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that you imagine hearing when looking at the mind-image
o more G: see yourself in your mental image touching things,
shaking hands and so on. Imagine smell and perfume and try
to live it.
You will use your image resource in many situations and first for
relaxing.
13-Relaxation techniques
You need to learn how to relax because relaxation is the first step
of many process in mental imagery and visioning. We shall give
you here our personal method that we experience everyday. Its
main advantage is to be easy to use with fast results.
Your image resource is the first thing that you need when you
are going to relax. Then you have to choose a quiet place for
example your bedroom. Make sure there is no noise to interrupt
your relaxation. Remain in half-darkness. Lie down if you are in
your bedroom or sit in a position that makes it easy to relax if
you are in an office.
When you are in this situation begin to relax:
-FIRST SEQUENCE
Close your eyes. Breathe as slowly and as regularly as possible.
Say the formula: I am perfectly calm
Imagine your image resource as we have defined it before: For
example, a river that flows in the countryside. Mentally develop
this image: Look at this image from all sides and try to relive
your feelings. It must occupy your whole mind so as not to leave
any room for other sensations or ideas.
-SECOND SEQUENCE.

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