The lights are dimmed. The group begins to settle.
Full attention is focused on deep breathing.
A soothing melody gently begins to fill the room with calming notes. Eyes gradually close. The facilitator s words meticulously paint a multi-sensory mental image of a picturesque pond amidst a row of willow trees, a glorious field of flowers anointed by the scent of spring and a refreshing breeze choreographing swaying treetops. As each person progressively settles into a relaxed sense of calm and inner peace, biology begins to change. At first, heart rate drops, breathing deepens and blood pressure begins to fall as muscle tension seems to gradually evaporate.