Guided Imagery

What is Guided Imagery?

  Guided Imagery, is simply, a relaxation technique that purposely guides thoughts and beliefs to achieve a desired outcome.  It is based on the concept that your body and mind are connected.  Using all of your senses, your body seems to respond as though what you are imagining is real.

An example often used is to imagine an orange or a lemon in great detail-the smell, the color, the texture of the peel. Continue to imagine the smell of the lemon, and then see yourself taking a bite of the lemon and feel the juice squirting into your mouth. Many people salivate when they do this. This exercise demonstrates how your body can respond to what you are imagining.

What is guided imagery used for?
  Guided imagery has many uses.  Imagery is used it to promote relaxation, which can lower blood pressure and reduce other problems related to stress. Also, it is used when needing assistance in reaching goals (such as losing weight or quitting smoking), manage pain, and promote healing. Using guided imagery can even help to prepare for an athletic event or for public speaking.

Imagery works so well because the thoughts and beliefs that we visualize in our mind are just as powerful whether they are real or imagined.  Most importantly, the more emotion, desire, passion and belief put into imagery, the quicker and more effective the results will be.  =)

What is Energy Work?
  Energy Work is that of which the words imply: a therapy through energy work that initiates healing and well-being. Suited well for persons who are depressed, fatigued, anxious or simply unhappy with life, energy work is also a method of personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Energy work, (similar to Reiki in nature) consists of balancing the chakras within the body. By clearing and/or opening the chakras within the human anatomy, individuals are empowered with vibrational balance and harmony; thus, encouraging overall well-being -- mind, body and soul.

The principle behind energy work is that universal energies surround us and are available to us for alteration purposes. Energy work is a therpeutic method of deep purification that releases old traumas and fears that limit our natural healing capabilities. Through the process of energy work, our chakras open and relinquish heavy energy blockages. By means of energy work, an individual gains mind clarity, understanding, and heightened awareness.

In an energy work session, a practitioner channels the energy through the client to aid the individual in flow balance. Using one or more techniques, the energy work practitioner will sometimes sound or pray silently during the session. Usually lasting less than an hour, the energy work session utilizes methods such as meditation, Reiki, and other chakra balancing therapies to help the client in the healing process.