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Did you know your brain struggles to know the difference between what is real and what is imagined? When Maya was 15, she was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis - a debilitating illness. After years of suffering, she discovered the powerful skill of visualisation and used it to take back control of her life. In this deeply personal talk, Maya will discuss the rewiring of the brain through visualisation and demonstrate how you can use it to achieve your goals and create the future you deserve. Maya Raichoora, an multi-award winning Entrepreneur and visionary, is the co-founder of VIVE. She teaches visualisation; an active mental practice that rewires the brain, helping individuals and businesses to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.She is a University of Bristol Alumnus with a first class Masters in Geography with innovation. She has just been nominated for best graduate start up in the South West, being recognised for her transformational workshops and live events. Maya brings 7+ years of visualisation expertise to TEDx. After being diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease when she was young, she found a deep-seated passion for physical and mental well-being, performance and personal development. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx