We often believe we are shaped only by our choices and experiences in this life.
But what if the emotions, fears, or patterns we live with are echoes from stories much older than we can remember?
Every person carries layers of conditioning — from family, culture, ancestry, even karmic memory — that shape how we see ourselves.
Constegression therapy helps peel back these layers, guiding us to the truth of who we are beyond our inherited stories.
A woman of 45 came to me feeling trapped and powerless.
She described her life as “stuck.” Though she was capable and intelligent, she often found herself unable to assert her opinions or set boundaries.
Her relationship with her mother had always been difficult — a sense of being controlled, dismissed, and unseen. That feeling of helplessness followed her everywhere, quietly shaping her life.
During a Constegression session, we began exploring that helplessness.
As she stood on the paper representing the feeling, her body grew heavy. A vision began to unfold — she saw herself as a king defeated in battle.
On that battlefield, surrounded by the chaos of loss, he realized his army had fallen. In that moment of despair, he surrendered — feeling utterly helpless and defeated.
That ancient emotion had travelled through time, finding its way into her present life.
When she saw this truth, her breath deepened, her eyes softened. She finally understood why that helplessness had followed her for so long.
With that awareness, she began to reclaim her power — not by fighting her mother or the world, but by releasing the old story.
Over the next weeks, she grew more assertive, spoke her truth, and made choices with clarity. The same situation no longer held the same charge.
Her transformation was not magic — it was the power of awareness.
Our human identity is not formed in isolation.
From the moment we are born, we absorb the world around us — our family’s beliefs, social values, cultural norms, and even ancestral emotions.
These influences, while invisible, become powerful forces shaping our choices and behaviour.
We all carry stories that belong to systems larger than ourselves — family, community, religion, lineage, and even destiny.
These stories can create patterns that keep repeating until they are seen and understood.
Imagine a daughter born into a family that deeply wishes for a son.
Even if her parents love her, she might sense that disappointment quietly woven through her childhood.
Over time, she may internalize the belief that she is less important, invisible, or undeserving of attention.
To protect herself from pain, she might withdraw, avoid conflict, and keep her emotions hidden.
Unconsciously, she then creates relationships and environments that mirror this invisibility — a silent loop that continues until awareness breaks it.
In another case, a child grows up with a very strict, disciplined mother.
As an adult, this person vows to be the opposite kind of parent — gentle, lenient, endlessly patient. But without realizing it, the pendulum swings too far. The lack of boundaries creates confusion for their own child. This new imbalance, though opposite in form, carries the same lack of harmony.
When awareness dawns, one sees that both extremes come from reacting to the past rather than responding to the present.
These stories remind us that every behaviour has context — and every pattern has roots.
Constegression is a therapeutic process that combines two powerful methods — Family Constellation and Regression Therapy.
Constellation provides the structural view — revealing patterns in relationships and family systems.
Regression allows one to journey deeper — into childhood, ancestry, or even past lives — to uncover the root cause of an issue.
It can be used to address:
Sessions may be conducted one-on-one or in groups.
In individual sessions, we may use dolls or papers to represent people or emotions.
In group sessions, participants act as representatives, stepping into the client’s energy field to reveal what is hidden.
The matrix that unfolds naturally leads to the story that needs to be seen.
In a Constegression session, the client — or sometimes a representative — steps into the energetic “matrix” of the issue.
The process gently guides them to the root cause, whether from:
As the story unfolds, emotional release occurs.
Tears, sensations, or memories may surface — all part of the body’s natural way of letting go.
The client begins to see the difference between illusion and truth, between inherited pain and personal choice.
As understanding deepens, perspectives shift.
Beliefs that once seemed unchangeable begin to dissolve, and relationships start to reflect that inner change.
Through experiential exercises and reflective guidance, Constegression helps people:
This process is not about fixing what is broken — it is about understanding what is real.
Constegression is a journey toward clarity.
It helps us meet our patterns with compassion instead of resistance. When we understand the story behind our emotions, we no longer need to live from them blindly. Awareness itself becomes healing — softening what once felt heavy and transforming what once felt stuck.
Healing is not the act of becoming someone new. It is the gentle return to the truth of who we have always been.
If this story resonates with you, and you wish to explore your own emotional patterns and family roots in a safe, guided space, I welcome you to experience Constegression Therapy at Harmoniee.
Together, we will uncover the layers that no longer belong to you — and help you rediscover the strength and peace that always have.
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Dr. Sharmila employs a compassionate and holistic approach in her therapy sessions. She focuses on understanding the root causes of issues and utilizes various therapeutic techniques to help clients release physical and emotional ailments. As a Constegression therapist in Mumbai, she aims to empower individuals to embrace their bodies and cultivate self-acceptance.