Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is presenting on using guided imagery of a spaceship travel to develop mindfulness in children. Guided spaceship travel involves imagining getting on a spaceship and traveling to another planet where one explores peaceful scenes. Benefits include reducing stress, anxiety and improving sleep. It requires sitting comfortably and closing one's eyes to visualize the journey in detail for 15 minutes before returning home on the spaceship.

1. Spaceship - Exercise 04
Dr.Suresh Kumar Murugesan PhD
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2. About the Presenters
● Dr.Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a
passionate Positive Mental Health
Practitioners from India
● He is the coordinators of the Mental
Health Webinar Series and many
positive online workshops
● He is the founder of Yellow Pond and
Redpond
● He has published many articles in
reputed journals and magazines
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3. Disclaimer
● This presentation is prepared
for learning purpose only and
all the images and pictures
used in this presentation are
taken from google image
search.
● Due recognition was given to all
the material collected from the
various sources.
● Any name or reference is
missed kindly bring it to the
notice of the presenter for
inclusion.
● Email -
sureshkumar800@yahoo.com
Thank you
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4. What?
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5. Spaceship
a vehicle that travels in space, carrying
people.
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6. Spaceship
Travel
To develop a mindfulness among the children
this imaginary spaceship travel is one of the
best exercise
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7. Why?
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8. Benefits of Guided
Spaceship Travel
According to research, guided imagery may help:
● reduce stress and anxiety
● promote relaxation
● Improves sleep
● Degrees pain
● Decrease the symptoms of depression
● ease various symptoms related to stress
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9. How?
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10. Requirement
Guided spaceship travel can be done anytime and
anywhere, and it doesn’t require any special equipment.
In general, here’s what we need:
● a quiet spot
● a comfortable couch, bed, or yoga mat
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11. Step 1
1. Sit or lie down in a quiet, comfortable area.
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12. Step 2
2. Close your eyes. Take several deep breaths. Inhale and exhale deeply
and keep breathing deeply as you continue this relaxation technique.
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13. Step 3
Imagine a spaceship and you are getting in and travelling to a planet you like
the most.
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14. Step 4
You are amazed to see a peaceful scene like a lush forest, majestic mountain
range, or a quiet, tropical beach in the planet and you feel relaxed.
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15. Step 5
Think of the details in the scene. Imagine the sounds, scents, and sensations
of being in this peaceful, calming place.
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16. Step 6
Envision a path in your scene. Picture yourself walking along the path,
imagining the details and sounds as you walk this path.
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17. Step 7
Relax in your scene for several minutes. Continue breathing deeply.
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18. Step 8
You are coming back to your spaceship and ignite the engine to back home
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19. Step 9
After 15 minutes, count to three. Open your eyes
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20. References
1. https://www.healthline.com/health/guided-imagery#how-to-do-it
2. https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/kbase/topic.jhtml?docId=uz2270
3. https://www.verywellmind.com/use-guided-imagery-for-relaxation-3144606
4. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_04.htm
5. https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/guided-therapeutic-ima
gery
6. https://www.headspace.com/meditation/guided-imagery
7. https://www.mentalhelp.net/stress/visualization-and-guided-imagery-technique
s-for-stress-reduction/
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