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Empowering Your Life With Guided Imagery & Visualization
With Joey Hayes
* Learn what self guided imagery is and how to tap into your inner resources for immediate relief or an ongoing issue, symptom, or challenge. * 3 guided imagery lessons and meditations including finding a personal place, meeting an inner advisor, and dialoguing with an image * The last lesson touches on five more imagery techniques and practices * By the end of this course you will see the incredible benefits of practicing guided imagery!
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5 Days
982 students
4.8 stars
9 min / day
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English
4.8 (63)
Recent Reviews
Penny
July 14, 2026
It’s definitely given me a lot to think about. I have known and heard that when we were children and we would use our imagination to escape a bad situation or just want to drift off into the unknown, it was frowned upon and called “daydreaming” which I did a lot as a child. I was bullied at school and mentally and physically (not sexually) abused at home and always torn down and/or belittled and not allowed to BE the person I had been BORN to be (or perhaps that was the life I signed up for before arriving) and I struggled to find MY place in life and have MY hopes, dreams and goals achieved. I was always told that “you can’t do that” “you don’t want to try that” and looking back, I think it was them projecting THEIR insecurities onto me and because I was just a child and they were adults, I gave into their authority over me. Looking back through my life, I seemed to always have a “keeper” of MY life and now that I’m older, I’m breaking the cage and flying MY way and it’s felt so Ah-maZing! I’ve been reading about how we have all succumb to this reality of thinking that to have an imagination, be whimsical and light hearted, free of body, mind and soul to BE silly is acting like a child but I think THAT is important to NOT lose that part of us. I know THAT part of me…got me through some ROUGH times. It was my “bestie” and I could always count on “her”. I’m 57 and more then not, I have the mind of a adolescent *hee hee* and YES I do know how to be an adult WHEN warranted/needed but more then not…I’m like sprinkling fairy dust (glitter) everywhere I go (I’ve been told) OMG do you have sparkles coming out of your pores *hee hee* because when around me…they will undoubtedly find a sparkle of glitter on them before our interaction is over. *tee hee hee* Little kids “see” me and waive and there is a connection (energy or awareness) with them, as if I AM “like” them- it’s a beautiful “connection” as we smile or play peek-a-boo while at a resturant. I respect them and what they DO bring to this world and I believe that they “feel” my “energy” as well and feel safe, respected, appreciated and loved BY my “energy”! I think (as I have always joked) “I am one of them- STILL” We all (at one point) knew how to imagine things and this world eventually (school system especially) tainted and/or robbed us OF that “magical” power from within and we had been taught…adults MUST be more serious and STOP with the shenanigans and “grow up already” but I think it’s important to have a silly side, daydream about a place that you would like to see and be FREE minded as much as possible- as long as you aren’t hurting YOUrself or anyone else…why not right!?!?! They tried to put me on medication because I was (their wording) “daydreaming” and my teacher would ask me “where did I do” and I didn’t have an answer for her or my parents when they were called into the school to discuss my “behavior” and now looking back…I don’t and didn’t really know either but I (since have learned) it was a magical place that kept me safe and in GOOD intentions and a HAPPY place to protect me- that’s all I DO know! Perhaps you could call “it” my imaginary friend. 😏✨💞 So now I will go forward teaching my grand🩵🩵🩵 how to nurture their imagination- as I don’t ever want them to lose THAT “magic”.
Ben
August 4, 2025
Amazing, exactly what I was looking for. I think the power of this is soo strong. I was able to deal with some problems and find an inner advisor (after a few times doing lesson 3). Thanks!
Stuart
May 21, 2025
This is a fantastic course, just what I needed. I used to struggle with visualisation, will find it easier going forward.
Colleen
September 2, 2024
Very clear instruction making this easy to follow and effective! Namaste.
Aviva
June 12, 2024
A truly beautiful experience. I will look for more of your courses, Joey. Thank you!
Valentina
February 19, 2024
I had no idea imagery could be so powerful 🙏🏻
Judy
January 6, 2024
Great course! I knew a lot about guided imagery already and had practiced it, but this course took me even deeper. Thank you!
Tracey
December 4, 2023
Excellent course!
Cindy
November 2, 2023
Thank u🙏 Was very insightful 💜 Would like a bit more🙏
Louisa
October 13, 2023
I loved this course. Full of practical ideas I can use in my everyday life to improve my mindset and remember to visualize ideal outcomes more often. This will have a huge impact on my relationships, my health, and generally living with more ease and joy. Thank you for shining your beautiful light, Joey. Namaste. 🙏💛✨✨
v
October 7, 2023
Fantastic, clear. I want more!
Anne
September 5, 2023
Very interesting and informative course
Jolene
September 3, 2023
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Ally
August 24, 2023
I really enjoyed this and found solutions to problems that I had not previously found through the exercises.
Helen
August 12, 2023
Thank you for this course. I’ve started daily visualisation exercises to improve my capacity for seeing mental images…mostly using my cat in his day to day activities 🐈 I can see him more clearly now in my minds eye when I close my eyes. I really like attaching feelings to the images too to create positive emotional images 😊
AmyJo
August 1, 2023
Want more. 😊
Claire
July 26, 2023
I loved this course and would appreciate any future courses on this topic.
April
July 26, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed the course! It helped me expand my thinking and approach to problem solving. Thank you🙏✌️
Deanna
July 22, 2023
Thank you for this short quick yet effective helpful course 🙏
KatieG
July 15, 2023
The value of imagery is huge for inner work, to shift experience, relax, work through conflict and heighten creativity. This course taps into imagery with practical tools and tips for further use and reflection. Thank you! ❤️
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