60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday: Guided Imagery for Health.

<p>Hello to you in <a href="https://hyderabad.telangana.gov.in/">Hyderabad, Telangana, India</a></p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.</p><p>In our prehistoric days when we had to face down a wooly mammoth with a spear our bodies flooded with stress hormones:  pounding heart, rapid breathing, tense muscles. Today we rarely face wild animal physical danger, but our bodies respond to challenging situations in the same way.</p><p><strong>Practical Tip</strong>: Guided imagery is a relaxation technique we can use to relax and reduce stress in just 10 minutes time. Here’s how.</p><p>Sit comfortably.</p><p>Close your eyes and breathe easily.</p><p>Imagine a place or experience that’s feels pleasant, soothing, comforting. Settle in as if you’re there. Really there. Engage the senses and just be.</p><p>When thoughts come let them go like clouds in the sky.   </p><p> </p><p><i>This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! </strong>You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Production Team: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & <a href="https://www.nightheron.com">Night Heron Music</a></p><p>All content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p>