Access Bars® Myths: What’s True and What Isn’t?

You've had your Access Bars® session.

Now what?

The simple answer is: there isn't a complicated Access Bars aftercare routine you need to follow.

You don't need to analyse the session, perform a particular ritual or make yourself feel a certain way afterwards.

Every Access Bars session is different, and Access Consciousness itself describes people's experiences of receiving Bars as individual.

So perhaps the most useful thing after your session is simply to notice what is true for you.

What might I feel after Access Bars?

There isn't one “normal” response.

Access Consciousness describes people reporting relaxation and a range of physical or emotional sensations during Bars, while also emphasising that every session can be different.

Afterwards, you might feel relaxed.

You might feel energised.

You might feel tired.

You might notice very little.

Or you might simply get on with the rest of your day.

None of those responses means you've received Bars correctly or incorrectly.

Do I need to rest after Access Bars?

There isn't a requirement to rest after an Access Bars session.

If you'd like to rest, rest.

If you feel like going for a walk, having dinner, working or carrying on with your day, you can do that too.

I'd rather you notice what your body is asking for than follow an arbitrary list of things you're supposedly meant to do.

Should I drink water after Access Bars?

You'll sometimes see advice online telling people they must drink lots of water after energy or bodywork sessions.

There isn't an official Access Bars aftercare protocol I could find requiring you to drink a particular amount of water after Bars.

Of course, you can have a drink if you're thirsty.

You just don't need to turn it into another thing to get right.

Should I avoid alcohol, caffeine or exercise?

There isn't a standard Access Bars aftercare rule requiring you to avoid normal activities, exercise, caffeine or particular foods after your session.

Use your own judgement and respond to how you're actually feeling.

If you have medical restrictions relating to any of these things, follow the advice you've been given by the appropriate healthcare professional rather than advice connected to an Access Bars session.

Do I need to process what happened during my session?

No.

You can talk about your experience if you'd like to.

You can also leave without explaining any of it.

Perhaps you noticed thoughts, emotions or physical sensations during your session.

Perhaps you slept through most of it.

Perhaps nothing particularly remarkable happened.

You don't have to turn any of those experiences into a meaning.

Sometimes noticing is enough.

What if I feel emotional after Access Bars?

People can have emotional experiences during Bars; Access Consciousness notes that some recipients report laughing or crying during sessions.

If emotion is present afterwards, you don't necessarily have to decide what it means or immediately make it go away.

Give yourself whatever ordinary care and space feels appropriate.

However, don't assume that new, severe or persistent physical or psychological symptoms are simply an “Access Bars reaction” or something you need to push through. Seek appropriate professional advice when something concerns you.