When we reflect on God’s creation, we find amazing precision in its making, starting with our bodies that we live with every day and forget to delve into their creation.
It's surprising to learn that the body tends to store the emotions resulting from trauma in the muscles, then tense and close them off, leading to shortness of breath or chronic tension in various parts of the body. Therefore, if we reverse this process, we understand that we need to relax the muscles to release the emotions stemming from trauma. Thus, in a trauma release session, we need a state of complete relaxation to release these stored emotions. It's not a casual chat or venting session; rather, it's a space of deep awareness where the mind, nervous system, and emotions interact simultaneously.
Therefore, preparing for the session is just as important as the session itself.
One of the most frequently asked questions is:
Why are we advised to abstain from caffeine and sugars before shock release sessions?
The answer is not “general advice,” but has a clear scientific and experimental basis.
Session preparation: Why is it a crucial factor in the results?
In trauma release sessions, we don't operate at a conscious level of thinking, but rather we reach the following:
- nervous system
- deep emotional responses
- physical memory
The more the body is in a state of relative relaxation and calm, the deeper the access, the clearer the insight, and the better the liberation.
What do stimulants do to the nervous system?
Caffeine isn't the enemy, but timing is important. You can take it immediately after the session.
When consuming stimulants of all kinds:
- Cortisol (the stress hormone) levels rise
- The sympathetic nervous system becomes more active (alert state).
- The mind becomes faster, but less connected to the body.
- Intellectual leaps and internal distractions increase
In a trauma release session, we don't need a "quick" mind, but rather a present body and a calm mind.
And sugars? Why do they affect consciousness?
Simple sugars lead to:
- A sudden increase in energy and physical and mental activity.
- This is followed by a rapid drop in concentration and lethargy.
- subtle mood swings
- Increased sensitivity and emotional reactivity
This fluctuation makes entering a state of calm consciousness more difficult.
Is abstinence permanent?
No. And that's an important point.
The recommendation pertains only to:
- 24 hours before the session
- With the aim of maximizing benefit
- Without any permanent change in lifestyle
- After the session, you can return to your normal diet without any problem.
What practical recommendations do we have before the session?
It is preferable to: 12–24 hours before the session:
- Reduce coffee and caffeinated beverages
- Avoid high sugars and processed sweets
- Drink plenty of water even after the session
- Get as good a sleep as possible
These simple steps:
- Increases relaxation
- It calms the nervous system
- Enhance inner sense
- It makes the session more profound and impactful.
Preparation = Respecting yourself and your inner space
When you commit to these steps:
- You are sending a message of safety to your body.
- It gives your mind a chance to calm down
- Enter the session fully present, not exhausted.
This is exactly what trauma release sessions need:
Presence, awareness, and genuine connection with oneself.
a summary
Reduce stimulants and sugars before a shock release session:
- Not a restriction
- No complications
- Rather, it's a simple tool for deeper results.
One session with full awareness
It might save you a long journey of incomplete attempts.
And good preparation…
It is the first step in this awareness.