Beth Bogdon

LPC

Embodied Imagination

Embodied Imagination

Embodied Imagination is a gentle yet profound way of working with the images, sensations, and symbols that arise from your unconscious. Rather than analyzing or interpreting these experiences, we create space for them to unfold naturally, allowing their wisdom to emerge in its own time and way.

The Process

In this work, we shift away from trying to control or direct our experience. Instead, we cultivate a state of receptive attention, listening to what wants to be known within us. This might come as:

  • An image that catches your attention

  • A bodily sensation that carries meaning

  • A symbol that emerges from a dream or daytime experience

  • A felt sense that points toward something significant

There is no "right" way for this process to unfold. Each person's journey with Embodied Imagination is unique, guided by their own inner wisdom and timing.

What You Might Experience

Through this practice, many people discover:

  • A deeper trust in their inner knowing

  • New perspectives on long-held patterns

  • A more embodied sense of their experience

  • Connection with previously unknown aspects of themselves

  • An appreciation for the wisdom that emerges through symbols and images

The process often brings surprising insights and connections that wouldn't have been accessible through logical analysis alone. By staying present with what arises, you may find that your relationship with yourself and your experiences naturally deepens and transforms.

Origins and Background

Embodied Imagination draws from Carl Jung's Active Imagination and his understanding that the psyche speaks through symbols rather than words. Active Imagination was further refined by Robert Bosnak to create Embodied Imagination. It honors the body's wisdom and the natural movement toward wholeness that exists within each of us. This approach recognizes that becoming whole is a lifelong journey, one that unfolds through paying attention to the subtle messages of our unconscious.

Is This Approach Right for You?

Embodied Imagination can be particularly helpful if you:

  • Are drawn to working with dreams, images, or bodily sensations

  • Feel called to explore beyond logical understanding

  • Want to develop a deeper relationship with your inner experience

  • Are comfortable with not knowing and allowing things to unfold

  • Seek to connect with your own inner wisdom and guidance

In our work together, I'll guide you in this process while holding space for whatever emerges. The pace and depth of our exploration will always be guided by what feels right for you.

Classes

Embodied Self-Knowledge: A Spiritual Exploration

This class is an opportunity to explore deep questions about self and spirit using Embodied Imagination. Through guided exercises, we engage with the unconscious, uncovering insights that move beyond thought alone. Together, we explore the stories, sensations, and images that shape our understanding of ourselves, opening space for deeper awareness and transformation.

The next cycles begin in March and May