Guided Visual Imagery
Guided Visual Imagery is based on the concept of mind-body connection. It has been used for centuries by religious and healing practices from ancient Greek times, and the technique is an established approach in Chinese medicine and American Indian traditions. Mind-body connection upholds the interaction between body and mind as one important factor in a person’s overall health and well-being. These techniques involve the systematic practice of creating a detailed mental image of an attractive and peaceful setting or environment
A relaxation technique in which words are used to evoke positive mental images using the five senses, feelings, and thoughts.
For 30 minutes you will focuss on only the guided imagery spoken to you.
The practice of guided imagery is extremely portable, as it relies on nothing more than one's imagination and concentration abilities which people always have at their disposal (provided they aren't exhausted). However, like most techniques requiring mental concentration, it is usually most successfully practiced without interruption in a setting that is free from distracting stimulation.
Benefits of Guided Visual Imagery are:
Lowers anxiety, pain, reduces stress and depression
This holistic health approach teaches you to deeply relax the body, stimulating the body’s ability to heal itself.
Athletes use guided imagery to imagine themselves performing at their best, research suggests this helps with their performance.
Strengthens the immune system
Enhances sleep patterns
Decreases pain and the need for pain medication
Increases confidence
With practice you could replace negative mind chatter
Guided imagery is a subtle, safe and gentle technique, a powerful tool that you will be able to do for yourself over time.
Guided Visual Imagery is a fully clothed treatment where the client lay on a couch and is tucked up comfortably in a blanket, keeping the client feeling protected and nurtured.
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