New induction: Going down the Stream

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As PLR therapists we have a need to be creative and agile about our sessions. [on the feet at all time! for our Beloved clients]

When the client is claustrophobic but not hydro phobic then we could devise an induction in the lines of. Imagine yourself going down a beautiful stream a very shallow one, in comfortable boat, following the beautiful garden…. just flowing down gently without having to row.
As you slide down … relaxing feeling the beautiful water taking you down the stream. And maybe just a little far away you notice the outline of someone.
A person You haven’t met in quite sometime or a long long time. Let the form get clearer as the boat is taking you down to meet this person. getting clearer as you go down the stream…
10 …. 9 …. 8 … 7 maybe you are able to see him more and more clearly….
Going down the stream

Let me know how else you’d like to improvise upon this and would love to know if someone gave this a try …
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@venu We can make this induction more relaxing by adding open and soothing images, like sunlight, flowers, and a gentle breeze. Give the client a sense of choice whether to let the boat drift or guide it slowly so they feel in control. The flowing water can also be imagined as washing away stress. Instead of always reaching a person, the stream could lead to a safe, open place like a meadow.

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@venu have added a few lines as follows:
As the boat drifts down the stream…Maybe you will feel the gentle splash of water against your skin that reminds of dewdrops on a flower/chirping of birds/fluttering of butterflies/fragrance of the wild flowers/gentle soothing sound of the flowing water

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@gunjangaur0905 yes that would be great if boat gently take you to a desired destination/person who holds answers to your questions :heart: boat can be landed at a beach if client prefers or to a serene meadow as you suggested, improvise as per clients need, and you can take clues from em during history taking.

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@hc2101 yeah right​:hibiscus::hibiscus::hibiscus::hibiscus::hibiscus:

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thanks Dr. @gunjangaur0905, my blessed @hc2101 , Dr @sarandha for your kind inputs,
this induction really has turned out to be my yet another favourite and has been absorbed into the mainstream. In one of the upcoming Forum calls we can go through one rehearsal for everyone to benefit and we can all come back to the same page. Who would like to do this?

Adding to this, next induction that I’m inspired to go ahead with is something based on “Om” or “Aum”, Dr. @ramansidhu or anyone who can align it with our current inductions would be an amazing starting place !

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Incorporating the sound of creation “Om” or “Aum” into induction sounds heavenly. I am sure its going to have a profound effect in helping client access altered state of consciousness and a beautiful effect on the therapist as well. The chanting synchronized with breathing and relaxation would be such a beautiful state to be in. Looking forward for the final outcome in this regard.

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Dear Venu Sir,
I would like to apply your suggestions in my sessions. Based on my Hatha Yoga and PLRT (limited) experience, I am sharing the following approach, which needs expert inputs; once finalized, it can be used in upcoming sessions.

Note: Always remain sensitive and respectful of the client’s belief system.

1. Pre-Induction Centering

Purpose: Quick centering

Script (Example)

Take a slow breath in…
And gently breathe out.

As you breathe out again… allow a soft “Om”… aloud or silently.
Let it be long… unforced.

One more breath in…
And breathing out… Om…

2. Progressive Relaxation

Purpose: Body relaxation and body–mind synchronization

Script (Example)

As you breathe in… feel you are taking a wave of relaxation in…

As you breathe out… silently allow “Om” to flow with the breath.

3. Ericksonian style

Purpose: Meaning is left to the unconscious

Script (Example)

As you relax deeply…

Some notice a quiet inner hum as the body becomes still…

You don’t need to look for it…
And if you notice nothing… that’s perfectly fine.

For some… that hum may feel like a soft “Om”…
Not a sound you make…
Just something the mind remembers…

4. Deepening Stage

Purpose: Depth stabilization. Use one OM only. Silence after OM is essential.

Script (Example)

In a moment… take a slow breath in…

As you breathe out… allow one long, gentle, silent Om…

Imagine the vibration moving downward…
From the head… to toe…

As the sound fades…
Allow the silence to deepen the experience…

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Thank you for working on this my beloved @arumugam.vembu will try to implement it next time and update you…

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@venu thank you for bringing this up as ॐ could be integrated across the entire PLRT process.

Since ॐ represents the awake, dream and deep sleep state, its application across Beta, Alpha,Theta and Gamma stage of induction process can deepen awareness and aid in introspection and self-reflection. To the enlightened one and with a Master therapist, the fourth state Turiya that transcends awake, dream and deep sleep state would be a miracle to witness or read about.

Therapeutally ॐ chanting can help hasten the transition from Beta to Alpha (Pre-induction and progressive relaxation) followed by Dave Elman induction and deepening, transitioning a client into theta and finally into Delta, the desired destination of state of relaxation.

I propose three ways to integrate ॐ in the PLRT process:

  1. Initial relaxation: Anuloma Viloma or Abdominal breathing can be signalled by asking clinet to count Aum 1 to Aum 4 for inhalation, Aum 1 to Aum 16 count of kumbhaka and Aum 1 to Aum 8 count for exhalation. This is at the gross level of relaxation by connecting with the breath.
  2. Induction: Here ॐ chanting can be integrated at a subtle level of awareness across body, mind, prana & aura flow. This will help the client surrender effortlessly to the soothing and healing sound of AUM.
  3. Deepning & Leap of faith: ॐ chanting will accelerate client’s deep relaxation during a potential visit to a temple or safe place where the chants create an aura of safety, piuous energy and letting go to discover patterns and hooks to presenting conditions.

In summary: ॐ represents the most profound and simplest visualization of the four states of consciousness. All the issues that human beings experience in their awake state (Beta dominant) can be traced to prarabda and samskaras embedded and playing out in the focussed (alpha), dream (theta) and deep sleep/relaxation state(Delta). An experienced therapist with the blessing of Masters could even help a client get a glimpse of the fourth state of consciousness. More important than the journey across the four states is the ability of the therapist in helping client discover and resolve present life challenges. Additionally ॐ sound reverberates the sound of the Universe as well as the connect between abdomen, throat and nasal passage helping a client connect self with the larger life force in the Universe. This is powerful (therapeutically) in transcending a clients understanding of their consciousness and discovering patterns of behaviours, phobias and limitations that are tormenting them in present life.

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