Guided imagery therapy involves four stages:

1.       Image generation

2.       Image maintenance

3.       Image inspection

4.       Image transformation

Guided imagery operates and helps in diverse ways to achieve our goals to lead a healthy life.

Relaxation: Guided imagery sessions often begin with relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation. This helps calm the body and mind, making it easier to focus and enter a receptive state.

Visualization: Once relaxed, the facilitator or recording guides the individual through a series of descriptive prompts designed to evoke specific mental images and sensations. These images can involve scenes from nature, imaginary landscapes, or healing processes. The goal is to engage the senses and make the experience as vivid and immersive as possible.

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