Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger [Adult] [Audio CD]

Lori Lite (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0970863330 | ISBN-13: 978-0970863331 | Publication Date: January 1, 2006 | Edition: 1

Experience four research-based, stress management techniques that are accepted and used by both the traditional medical and holistic communities. You will not find any philosophies, theories or fluff presented here because frankly, we do not have time for that and chances are neither do you. Enjoy and learn four stress-management techniques; diaphragmatic breathing, affirmations, visualizations, and progressive muscular relaxation accompanied by soothing, uplifting music to further enhance your relaxation experience. Now you can watch your whole family manage stress and anxiety!

Editorial Reviews

Review

As a psychologist working with many adult patients dealing with anxiety disorders, I value Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation. With repeated use, my patients report an overall decrease of anxiety levels and improved sleep. A wonderful and useful tool that I have incorporated into my practice. ---Dr. R. LeFavour

I love this CD. It has almost every technique of meditation. It is very instructional which I think is great for a beginner to get a taste of what meditation techniques work best for them. LOVE it, let my friends borrow it they love it too! ---Rachel A. Rowe

The breathing track not only gets you breathing, but takes the mystery out of it, breaking the mechanics down so that anyone can do it. I had difficulty breathing as slowly as the speaker at first but with practice I found my breathing becoming deeper and slower, matching the narrator's count. I found that the slower my breathing has become, the more relaxed my overall mood for the day is. I am now also able to take a few deep breaths during the day and I feel an immediate effect.

The producer of this CD obviously put much thought into offering 4 completely different techniques, making it more interesting for the listener to change up their routine and selection. The guided imagery and the affirmation track are equally relaxing making my stressful life much more manageable. The affirmations have the added impact of lifting my mood and counteracting the negativity I run into in my line of work. Thank you for this. I. Grace

As a film maker, I appreciate the levels of deep relaxation this well crafted CD brings me to. The passive progressive muscle relaxation track is a method I experienced during a 6 week stress management course I attended. It is a method that takes concentration but is extremely effective. (In the course the teacher actually had us relaxing each finger, each toe, etc. at a time.) I am so very grateful that the track on this CD is a scaled down version of that exercise, making it much more enjoyable but just as effective. I always fall asleep during this exercise and find my sleep to be much deeper. I wake feeling rejuvenated.

About the Author

Stress Free Kids founder Lori Lite has created a line of books and CDs designed to help children, teens, and adults decrease stress, anxiety, and anger. As a parent, Lori spent two hours every single night trying to settle her young son down to sleep. Her daughter developed stress related night terrors and Lori herself became sick from anxiety. In an effort to help her family she created a story for her children that would entertain them while introducing them to research-based relaxation techniques. That moment began a journey that now includes 8 books, 6 CDs, and 2 curriculums. Ms. Lite's books, CDs, and curriculums are considered a resource for parents, psychologists, therapists, child life specialists, teachers, and yoga instructors. Her Indigo Dreams audio book/CD series has been awarded the CNE Award of Excellence. Ms. Lite has been interviewed and written articles for several media outlets, including: Family Circle, NY Times, MSNBC, ABC Radio; CBS News; USA Today; Web MD; Stress Free Living; Mind, Body, and Soul; and Job Club with Tory Johnson. She has also been featured in several publications which include Prevention Magazine, Parent Guide New York, Family Circle, Kiwi Magazine, and Aspiring Woman. Lori is a certified children s meditation facilitator and Sears Manage My Life parenting expert. She gained national attention when she appeared on Shark Tank, an ABC/Mark Burnett production. Lori has just released a relaxation music line. Indigo Dreams: Kid s Relaxation Music and Indigo Dreams: Teen Relaxation Music. Check her Stress Free Kids website, Face Book and Twitter for updates.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Stress Free Kids, LLC; 1 edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970863330
• ISBN-13: 978-0970863331
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Stress > Anger Management
  • #9 in Books > Books on CD > Health, Mind & Body > General
  • #10 in Music > New Age > Relaxation

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

109 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Meditation CD I've Ever Listened To, June 28, 2007

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This review is from: Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger (Audio CD)

I bought this CD based on the reviews and was HIGHLY disappointed. I was looking for a Guided Meditation to aide me in relaxing and this does the opposite for me. It starts out with an "I Love Myself" mantra, aka "Affirmations." The rest of the CD actually makes an attempt at guiding you through mediation but it serves, at least for me, only as a distraction. After giving it more chances, I found myself constantly questioning if the writer has ever meditated in her life. There is never silence, offering a chance to collect your own thoughts. Rather than bashing every track (which I could easily do) I will give one example. During the "Muscular Relaxation" track, the same saying is repeated over and over and over and over again for different parts of your body. There is no visualization and you know EXACTLY what will be said next after listening to the first three lines. In the end, I found that it makes me angrier rather than relaxed. Feel free to buy my copy.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Works!, December 30, 2005

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Thomas (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger (Audio CD)

I tried this CD for 2 reasons:
1)my kids love the entire "Indigo Dreams Series" and
2)I couldn't wait to see if the adult version would be as impactful for me.

This CD was exactly what it claimed; straight forward, no-nonsense techniques for real people. This is the first CD that actually fit into my schedule by getting right to the point. The narrators voice was incredibly soothing and calming. That coupled with the easy to follow explanations and directions of the techniques and music was more than I expected! I learned four distinct techniques with each one taking only 10-15 minutes!

This is a winner for anyone looking for a way to fall asleep or manage anxiety and stress.

47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, Love it ! ! !, October 11, 2006

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Monika (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger (Audio CD)

Love it, love it, love it. My children have been using the Indigo Dreams CDs for years. They have had such a positive impact on my family that I finally decided to try one for myself. The stress managing exercises help me wind down from my daily stressful routine. I used to toss and turn till 1 am unable to shut my mind off. Now, I look forward to getting in bed knowing the CD will help me stop thinking long enough to fall asleep. I love the visualization that is also designed to boost my immune system. All of the techniques are easy to follow and listen to. The speakers voice is soothing and the music is also first rate. This entire series has become a part of my families lives. My kids are now enjoying the new music CD.Indigo Dreams: Kids Relaxation Music Decreasing Stress, Anxiety and Anger, improve sleep.