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8 Minute Meditation Guided CD

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I had the 8 Minute Meditation book and when I realized they had the guided meditation CD I downloaded it from Amazon. I used the 8 guided meditations for the 8 weeks. They match the book well and definitely helped me with meditation.

Actually, hold that thought. Victor's voice may take some getting used to for some, but if you've read his book or don't mind his accent then you'll be just fine. Also, try to get the new release instead of this one, much much better audio.

This is by far one of the most effective guided meditation programs I've ever come across, and it works with or without the book (in case you're wondering). No new age stuff, no running water sounds here, no chanting, no hypnosis, no delta waves, just an effective and mindful way to manage stress and life's unexpected moments (big or small).

The "give a man a fish... teach a man to fish..." proverb rings true here, this is not just a CD to run to at the end of a long and trying day (although you can do that too if you like), instead you come away with lifelong skills to deal with worry/stress/fear/etc RIGHT THEN AND THERE, as it's happening. Give it a try, put it on your iPod right now, you will be glad you did.

I bought this CD for my hubby, who has decided to get back into meditation. He also bought the book, which is wonderful and highly recommended.

The CD? Not so much recommended. For one thing, Victor has a speaking voice that is a bit grating for a guided meditation CD. I have nothing against NY accents but a more soothing, lilting voice is definitely preferred if one is leading a guided meditation.

A better meditation CD would be Rod Stryker's "3 Meditations to Live By" (this is one I swear by). Rod's voice is much more soothing.

Another issue with this CD is that during the actual meditation, Victor will pop up and start talking at the most inopportune times, startling you out of your meditative flow.

Get the book instead, which hubby says has completely changed the way he looks at meditation (for the better).