Venerating our ancestors is a practice rooted in various cultures as a way to honor the legacy and wisdom of those who came before us, acknowledging their contributions to our present lives. Spiritually, many believe that ancestors continue to play a role in guiding and protecting their descendants, acting as intermediaries between the living and the divine. Psychologically, ancestor veneration helps foster a sense of identity and continuity, providing us with a deeper understanding of our heritage and place within a larger familial and historical context.  Additionally, science is starting to showing that parts of the lived experiences of our ancestors may in fact continue to shape our perceptions of the world we live in today. 

Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype that are often brought about by environmental factors and can affect how genes are turned on or off. Epigenetic changes can be passed down from one generation to the next, allowing for dynamic responses to environmental stimuli. Epigenetics can affect us in the following ways:

1. **Stress Response ** Trauma can lead to epigenetic changes in genes involved in the stress response potentially leading to a dysregulated stress response.

2. **Neurotransmission** Epigenetic changes can affect genes related to neurotransmitter systems, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are important for mood regulation and can be disrupted by stress or trauma.

3. **Neuroplasticity:** Trauma or stress can impact genes involved in neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.

4. **Inflammatory Response:** Epigenetic changes can also affect the immune system and inflammatory response. PTSD for example has been associated with increased inflammation, and trauma and can lead to epigenetic modifications in genes that regulate inflammatory pathways, perpetuating a state of chronic inflammation.

5. **Intergenerational Transmission:** Epigenetic modifications induced by trauma can potentially be passed down to subsequent generations. This suggests that children of individuals who have undergone traumatic experiences may inherit a certain epigenetic marks, even if they do not experience the trauma themselves.

Science has proven that markers from trauma and stress can be passed down in our DNA , an Ancestral Imprint Release session will allow you to uncover and release trauma or blockages you are carrying in your DNA allowing you to identify the root causes of issues that need to be healed and resolved.