In 1953, the Japanese Buddhist practitioner Yoshimoto Ishin opened the first center for a reflective method he called Naikan, meaning "looking inward." Drawing on an older Buddhist practice of self-examination, he asked people to reflect on three simple questions about the important people in their lives: What did I receive? What did I give back? What difficulties did I cause? Naikan is still practiced today, both in week-long retreats and as a short daily habit.
Receiving your See Your Aura scan is an invitation to look inward too. Your videos, still images and written report hold a great deal of information, and the way you take them in over the following days and weeks shapes what they come to mean for you. Here is a gentle, step-by-step way to explore your results, how reflective traditions around the world can guide you, how to care for yourself after energizing and how to carry your insights into daily life.
What you receive
Your package arrives digitally and includes:
- your first 360° visualization, created before energizing;
- front, right, left and back still images;
- your second 360° visualization, created after energizing;
- a before-and-after comparison;
- your personal written report from Yvette, with practical next steps.
Save everything to a secure, private folder. The videos and report are yours to keep and revisit.
In the first days: care for yourself after energizing
Some people feel calmer, lighter or clearer after the energizing stage. Others feel tired, emotional or notice nothing in particular. All of these experiences are common. In the first couple of days, Yvette's aftercare advice is simple:
- drink lots of water;
- allow extra time for rest;
- keep to light physical activity for a day or two, and avoid overexertion.
It can also help to give yourself some quiet time before you dive into your results.
One client in Canada described following this advice after his energizing: he drank plenty of water, rested and kept to light exercise and stretching for a couple of days.
Reflective traditions that can guide you
Japan: Naikan's three questions
Naikan's strength lies in its simplicity. Instead of analyzing everything at once, it asks a few clear questions and gives them time. You can bring the same spirit to your scan by choosing a small number of questions to reflect on over several days.
Spain: the daily examen
In the sixteenth century, the Basque founder of the Jesuits, Ignatius of Loyola, included a practice of daily self-examination in his Spiritual Exercises. Jesuit writers today describe it as a habit of watchfulness: a regular pause to review the day, notice what moved you and look ahead. A few minutes each evening with your scan and your notes can serve in a similar way.
The United States: the power of writing
In 1986, the psychologists James Pennebaker and Sandra Beall asked university students to write for fifteen minutes on four consecutive nights. Students who wrote about deeply personal, difficult experiences made fewer visits to the campus health center over the following months than those who wrote about everyday topics. Their study launched decades of research on expressive writing.
Yoshimoto's questions, Ignatius's daily pause and Pennebaker's journals share one lesson: insight grows through regular, gentle reflection, and writing things down helps.
A step-by-step way to explore your scan
Step 1: Watch before you read
Watch your first visualization all the way through, then your second. Let yourself simply observe for a few minutes before you open the report.
Step 2: Compare the still images
Place the front, right, left and back views side by side. Notice where pink appears, how the blue grid looks and how each angle compares.
Step 3: Write your own observations
Before reading Yvette's interpretation, jot down what you notice: where the field looks strong, where pink appears and what seemed to shift after energizing.
Step 4: Read Yvette's report slowly
Read it once for the overall picture and again for the details. Mark reflections that feel familiar and questions that interest you.
Step 5: Notice three layers
- What you see in the visualization.
- What Yvette reflects about what it may mean.
- What you know from your own life.
Meaning often emerges where these three meet.
Step 6: Choose one reflection question
Pick a single question from your report, or one that arose for you, such as "What have I been carrying that is not mine to carry?" or "Where do I need more rest?" Return to it each day for a week.
Step 7: Choose one practical step
Choose one small, realistic action: an earlier bedtime, a conversation, a walk in the morning, a change to your workspace or time set aside for yourself.
Step 8: Revisit after a few weeks
Watch your videos and reread your report after two or three weeks. Many people notice new connections once some time has passed.
A simple reflection worksheet
- What I noticed in my visualization:
- What shifted after energizing:
- What stayed much the same:
- What Yvette suggested:
- What resonates most:
- What I am still curious about:
- The one step I will take:
- Anything I will discuss with a health professional:
Where energy work meets everyday life
Energy traditions around the world treat insight as something lived day by day. A qigong practitioner returns to practice each morning, and a yoga student carries awareness from the mat into the day. Your scan works in a similar way. Its value grows as you bring its reflections into small, everyday choices. A See Your Aura scan is a wellness reflection offered alongside your medical care. For any physical symptom or health concern, see a qualified professional.
An illustration: one question for one week
This illustration is drawn from patterns seen in many clients. A woman receives her scan on a Friday. She watches both videos that evening, compares the still images and writes a few notes before reading her report. Her field shows pink around the throat and upper chest, and Yvette's report reflects on unspoken needs and the energy it takes to keep the peace.
She chooses one question for the week: "What have I been holding back from saying?" Each evening she writes for ten minutes. By Thursday she has a clear sense of a conversation she has been avoiding with her sister. She has it the following weekend, and three weeks later, rewatching her videos, she reads her report with fresh eyes.
If something surprises or unsettles you
Reports can bring up feelings. If something surprises you, give it time before deciding what it means. If a reflection does not fit your life, note it and let it rest. You are the authority on your own experience. If your scan stirs up difficult emotions, reach out to someone you trust or a qualified counselor.
What Yvette offers after your scan
Yvette writes each report personally, drawing on close to thirty years of holistic health practice, and it remains yours to return to as often as you like. Her aim is to offer a mirror: reflections, questions and practical next steps that help you see your field and your life a little more clearly, while leaving every decision in your hands.
Frequently asked questions
Should I read the report before watching the videos?
Watching first lets you form your own impressions, which makes Yvette's reflections richer to read.
What if I feel tired after energizing?
Tiredness is a common experience. Drink lots of water, allow extra time for rest and keep to light physical activity for a day or two, without overexertion. Contact a health professional if you feel unwell.
What if nothing in the report resonates right away?
Give it a few days and revisit it. Some reflections become clearer with time, and others may simply not fit your life.
Can I share my scan with others?
Your scan is yours. Share it with anyone you choose, or keep it private.
Should I share my report with my doctor?
You may, if it helps a conversation. Health questions and decisions belong with your doctor.
Should I order another scan right away?
Most people find it more meaningful to live with their insights for a while. Some return months later, after a period of change, to compare.
Where this leaves us
Yoshimoto Ishin built a practice around three simple questions. Ignatius of Loyola asked for a daily pause. James Pennebaker showed that a few minutes of writing can matter. Across cultures and centuries, reflection has grown from simple, regular attention.
Your See Your Aura scan offers a clear picture of your field, a before-and-after comparison and a personal interpretation. What you do in the days and weeks that follow, watching, writing, choosing one question and one step, is where that picture becomes part of your life. When you open your results, which question do you think you will carry with you first?
Sources and further reading
These references cover reflective practices from Japan and Spain and research on expressive writing.
Reflection and self-understanding
- 内観療法の意味とは、吉本伊信 (What is Naikan therapy? Yoshimoto Ishin). Direct Communication psychotherapy guide. direct-commu.com
- González Magaña JE. (2024). Un ejercicio espiritual a redescubrir: el examen de conciencia (A spiritual exercise to rediscover: the examination of conscience). Jesuitas México, 20 July 2024. jesuitasmexico.org
- Pennebaker JW, Beall SK. (1986). Confronting a traumatic event: toward an understanding of inhibition and disease. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 95(3), 274–281. Summary: Psychology in Action
Client experience
- Client account from Yvette Farkas's client testimonials (Canada), shared with permission and anonymized for privacy. The one-question example is an illustration drawn from patterns seen in many clients. Individual experiences vary.