The old Russian proverb, "Don't dive into unknown waters," aptly applies to the highly publicized practice of regression hypnosis today. This method, which directly affects brain structures, carries significant risks that few openly discuss, as exposing these dangers could jeopardize the income of many who rely on the popularity of this trendy approach, often introduced to society from overseas.

Coaches of various backgrounds profit from people's lack of awareness and understanding, inviting them to sessions of regression hypnosis. Rarely do these practitioners educate their clients on the fact that working with the subconscious requires caution—not only from the one conducting the hypnosis but also from the one experiencing it.

What do globally renowned figures—professors and brain researchers, rather than self-proclaimed coaches—say about how the brain functions in altered states of consciousness? Below, we highlight several scientific studies to shed light on this issue.

Regression hypnosis, like any intervention in brain function, carries hidden risks. Many people turn to these techniques to seek answers from the past, hoping to resolve childhood trauma or uncover hidden memories, believing it will help them better understand themselves. However, science warns that hypnosis is not merely a "safe journey" into the depths of the mind. The brain remains one of the least understood organs, and any influence on its structures and processes requires caution and profound expertise.

American neuropsychologist Karl Pribram, known for his "holographic brain" theory, emphasized that the brain and consciousness are complex systems where each part affects the whole. He warned that even minor alterations in brain patterns could lead to unexpected consequences for perception and personality. In the context of regression hypnosis, this means that attempts to modify or retrieve memories may alter the overall picture of memory, even creating false recollections that a person perceives as real. Such effects can distort one’s perception of the past, influence personal beliefs, emotions, and behaviors.

French neuroscientist Jean-Pierre Changeux, a pioneer in neural network research, expressed concerns about the impact of hypnosis on the brain. He noted that the brain is highly susceptible to various states, and interventions in these delicate processes could disrupt natural self-regulation mechanisms. He warned that hypnosis, particularly regression-focused, might compromise the integrity of the personality and trigger unpredictable psychological reactions, such as anxiety, withdrawal, or aggression—issues often difficult to resolve.

At the School of Cosmo-Knowledge, we explain these mechanisms during our energy diagnostics to help individuals understand the root causes of such effects.

Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, renowned for her studies on memory and false recollections, demonstrated that hypnosis can not only retrieve but also create memories that never occurred. Her research confirmed that individuals might "recall" events implanted during hypnosis as genuine experiences.

Imagine a person recalling a traumatic event from childhood that never actually happened. This could lead to unwarranted stress, resentment, or a loss of trust in loved ones. Moreover, such memories could inscribe new patterns into DNA without resolving the actual issue, leaving it sealed in the subconscious and encoded in the genetic structure (a finding derived from our own research).

Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, the creator of LSD and a researcher of altered consciousness, noted that any artificial intervention could alter the perception of "self," weakening control over one’s thoughts and creating a sense of detachment from reality. Although hypnosis and psychedelics operate through different mechanisms, they share the risk of blurring the boundaries of consciousness.

With hypnosis, particularly when dealing with traumatic or repressed memories, there is a danger of pathological dissociation—a state where an individual loses the sense of their identity’s wholeness.

Beyond physiological risks, interventions in the brain, including hypnosis, raise significant ethical concerns. Carl Rogers, a founder of humanistic psychotherapy, advocated for respecting individual autonomy and warned against techniques that could alter or control behavior without the person’s full understanding.

He emphasized that hypnosis and other interventions might undermine personal autonomy, replacing natural developmental mechanisms with externally imposed influences.

While many methods claim to work with the subconscious, it is crucial to choose an approach that is both safe and environmentally friendly, empowering individuals to address their problems independently.

At the School of Cosmo-Knowledge, led by Margarita Bezan, we teach practices that allow individuals to unlock their inner resources without relying on hypnosis or chemical stimulants. Our methods, refined over years of experience, are proven, effective, and safe.

Through our practices, people learn to overcome fears, insecurities, and other obstacles while gaining the confidence to independently resolve their issues. Our guiding principle—rooted in ecological integrity—is to "Do no harm." This is a sacred law we strictly adhere to.