Guided Imagery

So let’s begin the Guided Imagery. Concentrate on going into a deep level of relaxation, take a nice long breath, fill up your lungs, real good, breathe all the way in, and hold it for a second. And as you breathe out, close your eyes down, and let a wonderful wave of relaxation flow through your entire body.

Keep your eyes closed and begin to follow your breath in and out of your nose or mouth, which ever is more comfortable for you. Now give yourself the suggestion that each time you breathe out, your body becomes more and more relaxed. Really let yourself become loose, limp, and relaxed.

Good. Now imagine yourself in a long dark tunnel. The tunnel is large and a little bit cold, but that is OK with you. You see a small, white light at the end of the tunnel, so you are flying through this tunnel and speed toward the white light. As you get closer to the white light, the white light becomes bigger and brighter, and you feel warmer and more comfortable. Finally, you’re right there in the light and all that you see is a fantasy world of your own. You slow down your flying pace and start enjoying every moment with the scenes, animals, plants, and people that you consider your favorite. Every second there is nothing but happiness and ease. You’ll have three minutes to enjoy yourself there. (Pause for 3 minutes)

Now it is time to return here, bringing with you the joy and ease that you have experienced. In a moment, I will count to five. Open your eyes at the count of five, feeling relaxed and alert. One ... two ... three ... four ... five.