This guided imagery is meant for fitness enthusiasts or competitive athletes who are overcoming an ankle injury.
We will encourage the mind and body to work towards healthy healing and recovery while reducing your anxiety.
Please consult with a medical professional before engaging in activities.
We will start with a simple breathing exercise of a four count breath.
Four seconds on the inhale and four seconds on the exhale for six total rounds.
In 2,
3,
4.
Out 2,
3,
4 In 2,
3,
4 Out 2,
3,
4 Hint.
Out in.
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Oh.
And.
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.
Oh.
Mm-hmm.
Out.
Very good.
Now I invite you to visualize yourself on a beach.
Can be a lake.
Or an ocean.
Whichever you choose.
Look out and see that the water is calm.
Smooth across for as far as you can see.
The sky is clear with a few fluffy clouds.
The temperature warm,
But not too hot.
You look down to see your arms and legs.
You are in your athletic gear.
But know that your gear is waterproof in this scenario.
None of the water or sand will mess up your clothing or your shoes.
You notice a shimmer in the water.
Like a twinkle,
Glowing and glittering.
You feel yourself getting pulled towards the water.
Like it is calling to you.
Sweet,
Warm and inviting.
You start walking towards the water and with each step you notice your body feeling warmer and buzzing with a slight electricity.
Like a soft golden glow.
It is the same glowing shimmer that the water has.
That glowing shimmer has healing and strengthening capabilities.
And the warm,
Buzzy feeling is the healing impacting your joints and your body.
You step closer and arrive at the edge of the water.
Take a deep breath.
And step into the water.
At first it is just touching the tips of your toes and it feels cool and refreshing.
While shimmering with a golden glow.
You step again a little deeper and the water rises to the top of your feet.
Both feet feel the refreshing and glowing buzz of the healing water.
You take another deep breath.
And then step deeper as the water rises to your ankles.
And then another step to bring the water to your shins.
The water welcomes you and sparkles around your legs with your shins,
Ankles,
And feet submerged in the water.
You feel the calm coolness and the buzzy electric tingle as the water works to boost your healing.
It is boosting your healing,
Your strength.
All of the different muscle fibers,
Ligaments,
Tendons,
Pieces that are strong within your ankle,
Glowing brighter and brighter.
Every time you take a deep breath in,
The glow gets brighter and adds more power to the water.
When you breathe out,
The power binds to you and makes you more relaxed and stable.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Open.
As you continue at your own pace.
You have the choice to wade deeper into the water,
To use the power of the water on other areas of your body.
Each breath is full and deep as you inhale.
And exit.
Continue to visualize the power of the water healing and strengthening.
Over the next few seconds as you continue deep and calm,
Refreshing breaths.
At this time,
You are welcome to begin stepping back and out of the water.
As you leave,
You can still feel the warm and buzzy glow and the healthy,
Strong and supportive powers that the water gave you.
You are instantly dry as you exit the water to walk across the sand and stand ready to use this new strength.
You are strong,
Resilient,
And ready to perform at your best.
I will count down from five.
And you'll be ready for the rest of your day.
Bye.
Whore.
Three.
Two.
