Guided Imagery Meditations

The “Relax and Let Healing Begin” guided relaxation and imagery series created by Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health and Medicine-Raritan Bay Medical Center is designed to help listeners achieve and maintain positive life changes, including improved sleep and better management of stress, pain, and anxiety.

Research shows that listening to guided relaxation and imagery programs can provide a valuable benefits to overall health and well-being. These programs also promote relaxation during medical tests, medical procedures, and chemotherapy treatments.

Listen once or twice a day. If you choose the “Sail Through Surgery” audio program, listen twice a day beginning one-to-two weeks prior to your scheduled surgery. Even listening the day before can be helpful. Find a quiet place, make yourself comfortable, and give yourself permission to relax. Stretch a little before returning to daily activities, unless your intention is to fall asleep.

Listening to these audio programs is not a replacement for medical or psychological care or medications. If the program makes you anxious, stop immediately. Do not use while driving or operating heavy machinery.