{"id":3763,"date":"2012-09-11T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2012-09-11T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sourcelive.wordpress.com\/?p=3763"},"modified":"2012-09-11T10:00:15","modified_gmt":"2012-09-11T14:00:15","slug":"learn-more-about-health4us-guided-imagery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=3763","title":{"rendered":"Learn More about Health4U\u2019s Guided Imagery"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Healing Power of Guided Imagery<\/a> is one of Health4U\u2019s most popular classes, but many may not know what guided imagery is and how it helps you.<\/p>\n

According to Lisa Laughman (formerly Lisa Davidson), the course instructor, it is \u201ca form of directed day-dreaming that relaxes the mind and engages the senses in the physical and emotional healing process. It has been shown to alleviate pain, reduce depression and boost the immune system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wendy Baker from HR Benefits has taken the class and said it was \u201crelaxing\u201d and \u201claid back.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHeavenly is the best adjective to describe it,\u201d Wendy said. The class takes place between 12:10 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. on various Tuesdays this semester at Abrams Planetarium. Wendy said that it was great relaxation even while at work.\u00a0 \u201cYou go back to work very refreshed,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

According to the course description, guided imagery can be used for one or more of the following purposes:\"Heart-Shaped<\/a><\/p>\n