Guided imagery is a mind-body intervention using words and music to evoke and generate mental images that re-create the sensory perception of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, movements, touch and images, as well as imaginative or mental content. Various forms of guided imagery have been used for centuries, as far back as ancient Greek times, and the technique is an established approach in Chinese medicine and American Indian traditions as well as other healing and religious practices.
Guided imagery is a gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination. It can be just as simple as a walk in the woods or a stroll on the beach for anxiety reduction and relaxation or as complex as letting thoughts and feelings of pain leave the body.
Guided imagery is a focused practice that involves each of the five senses to ignite positive healing messages throughout the mind & body. Research shows the practice can reduce fear & anxiety, and lessen the frequency of headaches & other types of pain.
How to Use Guided Imagery
Meditation Oasis – $1.99
Meditate easily with this elegantly simple App, the only meditation app you may ever need. Enjoy the deep relaxation, stress relief and benefits of meditation without prior experience. You can choose from five meditation times and you have the option to listen to the guided meditation alone or with music or nature sounds. You can also listen to the music or nature sounds alone. In addition, you can choose how long to listen to the music or nature sounds after the voice guidance finishes.
Relax with Andrew Johnson – $2.99
When you find it difficult to “turn off” the stresses of the day, this guided app can help you slow down the world around you and relax. It also teaches relaxation techniques. It is available for Android, iPhone and iPad.
Meditation for pain relief/Pain Management – Free
https://www.meditainment.com/pain-management-meditation19
Play 21 minute guided meditation
In this guided meditation, you will follow a pain relief exercise and then a relaxing story about visiting a secret garden that will help any pain seem less important.
Health Journeys app – Free
Guided Imagery, Anywhere, Anytime
Improve your mood, heal your body, reach your goals—24/7.
Access powerful, evidence-based audio programs from the Health Journeys app.