At the unconscious level we have a reservoir of memories. A few memories may belong to our previous lives. Most of us do not have access to these memories. Because they fade away as we grow up. The impressions are strongest during childhood. Past life regression is a way to let a therapist tap the reservoir. Therapists induce hypnosis to revive the past life memories from the unconscious level. Past life regression may help you in many ways.

• Understand the cause of your problems

Many problems may have a root cause in our past lives. You may have a feeling that you or your immediate surroundings are responsible for the recurring problems. But we carry forward the distress of past life into the current life. And they may have an impact on our lives.

• Letting go of diehard habits

Habits are peculiar to people. Few of us have the habit of buying books. Others may be scared of darkness or enclosed space. Habits and phobias can be a source of anxiety for us as well as those around us. One or two sessions of past life regression can have a surprising effect on these phobias and habits. Mantra Meditation: Mantras have an effect on our mind, body and soul. Buddhists meditate on the mantras like ‘nam myoho renge kyo’. Gaudiya Vaishnavas believe in repeating the maha-mantra: hare krishna, hare krishna, krishna krishna hare hare, hare rama hare rama rama hare hare. Sceptics may doubt whether these mantras work or not. This is because these mantras take a long time to work. You need to practice it regularly. And often you need a Guru to guide you. A mantra received from a bona fide Guru may have a miraculous effect on you.

• Tune your body with the cosmos

Mantra meditation will ultimately help you tune your body with the universe. Our body is not residing in a vacuum. We are part of the universe. In fact, in a way, we can say that our body is like a microcosm of the universe. A mini universe! This mini universe is constantly interacting with the outer world. Anxiety and depression cause an imbalance. Meditation creates a balance between what is inside our body and what is outside our body.

• Keep your nerves under control

Getting hyper for petty reasons is a common thing. This tendency is apparent in people having high blood pressure. Sometimes we can’t help. But overreacting to situations is counter-productive. Regular meditation will help in keeping our nerves in control. Reiki Reiki originated in Japan. But Reiki is now practised worldwide. Reiki masters can help in healing with touch. There is science behind this. Reiki practitioners try to restore the balance in energy. By this, the body is reinvigorated.

• Chronic pain

Painkillers have their side effects. But Reiki doesn’t have any such side effects. The only thing you need is an expert Reiki practitioner. A few sessions of Reiki can work wonders for arthritis patients. Arthritis patients may get relief from chronic pain with a few sessions of Reiki./p>

• Distance Healing

Remote Reiki will help a person living miles away. Reiki masters will enter into a meditative state. And by the power of their thoughts transmit energies across vast distances. Recipients of these energies report a sense of calmness and comfort. Crystal healing Crystals are believed to be a reservoir of energies. A few people wear crystals as a necklace, ring or amulet to tap these energies and benefit from them. Astrologers recommend crystals depending on the doshas of one’s birth chart. But crystals can also help in other ways. Just gazing at a crystal will help us enter a deep meditative state, resulting in relaxation. Chakra healing In our body, there are 7 chakras. The highest of all is Sahasrara chakra and the lowest is Muladhara chakra. Since for most of us, the chakras are not balanced, they will result in ailments. Yoga and Pranayama will help in chakra healing. A few Yogic poses are recommended for every chakra. Pranayama is specially recommended for intensifying meditation. Chakra healing is recommended for those who want to awaken the dormant kundalini.