What is Theta Healing and How Does it Work?

What is Theta Healing® and How Does it Work?

The term Theta Healing describes a method of healing that uses the Theta brainwave through meditation. It is similar to hypnosis in that way. According to its founder, Vianna Stibal, the act of going up and asking God (or Source if you prefer), brings about the necessary Theta state. She tested this with electroencephalographs during training and concluded that the Theta brainwave and the connection to Source, create enhanced healing and manifestation powers.

When we begin the Theta meditation, we go into an Alpha brainwave (a more relaxed state than the usual Beta state when we are active). The shift to Theta is caused by the act of visualising leaving your body and intending to go up to Divine Source. So, this relatively simple meditation is a useful way to access a Theta state quickly. From here, it is easier to manifest what you want. However, it comes with a warning. Words and thoughts are like spells, and in the Theta state, they become much more powerful so it’s good to be mindful of what your mind is doing. Saying ‘Cancel’ or ‘Discreate’ is a good idea when you notice yourself slipping into negativity. We all do this, so there is no need to beat yourself up. Just clear it and redirect your thoughts when you notice.

In the next paragraph, I’ll describe what the Theta brainwave is. Feel free to skip that one if you already know about it.

The Theta Brainwave

Under normal circumstances, you are in Theta at least twice a day when you are just waking up and when you are drifting towards sleep. Usually, you may not notice it, however, you may have had the experience of being about to fall asleep and becoming aware of images appearing in your mind like the beginning of dreams. This is a sign of Theta brainwaves. You’re most likely to notice this if you then wake up before going deeper into the Delta state of sleep. Normally in the waking hours of the day, you will be in Beta and Alpha brainwaves.

How does it work?

Theta Healing uses this Theta brainwave to remove and replace limiting beliefs, download desired feelings, manifest that which is desired, and activate healing.

You visualise connecting to Divine Source, and once there, you can make requests or commands. The language used depends on belief systems. Some people prefer to request and not command. Divine Source may also be God, the Creator of All That Is, Buddha, the Universe, or any other godhead. An example request for healing may go like this:
Divine Source, it is requested that [NAME] receives healing for [NAME OF ILLNESS]. Thank you. It is done. It is done. It is done. Show me.
After making the request, it’s believed that witnessing it is of paramount importance. Nothing happens unless it is witnessed. (The idea that nothing happens unless it is witnessed is a common interpretation of the observer effect in quantum mechanics.)

Witnessing it Happening

At this point, the practitioner visualises going back down into the body of whoever they are helping. Note: Theta Healing requires the client’s consent. We should never work on someone without their consent. Anyway, their body would most likely reject the energetic interference without their permission.

The act of observing may seem difficult at first. But if we are in a Theta state, we merely trust in our connection to Source and visualise ourselves observing the influx of healing energy. We may get an intuitive sense of when it is done, and it may take a few minutes. Don’t rush out again too soon. If in doubt, we can mentally ask Source if it’s completed.

In the same way, if we want to manifest something, we visualise that appearing in our life after making the request.

When it doesn’t work

We may not always manifest what we think we want. This can be because our small 3D body with the limited conscious mind may ask for things that are in conflict with our life path and purpose, already chosen by our soul before we were born. It can also be because we are blocking it with limiting beliefs. For example, if someone asks for healing for their illness—but has a belief that it’s not safe to heal because they will lose their sickness benefits—then they may block effective healing.

For this reason, Theta Healing also incorporates pulling and replacing beliefs. This is a bit more complicated as removing surface beliefs may only work temporarily before they replicate themselves again. It’s important that we do what is described as digging for beliefs to find the core or foundation belief that is holding the others up. Replacing the core belief will usually replace the more surface beliefs associated with it. It’s possible to do this work on yourself, but best to read the book to learn how to do it (see recommended reading at the end) or consult a Theta Healer. Once you know how and have practised, it’s a wonderful tool for working on yourself and helping others. You can do it every day if you want. One caveat, beliefs do need to be pulled with some discernment, as some that seem negative may also have the role of protecting you, e.g dark alleyways are dangerous—I’d keep that belief!

How can you feel love if you’ve never felt it before?

Theta Healing also allows you to download desired feelings. After removing limiting beliefs and replacing them with a positive alternative, it may be a good idea to download the desired new feeling to accompany the new belief. For example, if you removed a belief like ‘no one will ever love me,’ and replaced it with ‘I am lovable,’ then it might be good to download what it feels like to give and receive love.

Theta Healing and Quantum Hypnosis

Theta Healing works well alongside other quantum healing methods such as Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH). It can complement the sessions with specific belief work and improve the success of sessions with people who have doubts about hypnosis or healing. It is the one modality that I turn to when others aren’t working. This is because limiting beliefs that the client is unaware of may be blocking them from accessing help and healing.

I use Theta Healing regularly on myself to clear limiting beliefs and blocks and to download the feelings that I want to have. I also do the Theta Healing meditation daily and am happy to teach this to my clients.

What are Theta Healing Sessions Like?

A Theta Healing session begins with listening to the client and understanding what they want from the session. Depending on the client, we may then do energy tests for certain limiting beliefs that are holding them back. At this stage, I will help the client locate the core belief by asking What, When, Where, Who, and Why questions. Once the limiting beliefs are located, they are replaced with a positive alternative.
After this, there is often feeling work to do, e.g. if a client has never felt safe, then we ask for a download of feeling safe for them. Sessions also involve direct requests for healing, and instant healing is possible but not insisted upon. Sometimes more gradual healing and lifestyle changes are the best way to make lasting change.

Theta healing is also an amazingly simple tool for manifesting the life you want. It is based on the belief that we are all part of the Divine. We are already a part of this source energy, and we know scientifically that we are composed of the essence of light itself. This is why it is easy to command this energy once you know how. As long as it is used in a respectful, positive, and loving way, you can begin to manifest the life you wish for.

Use of the Theta state will be life-changing, but we always ask that it happens in the highest and best way possible!

Two-hour sessions of Theta Healing are available through Luminis Therapy. Please see my website: www.luministherapy.com for more information.

Rachel Knox