How to Prepare for Your First Past Life Regression Session
- Jessica from Spirit Explorations
- Sep 14
- 4 min read
How to Prepare for Your First Past Life Regression Session
The idea of exploring past lives is fascinating to many people. Maybe you’ve had an unexplainable fear, a strong connection with someone you’ve just met, or even vivid dreams that feel “too real” to be just imagination. Past life regression can help bring these pieces together, offering a deeper understanding of your soul’s journey and how it continues to shape your present life.
If you’re preparing for your very first past life regression session, it’s natural to feel both curious and a little unsure of what to expect. The good news is that you don’t have to know everything before you begin the experience itself will guide you. Still, a little preparation can help you feel grounded, relaxed, and ready to receive whatever insights come your way.
Here’s a complete guide to preparing for your session so you can walk in feeling confident, open, and supported.
1. Clarify Your Intention
One of the most important steps you can take is to get clear on why you’re seeking a regression. Are you hoping to understand relationship patterns? Heal an unexplained fear? Feel more connected to your spiritual path? Or are you simply curious about where your soul has been before?
Having an intention doesn’t mean you’ll control what you see, it just helps focus the energy of the session. Think of it like setting your GPS: you choose the destination, but your subconscious (and your higher self) knows the best route to get there.
2. Get Plenty of Rest the Night Before
Past life regression requires deep relaxation. When you’re well-rested, your mind and body are more willing to let go, allowing you to drop into the calm, focused state where past life memories surface most easily.
If you can, avoid staying up late or cramming in last-minute work. Treat the night before as if you were preparing for a sacred retreat: gentle, calm, and restorative.
3. Nourish, Don’t Overstimulate
On the day of your session, it’s best to:
Eat a light, nourishing meal a few hours beforehand.
Stay hydrated (but don’t overdo it, you don’t want frequent bathroom breaks to interrupt your focus).
Avoid heavy, greasy foods, alcohol, or excessive caffeine.
Think of your body as the vessel through which you’ll journey, keeping it balanced and calm makes the experience smoother.
4. Dress Comfortably
Since you’ll spend time in a deeply relaxed state, comfort is key. Wear loose, soft clothing that allows you to settle in without distraction. You want your body to fade into the background so your mind and spirit can take the lead.
5. Release Expectations
This is where many people get tripped up. A past life regression is not always like watching a movie play in your head. For some, it’s vivid and visual; for others, it’s more like impressions, sensations, or a strong “inner knowing.”
The key is to trust whatever comes through, even if it seems small or strange at first. Often the most subtle details hold the greatest meaning. Think of it as learning a new language: your subconscious speaks in symbols, feelings, and images, and with practice, you become more fluent in understanding it.
6. Practice Relaxation Beforehand
If you’re someone who tends to overthink, practicing gentle relaxation beforehand can help. Deep breathing, meditation, or even listening to calming music can train your body to let go more easily during your session. The more comfortable you are with slipping into a relaxed state, the smoother your regression will be.
7. Journal Before and After
Before your session, write down:
Your intention or focus
Any recurring dreams, fears, or patterns you’ve noticed
Questions you’d like clarity on
After your session, journaling is essential. The impressions you receive can be fleeting, and writing them down right away helps you capture the details before they fade. Many people find that when they revisit their notes later, even more connections and insights appear.
8. Trust the Process
Perhaps the most important preparation of all is trust: trust in yourself, in the process, and in your inner wisdom. Your subconscious will never take you anywhere you’re not ready to go. Even if you don’t uncover everything you expected, you will always receive what’s most relevant and healing for you at this stage of your journey.
Preparing for your first past life regression is less about “doing everything right” and more about opening yourself to the experience. Come with curiosity, compassion for yourself, and a willingness to explore.
Every session is unique, but one thing remains true: past life regression offers us a glimpse beyond the veil, reminding us that our soul’s story is vast, interconnected, and filled with wisdom waiting to be rediscovered.
Ready to experience it for yourself?
You can book a private past life regression session with me or, if you’d like to start exploring on your own at your own pace and space, you can join my DIY Past Life Regression Journey. Whether guided or self-led, the journey is always worth taking.
Comments