Past Life Regression operates on the assumption that many physical, mental, and emotional problems are extensions of unresolved problems from the past - whether from childhood traumas or from experiences in previous lifetimes. The practitioner uses hypnosis (or altered states of consciousness) and relaxation techniques to access the source of this "unfinished business," and helps clients to analyze, integrate, and release past traumas. This can provide a better understanding of the lessons and transitions in our life cycles and establish a deeper connection to our being.