Meditation is a mind-body practice that can help reduce negative emotions and their physical
effects. During meditation, we cultivate awareness and increase attention to the present. In
general, it can help you reach a relaxed, focused state, help reduce stress, and promote an
overall sense of well-being.
Guided meditation is a form of focused relaxation where the facilitator uses imagery to help
create harmony between the mind and the body. It is a way of focusing your imagination to
create calm, peaceful images and to provide a “mental escape “. It is similar to a feeling of time
slowing down while the body relaxes.
The relaxation response we experience during guided meditation can help lower blood
pressure and improve heart rate, breathing, and brain waves. Meditation can also reduce
problems related to stress, as well as reach goals such as pain management, losing weight,
and promote healing.