Smiling Hearts Center: Guided Imagery/Meditation

*Guided Imagery/Meditation Circle*

Guided imagery, a technique used for centuries, is now increasingly being used in personal, professional and healthcare settings as a powerful tool for stress management and coping.

Guided imagery is a mind-body intervention aimed at easing stress, and promoting a sense of peace and tranquility at a stressful or difficult time in someone's life. It is a process of incorporating the "power of the mind" to assist the body to heal, maintain health or relax by way of an inner communication involving all senses, (i.e. visual, touch, smell, sight, sound). It forms a balance between the mind, body and spirit.

Research has shown that guided imagery may:

Reduce stress and anxiety
Decrease pain
Decrease side effects
Decrease blood pressure
Decrease blood glucose levels (Diabetes)
Decrease allergy and respiratory symptoms
Decrease the severity of headaches
Decrease hospital costs
Enhance bone and wound healing
Enhance sleep
Enhance self confidence
Assist in losses (job, divorces, death)
Enhance quality of life

Smiling Hearts Center
P.O. Box 77262
Corona, CA 92877-0101

A 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization

Federal Tax ID #33-0891462