The Research Behind Creative Healing

We all have it. It’s not just a concept, but a lived experience.

I recognize the flow of Imagination in my own life and joyfully share that in my teachings. To me, imagination has never been “just fantasy.” It has always felt like intuitive intelligence at work, a subtle realm quietly shaping the physical reality we call the body. Well, you can imagine my delight when I recently came across scientific studies that validated exactly what I’ve been experiencing and teaching for years. 

I’ll confess something personal. The gym has never been my happy place. I don’t find joy in lifting heavy weights or counting repetitions. I move my body through yoga, Pilates or walking, because I understand the importance of movement, circulation, and vitality. But if I’m being honest, I would much rather curl up with a good book than spend hours pushing iron around. That’s why discovering this research absolutely made my day.

In a fascinating study called Mind Over Matter: Mental Training Increases Physical Strength; scientists divided the participants into three groups. One group physically lifted weights. Another group didn’t lift at all — they simply visualized the exercises vividly and intentionally. The third group did nothing.

The results were astonishing! The group that physically trained increased their muscle strength by about 28%. But the group that used only imagination with no weights, no gym - increased their strength by 24%! The control group showed no change.

Let that sink in for a moment.

Through imagination alone, through focused intention and inner imagery, the body responded almost as if the physical work had already been done. The subtle realm gave instructions, and the physical body followed.

Science explains this through neural adaptation: when we imagine movement with intention, the brain strengthens its communication with the muscles. In other words, research behind creative healing shows that the mind doesn’t just observe the body - it trains it. The subtle inner world reorganizes the physical outer one.

For centuries, mystics and philosophers have spoken about this. Visionaries like Albert Einstein openly acknowledged that imagination is more powerful than knowledge. What we are seeing now is science finally catching up with ancient wisdom.

And if imagination can build muscle… What else can it do? 

YES!!! Healing!

This same principle applies. Eat well. Move your body. Choose positive thoughts. But also engage your imagination. See yourself vibrant and well. Feel your organs, your blood, your bones, muscles and every cell in your body functioning in harmony. Visualize your perfect health as a present reality.

Your imagination is not just for childish dreams; it is a powerful, living creative force that holds unlimited potential and can be directed with intention in any way your heart desires. It is a source from which you can build strength, regeneration, and healing.

And guess what? It always has been.

With Love and Peace,

Dr. Lenka Schulze 

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From mental power to muscle power--gaining strength by using the mind

Mind Over Matter: Mental Training Increases Physical Strength