Creative visualization can transport you out of a state of stress or fear, and into a new space of inner calm, peace and tranquility. Additionally, a natural byproduct of creative visualization occurs when the body goes loose and limp, creating the relaxation response – the perfect state for learning, healing, or focusing on goals.
Mind/Body Healing
Visualization has long been the primary tool for mind/body healing. From a scientific perspective, we know that because visualization directly impacts the body’s neurological system, it can have a direct influence on us physically.
Try this for an example: Imagine I have just handed you a large, yellow, juice-filled lemon. You slice the lemon into quarters and bring one of the quarters to your mouth and bite into it . . . what happened? Did your mouth begin to pucker? Did it fill with saliva? This is a naturally occurring neurological response to an imagined thought.
Have you ever watched a horror film, and, in the midst of the excitement, found your palms sweating and your heart pounding? You knew it was “just a movie,” right?
If your mind can cause this kind of impact on your body, is there any reason it can’t relax your muscles, overpower nicotine, stimulate your metabolism, do away with chronic pain, or even trigger the immune system to eliminate unwanted cancer cells?
Why Use Creative Visualization and Guided Relaxation Together?
We all have an inner critic, a part of our mind which, based on past experience, rejects unfamiliar information without proper evaluation. This is known as the critical factor. Studies show that relaxation techniques subdue this critical factor, making you receptive to new ideas. Even though it may seem counterintuitive to “let go in order to gain control,” this is exactly what happens during the relaxation response.
Through NewReality’s visualization techniques, you experience positive and appropriate ways to imagine your personal goals. This helps you remain optimistic and motivated toward changes that bring about your success.
CVR Provides the Missing Link to Wellness
Recent research shows excessive stress can suppress the immune system. Therefore, it’s vital to incorporate a program of stress reduction and relaxation into your everyday routine. By reducing anxiety and stress, and increasing relaxation, you can boost your immune system and use your own unlimited resources to improve your life.
But don’t think CVR is only a nice, relaxing daydream. People who regularly relax with CVR processes enjoy a number of side-benefits. These may include:
- Increased blood flow to the brain, resulting in clearer thinking, better concentration, improved memory and enhanced creativity
- A 21% increase in serotonin, which calms the mind and body and creates an overall sense of well being
- A 25% increase in endorphins, the hormones that flow through your body when you feel happy
- Better sleep patterns. Twenty minutes of CVR can be equivalent to 3-4 hours of sleep, so you may find yourself sleeping less, feeling more rested, accomplishing more, and finding extra enjoyment in life
- Soaring energy levels
- More fulfilling relationships
- Improved career satisfaction
- A clearer sense of purpose
And last, but certainly not least, a seemingly effortless ability to manage stress!
