A Guided Imagery is a process. It’s a process in which a person is guided through a creative mental trip using his/her imagination. A Guided Imagery is usually done with one person sitting or lying down with eyes closed, and following the instructions given by someone else who is serving as the “guide.” (It is also easily accomplished by having a CD, DVD, laptop or recorded app on your phone with the guided imagery process being played to the recipient.)
WHY DO A GUIDED IMAGERY?
The primary benefits of a guided imagery are relaxation and peace of mind, which are wonderful gifts in themselves. This is especially good for anyone who has little time to relax due to job, family or illness. So the first benefit we notice is the release of stress.
Guided imageries can also help release limiting thoughts and emotions, raise self-esteem, help establish and meet goals, clear up questions needing answers, gain clarity, help heal relationships, and enhance physical healing. It seems that the usefulness of a guided imagery is limited only by the limitations of the guide and the choice of guided imagery script. Following are 3 uniquely different guided imageries you can click on, or copy into your browser, and get a feel for the different styles, voices, and messages.
“Ocean Escape (with music): Walk Along the Beach Guided Meditation and Visualization”
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=YouTube+Guided+Imagery+&&view=detail&mid=D452936229B181A02E5BD452936229B181A02E5B&rvsmid=43E7467F8C1D6F240AF543E7467F8C1D6F240AF5&fsscr=-1485&FORM=VDFSRV “10 minute guided body scan meditation.”
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=YouTube+Guided+Imagery+&&view=detail&mid=05589FAED1EA453F326905589FAED1EA453F3269&rvsmid=43E7467F8C1D6F240AF543E7467F8C1D6F240AF5&fsscr=-1485&FORM=VDFSRV “Guided Meditation: Relaxation with Ocean Waves.”