Louise Hay’s own journey was one of transformation, resilience, and discovery. Born in 1926, she faced significant personal challenges in her early life, including trauma and hardship, which shaped her understanding of human suffering. Through her own healing process, Louise discovered the profound link between thoughts, beliefs, and physical and emotional well-being, realising that changing one’s mindset could profoundly transform life.
Her personal growth led her to share these insights with others. In the 1970s and 1980s, she began hosting workshops and writing books, culminating in the global phenomenon You Can Heal Your Life, which offered practical tools for self-love, forgiveness, and personal empowerment. Recognising the need to reach more people with transformative teachings,
Louise founded Hay House, which has grown into one of the largest publishing houses in the world, sharing inspirational and healing literature with millions globally.
Her teachings were carried forward by Master Trainers Dr Patricia Crane, PhD, and Rick Nichols, who worked directly with Louise. They are approved by Louise Hay and licensed by Hay House as the worldwide providers of Heal Your Life® certification courses. Through their dedication, the programs evolved into structured, certified trainings that honour Louise’s original philosophy while making it accessible to students across the globe.
Heal Your Life® reached South Africa before 2008 through early facilitators, laying the groundwork for local communities to experience Louise’s teachings. In 2008, Ashika Singh, PhD, completed her training with Dr Crane and Rick Nichols, and in 2010 was appointed Principal Trainer for Heal Your Life® South Africa. Through her leadership, Ashika has upheld the highest ethical and professional standards while bringing Louise’s global vision to South African students and communities.
Today, Heal Your Life® thrives in over 71 countries worldwide, empowering individuals, families, and communities to cultivate emotional wellness, conscious living, and personal transformation. In South Africa, this legacy continues through the School of Applied Metaphysics, where students develop emotional awareness, relational growth, and personal healing under the guidance of certified trainers.
“With her patient leadership, Ashika Singh has upheld the highest ethical and professional standards in South Africa, reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional support to our clients.”
Through this lineage—from Louise Hay, to Dr Patricia Crane and Rick Nichols, to Ashika Singh and South African trainers—Heal Your Life® remains a global community of learning and support, united in the pursuit of healing, self-discovery, and conscious living.
All trainees are certified by the laws of their country of residence and hold a license with profiles listed on a global directory. https://healyourlifeworkshops.com/
Heal Your Life® focuses on self-healing, building self-connection and self-love, releasing emotional barriers, nurturing the mind-body connection, and healing the inner child. These practices support personal growth, emotional well-being, and a deeper sense of inner peace.
While the training equips you with theory, skills, and professional tools to support others, it’s equally focused on your own personal journey. True impact begins with self-awareness—your growth, healing, and self-connection are essential parts of the process.
In this way, you don’t need to become a “perfect” professional, but rather a relatable, authentic presence. As your personal growth deepens, your ability to support others grows naturally alongside it.
While our work is rooted in compassion and emotional awareness, we equally value clear thinking, ethical practice, and professional integrity. Supporting others requires more than good intentions—it demands emotional safety, sound business practice, and alignment with legal and ethical standards.
Our training is designed to reflect this balance. It not only explores the emotional foundations of healing but also equips trainees with the practical skills and ethical grounding needed to teach, coach, guide, and facilitate responsibly. In South Africa, we align with local requirements to ensure that trainees work safely, professionally, and within scope, helping to empower others and contribute to the prevention of mental health concerns.
Whether you choose to apply your training in your workplace, in volunteer or charitable roles, or as a service provider in the public or corporate sector, our certification programs and license are designed to position you for success.
Each course includes a portfolio of evidence, allowing you to demonstrate your learning through practical application. This not only builds competence and confidence but ensures you’re equipped to support others with integrity, clarity, and real-world experience—wherever your path leads.
Heal Your Life® is a self-regulated, non-secular program rooted in metaphysical principles and the teachings of Louise Hay. As part of the complementary and personal development field, it does not fall within government-regulated education and is therefore not government-accredited.
The work is authorised by Hay House, Inc., approved by Louise Hay.
After completing training and practical requirements, participants are certified and, once licensed, may offer Heal Your Life® self-healing lessons, workshops, and/or life-coaching sessions. Licensed members may also apply for membership with professional bodies in the personal development field.
All licensed members commit to a code of ethics, legal compliance, professional indemnity insurance, and high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
This license confirms readiness to support others with professionalism and ethical care.
With Heal Your Life® teachers, coaches, and facilitators spread across 71 countries, the global impact of transforming hearts to change the world is truly remarkable. In each country, there's a designated and licensed trainer responsible for aligning the Heal Your Life® Training with national laws and business regulations. If you live outside of South Africa, it's recommended to find a trainer closer to your residence, ensuring alignment with the regulations of your primary practice location. Click here for the international directory.
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