Dolores Cannon – The Unexpected Findings of a Hypnotherapist

 

Article Overview 🔎

 

• • Who was Dolores Canon?
  • Dolores Canon Books and Videos
  • Children that Remember Past Lives
  • Pre-Birth Memories from Near Death Experiences

 

Who was Dolores Canon? 🔮

 

Dolores Cannon worked as a hypnotherapist for almost 50 years. She started out to help people overcome addictions such as smoking and weight control. Her career led her down an unexpected path where she delved into the subconscious mind, specializing in past life regression. This included people recalling things that are hard to comprehend like past lives and reincarnation.

While in Texas in 1969, a doctor asked her to help a patient who had an eating disorder with her hypnosis techniques. Under hypnosis, the patient started talking about a previous life as a flapper (a stylish subculture of young Western women in the 1920s) in Chicago during the 1920s. In the following months, she used hypnosis to regress the patient through five previous lives. She continued to develop and refine her own unique method of hypnosis known as Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT).

Through thousands of hypnosis sessions, she claimed to have uncovered information about reincarnation, the purpose of life and what happens after we die. Dolores’s way of explaining her hypnotherapy and past-life regression methodologies, along with the details that she would obtain from clients, help bridge understanding and/or open people’s minds to these phenomena. Details included that we inhabit our bodies to experience this reality for soul growth (learning lessons) and experiences (enjoying what life has to offer). She found that people said that living on Earth is one of the hardest experiences we choose, but it gives greater soul growth as a result and this links with Near Death Experiences where people have said the same thing.

Here’s a summary of her main findings:

Past Lives

• She believed that humans have lived many past lives, sometimes as different genders, races, or even non-human entities.
• Through her Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), she claimed clients could access the Subconscious (Higher Self), revealing past lives and the lessons learned from them.
• She described Earth as a school where souls undergo multiple incarnations to grow spiritually.
• Some past lives are not on Earth, and she reported cases of people remembering lives on other planets or as beings from other dimensions.

 Soul Contracts

• She believed that before being born, souls make agreements (soul contracts) to experience specific challenges, relationships, and events that will help them evolve.
• These contracts are made in the Spirit Realm with the guidance of higher beings.
• People choose their families, friends, and even hardships based on what they need to learn in this lifetime.
• Even difficult relationships (e.g. with abusive partners or toxic people) might be part of a karmic lesson or an opportunity for growth.

Life After Death

• Dolores Cannon’s research suggested that after death, the soul transitions into a review phase, where it evaluates the life it just lived (as opposed to an external entity or God judging you, linking to Near Death ExperiencesNear Death Experiences).
• Souls do not face punishment, but instead analyze what they learned and what they could have done differently.
• Some souls reincarnate quickly, while others spend time in the spirit world before choosing their next life.
• There are different levels of existence beyond Earth, where advanced souls can evolve without needing physical reincarnation.
• She also spoke of the “New Earth” where spiritually evolved souls would transition to a higher frequency version of Earth.
• Reincarnation is also a prominent theme in ancient civilizations such as in Ancient Egypt (links with mummification and ascending to Sirius), in religions like Buddhism, and secret societies like the freemasons (who also allegedly have beliefs of ascending to Sirius).

Extraterrestrial Contact

• Linking with a number of alleged alien encounters, Dolores Cannon said that extraterrestrials are real, but cannot interfere with humanity’s free-will and evolution. However, if humanity is going to destroy the planet (and the galaxy and other dimensions as a knock on effect), then intervention will occur. Many suggest intervention means wiping out humanity or resetting humanity.
• Many think this is why there has been great global cataclysms in the past like floods and ice ages; to reset humanity (more can be read on this here). She said that this is what happened with Atlantis; they discovered atomic power, were engineering human DNA with animal DNA to try and create working beings (which is why imagery of half men half animal were drawn such as centaurs; half men half horse), and they were trying to create their own Universe/worm hole/black hole with dark matter.

 

Dolores Canon Books and Videos 📚

 

Check out the Dolores Cannon videos of interviews discussing her different findings below (including past lives, soul contracts, and life after death) and her portfolio of highly acclaimed books here, including ‘Between Death and Life: Conversations with a Spirit‘, ‘The Three Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth‘, and ‘The Convoluted Universe: Book One‘.

In the first two videos, Dolores Cannon explains that Earth is undergoing a major energetic transformation; what she and her clients described as the rise of a “New Earth” or shift to higher consciousness. According to her, Earth was in crisis (especially after the development of atomic weapons) and needed assistance to avoid catastrophe and to support humanity’s evolution. This led to:

• The Call for Volunteers – Advanced beings cannot directly intervene in human affairs because of a cosmic “law of non-interference” (as mentioned previously, this links with knowledge shared in alleged alien encounters). Instead, a call was sent out across the universe for volunteers; souls willing to incarnate on Earth to help raise its vibrational frequency and usher in this new stage of existence.
• Three Waves of Volunteer Souls – Cannon describes three distinct waves of volunteer souls, each with a different role and timing:
  • First Wave – Souls born roughly from the mid-20th century (Baby Boomers). They often feel out of place in human society, deeply disturbed by violence and negativity. Their mission was to pioneer and begin the shift, even though they often struggle with adapting to earthly life.
  • Second Wave – Born roughly in the late 20th century (late 1970s–80s/90s). They adjust more easily to physical life and act as energy generators or “beacons” and their presence is meant to raise collective consciousness simply by being here.
  • Third Wave – The newer generations, often referred to as “indigo/ crystal children”, born with more advanced DNA and an unconscious readiness for the transition. They are said to accelerate Earth’s shift, but are often misunderstood (e.g. labeled with behavioural diagnoses).
• Purpose of the Volunteers – Across these waves, these souls help by:
  • Raising Earth’s vibrational frequency to facilitate the rise to a higher dimension.
  • Helping other humans evolve spiritually, consciously, and energetically.
  • Supporting a transition from the “Old Earth” to the “New Earth.”

Dolores Cannon also touches on Cannon’s broader metaphysical ideas, such as:

• The role of subconscious memory and past lives in revealing soul missions.
• The idea of a collective consciousness and universal Source energy.
• Discussions about extraterrestrial influences, Atlantis, and multidimensionality.

The third video, Dolores Cannon discusses using the power of the mind for self-healing and consciously shaping one’s life. This includes that our minds and consciousness are powerful forces that connect with universal fields of information, many people forget or deny this power, and understanding how to work with the subconscious can help with physical, emotional, and life-purposelife-purpose issues:

• The Power of the Mind and Consciousness – Our thoughts, beliefs, and consciousness influence our physical reality and well-being.
• Self-Healing – The subconscious mind and our mental focus can play a major role in health and healing, beyond just physical causes.
• Conscious Life Creation – The idea that you are not a passive spectator in life, but can use your awareness and intentions to shape your experience and life circumstances.
• Spiritual Empowerment and Individual Agency – Recognize your creative and healing potential as spiritual beings having a human experience.

The fourth video touched on points made in other videos, as one of Dolores Cannon’s main messages was that fear and karma are the two biggest obstacles to human spiritual growth:

• Fear is the strongest human emotion; one that cripples people and prevents them from moving into a “new world,” “new dimension,” or higher frequency of existence. To evolve, humanity must release fear.
• Letting go of karma (emotional and relational “baggage”) carried across lifetimes. Karma operates as a law of balance (cause and effect, one of the 7 Hermetic Principles of the universe). Souls review their past lives on “the other side” and may choose to return with the same people, often switching roles (e.g. husband/wife, parent/child), to resolve unfinished lessons. When conflicts or emotional patterns aren’t resolved, they repeat across lifetimes.
• Recurring relationship patterns in this life are signs of unresolved karma. The key to breaking these cycles is forgiveness and emotional release. Holding onto anger, resentment, or hatred keeps karmic contracts active. Mentally forgiving someone and “tearing up the contract” can dissolve the energetic tie. Once released, the other person can no longer “push your buttons,” and the cycle ends.
• Unresolved anger (especially when suppressed) can manifest physically, particularly as illness such as cancer (especially in the intestinal area). In her view, emotional repression and inability to forgive lead to internal damage, while forgiveness promotes healing.
• Ultimately, her message is:
  • Let go of fear.
  • Release karma through forgiveness.
  • Stop creating new karma.
  • Resolve emotional conflicts now rather than carrying them forward.
  • This period in time is a crucial time for humanity to clear karmic baggage in preparation for a higher spiritual evolution where karma will no longer exist.

In the fifth video, Dolores Cannon discusses several of her central spiritual views and teachings from her decades of hypnotherapy and regression work:

1. The Nature of Our Existence
   • Humans are spiritual beings having a physical experience (a phrase often used by David Icke).
   • Life on Earth functions like a “school” or learning environment for the soul.
   • We come here with agreements and lessons to learn before birth.
2. Purpose of Life & Why We’re Here
   • People incarnate to grow, evolve consciousness, and understand themselves and others. This is life’s purposelife’s purpose. 
   • Challenges and relationships are seen as part of pre‑birth soul planning.
3. Consciousness and the Mind
   • Thoughts and beliefs influence reality and experience, including health and perception of life events.
   • The subconscious is powerful and holds the key to understanding why we behave the way we do.
4. Reincarnation
   • Souls reincarnate many times.
   • Every lifetime is part of a long journey of learning, there isn’t a single “end” to the cycle.
5. Spiritual Awakening
   • Openness, introspection, and awareness of inner guidance help with awakening.
6. The Afterlife
   • Spirits continue, we reunite with source, and physical death isn’t the end.

In the sixth video, Dolores Cannon describes the spiritual journey of human souls and the nature of existence as connected to the Source (God):

• Everything originates from a vast energy, the Source, which is the foundation of all creation. From this Source, sparks of energy (universes, galaxies, and individual souls) are sent out to experience and learn. These experiences, free from judgment of “good” or “bad” are meant to be brought back to the Source, which uses the accumulated knowledge to create more life. This cycle is infinite, with new journeys continuously unfolding across different universes and forms of life.
• Humans, as sparks of the Source, are meant to experience everything (different lives, beings, and perspectives) to gain understanding. In this sense, we are like “cells” in the body of God, gathering information and returning it to the Source.
• Love is the driving force behind all creation, and our ultimate purpose is to explore, learn, and bring that knowledge back to fuel new creation.
• People can heal themselves and shape their reality through awareness and belief, understanding that illness or challenges often stem from unrecognized inner conflicts or life situations. By identifying the causes and reconnecting with the Source, guardian guides, and their own creative power, individuals can transform their lives. This is the latent power of the human mind.
• We should embrace our connection to the Source, realizing our innate abilities, and understanding that miracles and profound change are possible through belief, intention, and alignment with love.
• Life is about learning, experiencing, and returning to the Source, with creation and exploration continuing endlessly.

The last video discusses in greater depth the idea of there being a “New Earth” where spiritually evolved souls would transition to a higher frequency version of Earth:

• She describes a spiritual event in which Earth is undergoing a rare and unprecedented dimensional shift. According to her, the planet is separating into two versions; an “old Earth” that retains negativity and chaos, and a “new Earth” that exists in a higher dimension and is harmonious and beautiful. This shift is said to be happening gradually.
• People who raise their personal “vibrations” or frequencies through openness and spiritual growth will transition to the new Earth. The body must adjust slowly to these higher frequencies, which she claims can cause unexplained physical and emotional symptoms such as depression, heart palpitations, aches, and blood pressure issues. Older individuals are described as having more difficulty adjusting, while children are said to be largely unaffected because they were “born with” higher frequencies and altered DNA. She emphasizes dietary changes (moving away from heavy foods like red meat toward lighter, plant-based, and eventually liquid diets) to help the body become less dense and better able to transition.
• She said that initially, people would retain physical bodies in the new Earth, but eventually transform into “pure light” after fully transitioning there. Those who remain attached to negativity or unresolved karma will stay on the old Earth. After death, they will not return to the transformed Earth, but instead continue their spiritual development elsewhere. She connected this idea to the “new heaven and new earth” and those “left behind” described in the ‘Book of Revelation’, interpreting it as a metaphor for this planetary split. She concludes that individuals should focus on their own spiritual development rather than trying to convert others. Those already spiritually aware will transition naturally, those deeply negative cannot be forced to change, and those who are undecided are the ones most open to guidance during this period of separation.

 

 

Children that Remember Past Lives 🧒

 

Dolores Cannon’s work links with children who remember past lives and recall profound, detailed facts that get proven correct and would be impossible for them to know otherwise. This includes a story of a child in Syria that recalled being murdered in his previous life and then got the murderer convicted for the crime (as the murderer was still alive), providing evidence that nobody had found beforehand (the first video below). Some believe that birthmarks are remains of wounds from previous lives.

In addition, some claim to recall meeting passed friends on their death and choosing the next parents for their next life. The second video below discusses this, with a man that describing pre-birth experiences, including seeing where his parents conceived him (details of the room such as colors and location)! This again links with the idea that we choose to inhabit our bodies from the other side.

 

Pre-Birth Memories from Near Death Experiences 💭

 

A profound Near Death Experience (NDE) that brought back pre-birth memories is that of Aaron Green. Aaron describes an NDE he had shortly before his sixth birthday after suddenly being unable to breathe. As his body collapsed, his consciousness left his body, and he observed events from outside his body. He experienced a rapid, detailed life review in which he not only relived his own emotions, but also felt the emotional impact of his actions on others, especially his parents.

While out of his body, he gained intuitive knowledge through direct understanding rather than spoken communication. He realized he was not his physical body, but a soul (an orb of consciousness) and remembered existing before birth. He recalled originating in a “sea of light” with many other souls, where he chose selflessness by giving up a gift, which led to being selected for further spiritual development. He encountered a powerful creator being (which he calls God, that appeared like a very bright sun and had beings/spirit guides within itself), who explained that souls must freely choose virtues like love, compassion, and honesty through lived experience, rather than being forced into them, because free will is essential. This links to the meaning of life/life purpose explained in the alleged capture of an extraterrestrial being when asked questions about life (more can be read in this post).

Aaron remembered choosing to incarnate on Earth from many possible planets, feeling strongly that Earth was where he wanted to learn. He also recalled having lived many past lives and working with spiritual guides to plan his current one. Together, they selected his parents, gender, appearance, intelligence, and life challenges to best support his spiritual growth. He initially liked the idea of being a ginger girl, as it was a rarer on Earth to be ginger and he thought it was “a cool look”, but the experiences and growth he needed wasn’t available in this state (he needed to choose different parents and looks). Some hardships, including injuries, were understood as consequences of actions in past lives, not as punishment, but as opportunities to learn from them (why you shouldn’t do them and their effects) and resolve karmic debt.
He was shown that between lives, souls inhabit realms that reflect their inner nature. Loving souls experience pleasant realms, while hateful souls experience unpleasant ones. He remembered having close spiritual friends and a joyful realm he would return to after this life.

Eventually, a being of light told him he must return to his body, and he instantly recovered physically. Later, his guides asked him to agree to forget the experience so he could live his life as intended, promising the memories would return later. Years afterward, reading about Eben Alexander’s near death experience triggered the return of his memories.

The central message Aaron takes from the experience is the meaning of life/our life purpose is to grow as a soul and become more godly; build positive traits love, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, integrity, and service to others are essential for spiritual growth and lead to greater happiness beyond this life (then we can ascend to higher realms/before having these soul growth experiences, we are not ready to access higher realms). Life also has great experiences for us to enjoy, but soul growth is the key objective. 

An interview of his can be viewed below:

You can read more about Dolores Cannon via her category here or on her site here. You can also read more into life after death here.