterns include: guided visualization, stories, guided memories, analogies, ambiguous words or phrases, repetition and statements about association, meaning and cause-effect. Hypnotic techniques administered by qualified professionals are used to assist with the alleviation of a problem or condition, which has a psychological or psycho-physiological foundation.

The mind is basically divided into the conscious and the sub-conscious minds. The conscious mind contains logic, rationalization, willpower, short-term memory and creativity. It is the smaller surface area of our mind which is said to account for about 8 to10% of our mental capacity. The sub-conscious mind is the larger part, sealed and gated by critical factors of the conscious mind.

It contains all permanent positive and negative memories in great detail, habits and programming to generate emotions, intuition and so on. It’s the negative emotions attached to the negative memories which manifest from our mental to astral to etheric to physical bodies and take the form of physical, mental, emotional illnesses as well as blocks in relationships, business, financial and spiritual growth. Hypnotherapy relaxes the critical factor and enables the access to the sub-conscious realm of mind for uprooting the negative emotions and replacing them with positive affirmations.

Clearing Myths & Misconceptions:

1. No one can be hypnotised against his will.
2. Hypnotherapy is a completely safe and harmless form of psychological therapy.
3. Therapeutic hypnosis is not mind control or brainwashing. Hypnosis does not erase the client’s memories, nor can a hypnotherapist create “new” memories. It is a deep meditative state.
4. Hypnosis is not an occult or esoteric art. It is a scientifically acknowledged psychological and therapeutic discipline.
5. Hypnosis is a state of altered awareness, not sleep or unconsciousness. During hypnosis, one is in control of his body and mind.
6. During trance, the client is not immobilized. He is consciously alert and remains oriented as to person, place and time. He can enter or exit the hypnotic state anytime he wishes; therefore, he will not “get stuck” or lose control in hypnosis. He can even hold a conversation in trance. After the session, he has complete recall of his experience during trance.
7. Hypnosis cannot cause anyone to do or say anything against his will or that which contradicts his values.
8. Hypnotism is officially recognized and approved by the British Medical Association & American Medical Association.

Applications of Hypnotherapy:

Hypnosis has many applications in therapeutic settings. Among them are:

1. Building confidence.
2. Relaxation during childbirth.
3. Treating phobias, fears and anxiety.
4. Sleep disorders and disturbances.
5. Interpersonal problems in relationships and business deals.
6. Depression.
7. Sexual difficulties.
8. Psychosomatic complaints like headaches, ulcers, acidity, etc.
9. Post trauma relief.
10. Pain management.
11. Stress management.
12. Habit control (drug addiction, alcoholism, smoking, nail biting, etc).
13. Academic performance.
14. Athletic performance.
15. Help with life transitions.
16. Anesthesia for medical/dental procedures.
17. Blocks in the way of motivation and creativity.
18. Treatment of grief and loss.
19. Physical illnesses such as cancer, arthritis, PCOD, endometrial polyps, infertility, migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, enuresis, BP, Diabetes, paralysis, Alzheimer’s (in case reported during early stages), urticaria, renal, heart and liver malfunctions, Parkinson’s, UTI, OCD, multiple sclerosis, menstrual and hormonal disturbances, ENT complaints, psoriasis, etc.
20. Improving academic skills and study habits.
21. Overcoming performance anxiety.
22. Treating stammering and stuttering.
23. Weight loss.
24. Improving quality of life.
25. Overcoming blocks in relationships, business, financial and spiritual growth, etc.
26. Connection with Masters, Higher Self, Spirit Guides, Guardian Angels, accessing Akashic records.
27. Releasing attachments with negative energies and fragments.
28. Balancing the bio-energies – chakras, aura cleansing and sealing.
29. Regression Therapy – Past Life Regression, Age Regression, Life between lives regression.
30. Progression Therapy.

Hypnosis and Clinical Hypnotherapy should be practiced with the assistance of a qualified expert or therapist and should not be attempted at home. While in trance, a client can at times experience abreactions (sub-conscious reactions) or negative influences and may need skilled help.

Some of the clients begin to relive their past trauma while connecting with it and this is when they need to be guided to an observation mode so that they do not suffer through it. However, reading up on the right books, practicing yoga and meditation, keeping an open mind and learning how to relax will go a long way in preparing for a trance session.

With Hypnotherapy, one can achieve a balance between one’s body, mind and spirit and live a better satisfying life.

Hypnotherapy is basically any therapy done in conjunction with hypnotic trance. It is often classed as a form of complementary medicine but is perhaps better viewed as a branch of psychotherapy. Hypnosis has fascinated psychologists and medical professionals for over two centuries and has been subject to a great deal of rigorous testing and research. It also has an enviable and long-standing reputation for effectiveness among the general public.

In their 1892 Hypnotism Report, the British Medical Association (BMA) officially recognizes the hypnotic trance: ‘The Committee, having completed such investigation of hypnotism as time permitted, have to report that they have satisfied themselves of the genuineness of the hypnotic state.’

The Committee also acknowledged that ‘as a therapeutic agent hypnotism is frequently effective in relieving pain, procuring sleep and alleviating many functional ailments’ (BMA, 1892). Hypnotherapy is approved by the American Medical Association in 1958.

CASE HISTORIES

1)Alzheimer’s – Juliet Fernandes, a foreign bank employee in Bombay, suffered from the initial stages of Alzheimer’s. Due to temporary memory loss, she used to forget her name and had to carry her identity card with her to remind herself. Clinical Hypnotherapy has helped her overcome the problem completely.

2) Urticaria – Kalavati Nishad, a housewife from Varanasi, got cured of 40 yrs of chronic urticaria with the help of hypnotherapy. Wife of an ayurveda Shastri, she hails from a family of allopaths. She was treated with allopathy, ayurveda, homeopathy and various other therapies. Unfortunately, none of the therapies had any positive effect on her. She suffered atleast one attack of the condition everyday and medicines had to be injected to control it. Urticaria in her case was caused by energy attachments and releasing them, she found relief from her problem. She is now completely cured of the Urticaria.

Out of gratitude, a written testimonial has been given to me by her therapist husband on his letter head.

3) PCOD, Endometrial Polyps, Menstrual disorders – Amarpreet Duggal (name changed on request), a doctor from Chandigarh, suffered from PCOD and endometrial polyps leading into mood swings and menstrual disorders. The root of her problem lied in childhood when she was raped and molested several times. Eliminating the trauma from her sub-conscious mind helped her totally recover from all her physical and emotional problems.

4) Hyperthyroidism and sudden weight loss – Beena Devi, a middle aged housewife from Delhi, suffered from Hyperthyroidism. The condition caused weight loss, nervousness, anger, sleep disorder and her eyes bulged out. Venting her suppressed emotions, harboured in the sub-conscious ever since teenage, helped her completely recover.

5) Fear of public speaking – Anuj Sinha, an engineer and MBA student from Bihar, feared public speaking. With the help of hypnotherapy, he is able to speak publically without any fear.

6) Aggression, Anger, Fear of pregnancy and of being abused up by spouse – Smita Sen, a chartered accountant, was unable to deal with aggression, irritation and anger spells. On connecting with her sub-conscious mind, it was revealed that certain negative energies and fragments triggered this condition. Releasing all the negative energies is now helping her be in control of herself and her emotions as well as her surroundings.

There was one particular soul attached to her. It was of a lady who had been abused during her pregnancy. That was when the foetus had died within her and she had died as well due to poison spreading in her body. Releasing her soul and the baby’s as well, helped her overcome the fear of pregnancy and of being abused by her husband. Smita now leads a carefree, happy life with her husband and looks forward to having her first baby soon.

7) Insomnia and Stress – Aneel Tyagi, a real estate consultant, suffered from insomnia since years which led to agitation and frustration. He had become very short tempered which affected his relationships as well as work. Hypnotherapy helped him overcome his sub-conscious insecurities, guilt and fears which eliminated insomnia completely. Aneel now leads a very successful, happy life and is able to enjoy all that he missed for years.

Obstacles in Spiritual growth – Vandana Ruia, a housewife, was still holding onto energies and attachments of her husband who had moved into the other world. These caused obstacles in her spiritual growth as well and drained her energy. Releasing the energies and attachments helped her overcome the obstacles and receiving guidance from her Guides and Masters helped her take several steps forward spiritually. She has now realized her life’s purpose and is working on accomplishing her soul’s mission.

9) Molestation victim – Vinanti, a chartered accountant, suffered a lot of aggression and work related stress. She was molested in her childhood and bore a lot of resentment towards her family for lack of love and support. By connecting with her deeply rooted childhood trauma in trance and overcoming all the past baggage, she is now leading a very happy life. She has overcome all the aggression and is often complimented for positive change in her attitude and the peace with which she handles affairs. By channeling healing to her family and home under hypnosis, peace prevails in her home too. Her parents have now turned more loving, caring and supportive as well.

10) Skin eruptions and Osteoarthritis – Deepa Sharma, a jewellery designer, faced difficulty bonding with her aunt. She also suffered skin eruptions and osteoarthritis. The roots of her problems lied in childhood. When she was a child, her aunt always compared her with other siblings in looks and studies and she felt inferior. She sensed lack of support from her parents and grew up with fears. These negative emotions manifested into skin eruptions and arthritis eliminating which has helped her completely recover from all her complaints. She even shares a warm relationship with her aunt.

11) Loss and Grief plus Job dissatisfaction – F. D’silva, a customer services manager, was very unhappy with her job. This caused her a lot of stress, anxiety and restlessness which she wanted to overcome with therapy. With the help of hypnotherapy, not only was she able to release all her pent up negative emotions, she was also able to manifest a compatible job which is for her highest and best.

A few months later, she returned for therapy on losing her husband. In just a few sessions, she was able to overcome her loss and grief completely and move on. She now already looks forward to a new relationship and marriage.

12) Divorce and Fear of re-marriage – Carol Lobo, a business woman and exporter, had a very painful marriage leading to divorce. She had to face a violent alcoholic husband. Having gone through divorce, she bore guilt, sorrow and resentment from her earlier marriage and was terrified to re-settle in marriage although desired it. With the help of mere one session of hypnotherapy, she released all the negative emotions and is looking forward to marrying again happily.

13) Inferiority complex, fear of rejection and Job dissatisfaction – Shubhalaxmi, a Corporate Marketing Manager, visited my clinic for getting rid of her fears and complexes. Her work life left her dissatisfied, feeling frustrated. She faced a lot of pressure from her parents to find a suitable life partner which she avoided. She feared rejection as she bore complexes. After a few sessions, she was able to release all the guilt, fears and complexes. With the help of hypnotherapy, she was able to manifest compatible job and marriage. In just a month, she found herself a new job that gave her a 4 lakh per annum pay rise. Shubhalaxmi is now married and settled abroad. She says “I find the sessions with Dr. Jyotika useful. Their meditation and healing therapy are good. It gives a lot of positive energy and a positive outlook towards life to allow body and mind to recharge and once again function at their optimum best” (as per her testimonial for our website).

14) Divorce and Guilt – Dinshaw Cowasjee, a high profile Event Manager, having gone through with divorce due to lack of compatibility with his wife, bore a lot of guilt. With the help of therapy, he was able to release all the guilt. Connection with Masters and Guides during his trance sessions helped him receive guidance not only on his personal front but also on his mission on earth. Knowing his life’s purpose he prepares to come up with his healing centre soon which is his calling. Dinshaw is already helping and healing those suffering by channeling healing energy and prayers to them.

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