Life Between Lives Hypnosis: Exploring the Soul's Journey Between Lifetimes
By Hilary Leehane | Spiritual Reverend, Hypnosis Specialist & Intuitive Guide
What happens to consciousness after death? Is there a place we return to between lifetimes? Do our relationships, challenges, and experiences have a deeper purpose?
These are questions humanity has explored for thousands of years through philosophy, religion, spiritual traditions, and personal experiences.
Life Between Lives (LBL) hypnosis offers a unique approach to exploring these questions through guided regression. Rather than focusing solely on memories or impressions of a past life, LBL hypnosis invites individuals to explore what they may experience as the space between incarnations.
For some, this experience brings a profound sense of connection, purpose, or understanding. Others encounter symbolic imagery, meaningful personal insights, or a different perspective on their current life.
As a hypnosis practitioner who has conducted more than 1,500 regression sessions, I've witnessed how meaningful these experiences can be for people seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.
In this article, we'll explore what Life Between Lives hypnosis is, its origins, what may happen during a session, and what you should know before deciding whether this experience is right for you.
What Is Life Between Lives Hypnosis?
Life Between Lives hypnosis is a specialized form of spiritual regression that uses hypnosis to guide individuals through an exploration of consciousness beyond an imagined or experienced past-life narrative.
Traditional past life regression generally focuses on exploring experiences associated with another lifetime. Life Between Lives hypnosis goes further, inviting the individual to explore what may emerge after the conclusion of that life.
During an LBL session, people may describe experiences involving spiritual guides, soul groups, places of learning, or a broader perspective on their current incarnation.
These descriptions are subjective. They may be understood as spiritual experiences, symbolic expressions of the subconscious mind, or imaginative experiences influenced by personal beliefs and expectations.
There is currently no established scientific evidence that hypnosis can verify the existence of past lives, an afterlife, or a literal realm between incarnations.
However, an experience does not need to be historically or metaphysically verified to hold personal meaning.
For many individuals, the value of Life Between Lives hypnosis lies in the insights, emotions, and perspectives that arise during the process.
The Origins of Life Between Lives Hypnosis: Dr. Michael Newton
Modern Life Between Lives hypnosis is closely associated with Dr. Michael Newton, a counseling psychologist and hypnotherapist whose work brought the concept of spiritual regression between lifetimes to a wider audience.
Newton became known for documenting accounts from clients who, while undergoing hypnotic regression, described experiences they interpreted as occurring between physical lives.
His first major book, Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives, was published in 1994.
He later expanded upon this work in Destiny of Souls (2000), exploring recurring themes reported in his sessions.
These themes included:
The experience of leaving the physical body after death
Encounters with spiritual guides
Reunions with familiar souls
Soul groups and relationships across lifetimes
Spiritual learning and development
Reviewing previous incarnations
Preparing for a future lifetime
Newton's books became influential within the field of spiritual regression and helped establish the framework many Life Between Lives practitioners continue to draw upon today.
It is important to understand that his findings were based on clients' hypnotically reported experiences rather than independently verified evidence of an afterlife.
Nevertheless, his work has inspired decades of exploration into the subjective experience of consciousness, spirituality, and personal meaning.
What Happens During a Life Between Lives Hypnosis Session?
A Life Between Lives session is generally a longer, more involved experience than a standard hypnosis appointment.
Although every practitioner has their own approach, sessions commonly involve several stages.
1. Preparation and Personal Exploration
Before hypnosis begins, you and your practitioner discuss your intentions, questions, and what you hope to explore.
Some people arrive with questions about relationships, life purpose, recurring patterns, or their spiritual beliefs.
Others are simply curious about what the experience may reveal.
This conversation also gives your practitioner an opportunity to explain the process, answer questions, and help you feel comfortable.
2. Entering a Relaxed Hypnotic State
Your practitioner guides you into a relaxed, focused state of awareness.
Despite common misconceptions, hypnosis does not mean becoming unconscious or surrendering control.
Most people remain aware of their surroundings and can communicate throughout the experience.
Hypnosis involves focused attention and an increased responsiveness to suggestion. Individual experiences vary, and there is no single sensation that everyone must achieve.
3. Exploring a Past Life
In many traditional Life Between Lives approaches, the journey begins with a past life.
You may experience images, feelings, impressions, emotions, or an intuitive sense of a particular setting or identity.
Some people experience detailed narratives, while others receive only fragments.
You do not need to be naturally visual or have previous hypnosis experience to participate.
It is also important to recognize that hypnosis is not a reliable method of recovering historically accurate memories. Material that emerges may be symbolic, imaginative, influenced by suggestion, or personally meaningful without being factual.
4. Moving Beyond the Past-Life Experience
After exploring the past-life narrative, the session may continue beyond its conclusion.
This is where Life Between Lives hypnosis differs from a traditional past life regression.
The practitioner invites you to notice what emerges as you explore the transition beyond that lifetime.
Some individuals describe a sensation of lightness, expanded awareness, or separation from the identity they experienced during the regression.
Others describe very different experiences.
There is no requirement to encounter any particular scene, person, or spiritual realm.
5. Exploring the Life Between Lives Experience
Depending on what arises naturally, the session may involve exploring themes such as spiritual relationships, guidance, learning, or life purpose.
Some people describe encounters with beings they identify as guides or familiar souls. Others experience symbolic landscapes, abstract impressions, or a sense of connection to something larger than themselves.
A skilled practitioner should allow your experience to unfold without insisting on a predetermined interpretation.
6. Returning and Integrating the Experience
The session concludes with a gradual return to ordinary awareness, followed by time to discuss what you experienced.
This integration period is important.
Rather than focusing exclusively on whether an experience was literally real, we can explore what it brought forward emotionally, psychologically, or spiritually.
Sometimes the most meaningful part of a session is not what someone encounters during hypnosis, but how they understand their life afterward.
What Might You Experience During Life Between Lives Hypnosis?
One of the most common questions people ask is what they should expect to see or feel.
The answer is that there is no universal Life Between Lives experience.
Accounts vary considerably, but some recurring themes appear in spiritual regression literature.
Spiritual Guides
Some individuals describe encountering a presence they interpret as a spiritual guide, teacher, or supportive intelligence.
The experience may involve an image, a feeling of reassurance, an internal dialogue, or a sense of knowing.
Soul Groups
A soul group is a concept popularized through spiritual regression literature, particularly Michael Newton's work.
It refers to a group of souls believed to share connections across multiple incarnations.
During hypnosis, some people describe relationships that seem familiar or meaningful in ways they cannot easily explain.
Life Reviews
Some individuals experience what they describe as a review of important moments, relationships, or decisions.
These experiences may bring forward themes involving compassion, responsibility, forgiveness, or personal growth.
Life Purpose and Soul Lessons
Questions about life purpose are common among people seeking Life Between Lives hypnosis.
Some report insights into recurring challenges, personal strengths, or the meaning they attach to significant relationships.
These insights should be approached as material for reflection rather than unquestionable instructions or proof of a predetermined destiny.
A Sense of Connection or Peace
Not every experience involves detailed imagery.
For some individuals, the most memorable aspect is a feeling of peace, connection, love, or expanded awareness.
For others, the experience may be emotionally complex or difficult to interpret.
All of these responses deserve thoughtful consideration.
Do You Have to Believe in Reincarnation?
No.
You do not need to hold a particular spiritual belief to explore Life Between Lives hypnosis.
Some individuals approach the experience with a strong belief in reincarnation. Others are curious but uncertain.
Some understand what emerges as a spiritual journey, while others interpret it through the lens of symbolism, imagination, or subconscious exploration.
My approach is to respect your individual perspective.
You are not required to accept a particular explanation for what happens during your session.
The focus is on allowing the experience to unfold and exploring what, if anything, feels personally meaningful.
Can Anyone Experience Life Between Lives Hypnosis?
Many people can experience hypnosis, but responsiveness varies.
Some individuals enter deeply absorbed states quite naturally, while others remain more analytical or experience lighter levels of relaxation.
Neither response determines your worthiness or spiritual ability.
It is also important to understand that not everyone will experience the specific imagery or narrative traditionally associated with Life Between Lives hypnosis.
A responsible practitioner should never guarantee that you will meet a spiritual guide, encounter a soul group, or receive answers to every question.
Hypnosis may also be unsuitable for certain individuals or circumstances. If you are experiencing significant psychological distress, dissociation, or symptoms that affect your sense of reality, it is important to consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before undertaking intensive regression work.
Life Between Lives Hypnosis vs. Past Life Regression
Although these approaches are closely related, they have different areas of emphasis.
Past Life Regression (PLR) focuses primarily on experiences associated with another lifetime. People may explore themes involving relationships, emotions, fears, patterns, or personal identity.
Life Between Lives Hypnosis (LBL) typically incorporates past-life exploration before moving into experiences interpreted as occurring between incarnations.
In simple terms, past life regression focuses on the story of a lifetime, while Life Between Lives hypnosis invites exploration of what may lie beyond that story.
Neither approach can scientifically establish the historical accuracy of experiences reported under hypnosis.
Both may nevertheless provide opportunities for personal reflection and meaning-making.
How Can Life Between Lives Hypnosis Help?
People seek Life Between Lives hypnosis for many different reasons.
Some want to explore their spiritual beliefs or questions about consciousness.
Others are looking for perspective on their relationships, recurring emotional patterns, or sense of purpose.
Potential areas of personal exploration include:
Reflecting on life's direction and priorities
Exploring relationships and emotional connections
Understanding recurring personal themes
Examining beliefs about life, death, and consciousness
Finding meaning in spiritually significant experiences
Developing greater self-awareness
While some people report feeling comforted, inspired, or changed by their sessions, these outcomes are not guaranteed.
Life Between Lives hypnosis should not be presented as a scientifically established treatment for medical or mental health conditions, nor as a substitute for appropriate professional care.
Its primary value is best understood as an opportunity for guided subjective exploration.
My Approach to Life Between Lives Hypnosis
I'm Hilary Leehane, a Spiritual Reverend, Hypnosis Specialist, and Intuitive Guide with more than 20 years of spiritual exploration and experience conducting over 1,500 regression sessions.
Throughout my work, I've learned that no two regression experiences unfold in exactly the same way.
Some individuals arrive with vivid imagery and detailed narratives. Others experience emotions, physical sensations, intuitive impressions, or a quiet sense of knowing.
I believe there is room for all of these experiences.
My role is not to tell you what you should see, who you should meet, or what you must believe.
Instead, I provide a supportive environment where you can explore what emerges, ask questions, and consider its meaning within the context of your own life.
My approach emphasizes gentle guidance, respect for individual beliefs, and thoughtful integration.
Whether you understand your experience spiritually, symbolically, or somewhere in between, you are welcome to explore it without judgement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Life Between Lives Hypnosis
Is Life Between Lives hypnosis real?
Life Between Lives hypnosis is a real form of guided hypnotic exploration. However, the existence of a literal realm between incarnations has not been scientifically established.
Experiences reported during hypnosis are subjective and can be interpreted in different ways.
Will I be unconscious during my session?
No. Hypnosis generally involves focused attention and relaxation rather than unconsciousness. Most people remain able to communicate and respond throughout the session.
What if I cannot visualize?
You do not need strong visualization skills.
Some people imagine detailed scenes, while others feel emotions, notice sensations, receive impressions, or simply have a sense of knowing.
Your experience does not need to look or feel like anyone else's.
Will I meet my spirit guides or soul group?
Some people report experiences they interpret as encounters with spiritual guides or soul groups, but these experiences cannot be guaranteed.
A session should allow your own impressions to emerge without pressure or leading suggestions.
How long does a Life Between Lives session take?
Life Between Lives sessions are typically longer than standard hypnosis appointments because they involve preparation, hypnotic exploration, and integration.
The exact duration depends on the practitioner and the format of the session.
Is Life Between Lives hypnosis the same as a near-death experience?
No.
Near-death experiences (NDEs) are reported in association with actual or perceived proximity to death or other extreme circumstances.
Life Between Lives hypnosis is a deliberately guided experience conducted in a hypnotic state.
Although some descriptions may share spiritual themes, they are different phenomena and should not be treated as equivalent.
Can Life Between Lives hypnosis tell me my soul's purpose?
Some people report meaningful insights into their values, relationships, or direction in life.
However, hypnosis cannot objectively verify a predetermined soul purpose.
Any insights that emerge are best approached with reflection, personal discernment, and freedom to make your own choices.
Exploring the Possibility of Life Between Lives
Life Between Lives hypnosis invites us to consider some of humanity's oldest questions from a deeply personal perspective.
What is consciousness? Why do certain relationships feel so significant? How do we make sense of the experiences that shape our lives?
We may not have definitive answers to these questions.
But exploration itself can sometimes offer a new perspective.
Whether you approach Life Between Lives hypnosis through spiritual curiosity, a desire for greater self-understanding, or an interest in the work of Dr. Michael Newton, the experience is ultimately your own.
You don't need to know what you'll discover before you begin.
If you're curious about exploring Life Between Lives hypnosis, I invite you to learn more about my sessions and whether this experience feels right for you.