The nature of the body can be seen to be child-like and primitive in many ways. So, imagine a child believing that there is a monster under their bed. You know that you could spend all night explaining that there is no such thing as monsters and that they are just make believe. But, you also know that it would just be simpler to crawl under the bed with child and check it out. In a similar way the body is best communicated with through images and being shown. This is the foundation of visualization. This is all about the relationship between body and mind. The attitude of "mind over matter" I believe does not make for a good relationship. The best relationship for body and mind is a partnership for in reality they are always one.

Here are tips for visualization.