Past Life Regression Training: What Serious Students Must Know Before Choosing
Most PLR training programmes teach theory without building real practice capability. This guide covers the 5 questions every serious student must ask before enrolling, which certification bodies carry genuine international recognition, and what to look for in a training that will actually prepare you to work with clients.
The market for past life regression training in India has expanded significantly. Dozens of programmes now offer certification — ranging from serious, internationally accredited residential training to weekend online courses with minimal supervision. The difference between them is not obvious from a brochure. This guide gives you the tools to evaluate any programme — including ours — before you commit.
What Real PLR Training Must Produce
The purpose of PLR training is not to give you knowledge about the technique. It is to give you the ability to use the technique reliably — with real clients, under real conditions, when unexpected things arise.
This distinction matters enormously. A student who has watched 20 demonstrations understands PLR intellectually. A student who has facilitated 30 supervised sessions under skilled guidance can actually do the work. Only the second student is ready to practise professionally.
Real PLR training produces practitioners who can:
- Guide clients into appropriate hypnotic states without scripts or rigid sequences
- Navigate sessions fluidly when clients respond unexpectedly
- Hold emotional space without projection or interference
- Bring every session to a complete, grounded conclusion
- Work within a clear ethical and professional framework
- Begin practising independently immediately after training
The 5 Questions to Ask Before Joining Any PLR Training
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How many supervised practice sessions will I conduct?
This is the single most revealing question. The industry average is 1–3 supervised sessions per student. Soul Consciousness Lab's programme delivers 30–40 supervised sessions per student. The difference is not incremental — it is the difference between knowing the theory and being able to use it under real conditions.
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What certification body approves the programme?
The three internationally recognised bodies for regression and transpersonal work are the Michael Newton Institute (USA), the National Guild of Hypnotists (USA), and IPHM (UK). Any programme without one of these affiliations is self-certified — meaning the certification carries no independent verification. Soul Consciousness Lab is the only MNI Career Partner in India.
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What is the actual training duration in hours?
A 2-day or weekend programme cannot build professional capability in this field. Real practitioner development requires a minimum of 80–100 hours. Soul Consciousness Lab's programme runs 90–95 hours over 7 days — not spread across weeks of part-time online learning.
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Is the certification issued immediately or after months of case submission?
Many programmes issue a "participation certificate" at the end of the workshop — and require you to submit case studies over several months before issuing full certification. This means leaving the training uncertified. Competency-based training certifies you at the conclusion of the programme based on demonstrated skill — not a waiting period.
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What post-training support is provided?
Building a practice takes time after training. Monthly mentorship, access to a supervised practice community, and ongoing availability of the trainer are what separate practitioners who successfully build practices from those who don't. Soul Consciousness Lab provides lifetime post-training support at no additional cost.
How PLR Training Programmes in India Compare
| Feature | Standard market | Soul Consciousness Lab |
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| Training duration | 20–50 hours | 90–95 hours over 7 days |
| Supervised practice sessions | 1–3 per student | 30–40 per student |
| Batch size | 30–50 students | Maximum 12 students |
| International accreditation | Self-certified or generic | MNI (USA) + IPHM (UK) |
| Certification timing | Participation cert. + months of cases | Full certification on completion |
| Post-training support | None or limited | Lifetime — included at no cost |
| Business setup training | None | 10–12 hours dedicated module |
| Online option | Often fully online, asynchronous | Limited live online seats — same batch, same supervision |
Understanding PLR Certification Bodies
Not all PLR certifications carry the same weight. Here is an honest assessment of what matters internationally:
The Michael Newton Institute (MNI), USA is the international gold standard specifically for regression and Life Between Lives work. Dr. Michael Newton's research across 7,000+ cases forms the foundation of the field. MNI credentials are recognised by practitioners and institutions globally. Soul Consciousness Lab is the only MNI-approved Career Partner in India — verifiable at newtoninstitute.org/career-partners.
The National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), USA is the world's largest hypnotherapy organisation and a widely recognised certification body for clinical hypnotherapy and regression work. NGH certification is understood and respected across the USA, India, UK, and many other countries.
The IPHM (UK) is the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine — a UK-based accreditation body recognised internationally. IPHM Executive Trainer accreditation signals that the training programme meets a defined professional standard.
The verification test: Before enrolling in any programme, go to the certifying body's official website and search for the trainer's name or the training institute. If you cannot find a verifiable listing — the certification is self-issued, regardless of how it is presented in the brochure.
Dr. Rashhi Sharma's credentials are publicly verifiable at newtoninstitute.org, ngh.net, monroeinstitute.org, and iphm.co.uk.
Who This Training Is For
Soul Consciousness Lab's PLR training is open to professionals and non-professionals alike — no prior background in psychology or therapy is required. Students join from IT, medicine, teaching, engineering, yoga, coaching, homemaking, and many other backgrounds.
However, it is not open to everyone simply on payment. There is a two-way selection process. We assess readiness, intent, and alignment with the depth of the work before confirming a seat. This protects the quality of the learning environment for every participant in the batch.
The training is suitable for:
- Existing practitioners in yoga, Reiki, counselling, or energy work seeking to deepen their practice
- Healthcare professionals seeking transpersonal frameworks
- Individuals committed to building a new professional practice
- Those seeking profound personal transformation through deep inner work
About Soul Consciousness Lab's PLR Training Programme
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions serious students ask before choosing a PLR training programme.
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Yes. Participation is not open simply on payment. There is a two-way selection process — we assess readiness, intent, and alignment with the depth of the work before confirming a seat. A seat is confirmed only after a detailed conversation and mutual clarity on both sides. This protects the quality of the learning environment for every participant.
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No prior experience is required. The programme is structured to guide participants from foundational understanding through to advanced facilitation step by step. Participants join from backgrounds including IT, medicine, teaching, business, yoga, and beyond — what matters is seriousness of intent, not prior knowledge.
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Yes — a limited number of participants (2–4 per batch) may join the same onsite batch live online. Online participants attend the same sessions in real time, receive the same supervision, and earn the same MNI-approved certification. This option is primarily for international students or those with genuine travel constraints. See our full guide: Can I do PLR training online?
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You receive full professional certification accredited by the Michael Newton Institute (USA) and IPHM (UK). This is not a participation certificate — it is a competency-based certification issued at the conclusion of training. The MNI accreditation is the international gold standard in regression and transpersonal work. Graduates of this programme work professionally in the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Singapore, Europe, and across Asia.
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Clinical hypnotherapy is typically goal-oriented and symptom-focused — working within the current lifetime on specific issues. PLR uses a transpersonal approach, working with a broader experiential framework that may include memories and patterns from previous lifetimes. PLR tends to work at greater depth and with more open-ended exploration. Soul Consciousness Lab also offers NGH-approved clinical hypnotherapy training — many serious practitioners train in both.
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Post-training support is included for life at no additional cost: monthly group sessions with Dr. Rashhi for ongoing mentorship and case discussions; lifetime free practice sessions within the SCL practitioner community of 350+ trained graduates; 24×7 real-time support for queries; and access to the alumni network from 28 countries.
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Life Between Lives therapy goes beyond past life regression — accessing the soul state between lifetimes as documented in Dr. Michael Newton's research. PLR is generally considered a prerequisite for LBL work. Graduates of Soul Consciousness Lab's PLR training who wish to progress to LBL are in a strong position given the MNI Career Partner alignment. Learn more: Life Between Lives Therapy →
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Yes — and we actively encourage it. Speaking with past participants is step 3 of our standard enrollment process. You will be connected with alumni from similar backgrounds so you can ask candid questions about the experience, the depth of learning, and the post-training support. This is part of how we ensure every applicant makes an informed, considered decision.
Soul Consciousness Lab has been training PLR practitioners since 2010. Dr. Rashhi Sharma's credentials are independently verifiable through the Michael Newton Institute, National Guild of Hypnotists, The Monroe Institute, and IPHM.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is a structured program that teaches how to guide individuals through regression processes safely and responsibly, working with the subconscious mind.
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No. Scripts may provide structure, but real sessions require adaptability, observation, and guided practice.
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Yes, but only within structured programs that build foundational skills before moving into deeper work.
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Competence develops through repeated practice, supervision, and experience — not through short or one-time training.
