A Meditation for Relaxation & Wellness (Health Journeys) [Abridged, Audiobook, Unknown format] [Audio CD]

Belleruth Naparstek (Author)

Book Description

Series: Health Journeys | Publication Date: June 2002

Designed to promote feelings of peace, calm, safety and support; reduce anxiety and stress; encourage hope, confidence, balance and optimism. To help face any stessful situation, or for general anxiety. (38 min.)

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About the Author

Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, a dedicated psychotherapist for over 30 years, is the creator of the series. A popular author and lecturer, she started out by making ad hoc tapes for her clients at her kitchen table. They took on a life of their own, and in 1990, she formed a business partnership with George Klein to produce and distribute them. Now there are scores of tapes and CD’s in English, and soon several will be released in Spanish as well.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Image Paths; Abridged edition (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881405567
• ISBN-13: 978-1881405566
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Books on CD > Health, Mind & Body > General
  • #72 in Books > Books on CD > General

More About the Author

Belleruth Naparstek is a practicing psychotherapist, author of Staying Well with Guided Imagery and Invisible Heroes, and creator of the bestselling Health Journeys guided imagery audiotapes.

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74 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DEEPLY peaceful and effective!!!, May 24, 2002

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Sonila Remenkska (Santa Clara) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health Journeys (Series): A Meditation for Relaxation & Wellness (Audio Cassette)

This is the best meditation tape I've ever used. Unlike some of the saccarine, disembodied, floaty stuff I've heard in the past, this imagery goes right into the body, right into the tissues and stays there. It's in the words, the music and the voice. Very fine. Did the job. Totally. I have since gotten 4 more of her audios and am blown away by the quality and the depth of each one!!!!

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very restful listening experience, June 2, 2005

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Grace K. Sheehan "thesilverpennydotcom" (Cape Elizabeth, ME United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Meditation for Relaxation & Wellness (Health Journeys) (Audio CD)

After dealing with months of exhausting, emotional stress that left me numb and depressed, I came across this series of guided imagery CD's. "Relaxation & Wellness" was the first that I purchased and the experience was transforming. The author/reader's voice is soothing, once you get used to it (which only takes a minute or two). At first, it sounded monotone, which wasn't what I expected. But soon I accepted it, began listening to her words instead of the voice and relaxation set in. As recommended, I listened to the CD every day for a couple of weeks. One part of the guided imagery on this CD takes you (through the author's suggestion and your imagination) to a safe and happy place. You'd think each time my journey would be the same, but it wasn't! After a day or so of listening to the same guided imagery, I'd look forward to the journey and began thinking of different places to go. Sometimes it was a favorite spot from my childhood and at others it would be a vacation destination or sometimes the peace & quiet of one room. My favorite was a trip to Hobbiton in the Shire of Middle Earth! My point is, that even with repeated listening, I continued to enjoy the experience and was never bored.

Since this first purchase, I've collected several from this series and love them all. The others in my collection are more specific to certain conditions or illnesses that I must live with every day (such as diabetes and sleep difficulties), and I have found each CD different enough to warrant the multiple purchases. Currently, I try to listen to one of my CD's most every day and the positive change in my attitude, my ability to cope and overall reduction in my stress level is quite noticeable. After a listening session, I feel just as calm and focused as when I've done yoga and meditation in the past. My opinion is that the guided imagery experience is quite similar and offers a benefit equal to meditation, in particular.

The second half of each CD are what the author calls "Affirmations," which are statements you are asked to think about and repeat to yourself that are meant to "reprogram" any negative thoughts you might be experiencing to a more positive outlook. It may sound weird, but it does work! After just a couple of days I found myself repeating certain affirmations that spoke particularily to my situation and finding comfort or strength.

Overall, I am very pleased that I found this soothing, helpful series of CD's and I recommend them. The prices are quite fair, considering that if you paid a professional for therapy or similar guided imagery experiences you'd be paying $90+ an hour! This way you can turn it on and reap the relaxing benefit of meditation as often as you need... at one reasonable price.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Health Journeys: A Meditation for Relaxation & Wellness, August 1, 2005

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Laura Jones "Recreation Therapist" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Health Journeys (Series): A Meditation for Relaxation & Wellness (Audio Cassette)

I love Bellaruth. I have used many of her tapes for relaxation groups that I run. Bellaruth's voice is so soft and comforting and the background music is so soothing. This tape was very general as the name implies. It wasn't too long - maybe 15 minutes (after the introduction). I used it at a support group for patients to give them a demonstration of what guided imagery is. I liked it very much and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a general relaxation or guided imagery tape.