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• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1885538863
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #689,295 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Soothing nature scenes, New Age music, and quotations from Buddha and Keats are the "tools" provided in this 172-minute DVD "kit." Each of the three sections (forest, sky, and water) can be chosen individually from the menu, but they also run continuously, allowing the viewer to meditate as long as he or she wishes. Although there are no instructions, each section does begin with a thought or an idea. For instance, the sky section begins with the admonition to pay attention to the now. Several more quotes from eastern and western sources as varied as Shakespeare and Gandhi are sprinkled throughout each section, briefly interrupting the visual journeys through woodlands, waterfalls, and clouds. The scenes often have the dappled beauty of a Monet painting, which, combined with the restful music, should put even the most uptight person in a relaxed mode. --Kimberly Heinrichs

From the Back Cover

These days everyone knows that meditation can dramatically improve your mental and physical well-being. It relaxes and sharpens your mind, refreshes your body, and invigorates your spirit. But how do you start? What do you do? Meditation Tools makes it easy. Watching this program is the next best thing to resting by a babbling brook or a solitary walk on the beach. This program features spectacular nature photography, beautiful original music, natural sounds, and thoughtful aphorisms from sources as diverse as Buddha and Vincent Van Gogh. Just sit back, breathe easily--and let the near-magical combination of sights and sounds take you to a calm and peaceful place. If you've never meditated before, this is a great way to start. You don't have to know, or do, anything special. If you're an experienced "meditator," it can enhance your established practice. Either way, Meditation Toolkit is a terrific way to add the joy of meditation to your busy life. 172 minutes.

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93 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Meditation Tool Kit: Forest, Sky, Water, March 29, 2001

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leonidas (red bank, nj United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meditation Tool Kit (Forest, Sky, Water) (DVD)

We'll it's now apparent to me that Amazon is not prejudice against selling things that seriously lack in content and quality. This DVD consists of still shots of trees, water and other landscapes. If this is what you are looking for, in DVD format, you're search is. This DVD has nothing to do with meditation and proves that if you can package it, someone will sell it. Needless to say that I'm very disappointed that not only did I purchase a 4th grade quality video of natural settings, but it's falsely advertised as a meditation DVD and clearly it's boring shots of someone's camping trip.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully, well done DVD. Great for meditation and yoga., April 3, 2004

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YogaKat "YogaKat" (Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meditation Tool Kit (Forest, Sky, Water) (DVD)

I disagree with the other person that said this DVD has nothing to do with meditation. It is wonderful for meditation. It does not instruct you on how to meditate, but if you know how to meditate, it is a wonderful tool. Also, if you have your own yoga practice it is a wonderful visual aid. If you feel like practicing in the forest, in open air (sky), or by the water, this DVD give you that setting. It is long running and well worth the money to add this to your collection.

Check my other yoga practice reviews on amazon. Thanks!

4.0 out of 5 stars slow but inspiring, September 7, 2010

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William Swyter, Jr. (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Meditation Tool Kit (Forest, Sky, Water) (DVD)

This video shows beautiful scenes from nature with the accompanying sounds. It is very, very unhurried with no flashy video effects. A tree is shown blowing in the wind and it seems as though one perceives a real interaction between the branches and the wind. Though slow-going and admittedly a little difficult to sit through without any interruption, nature somehow becomes personal for the viewer. Maybe every 20 minutes or so (not sure), the screen will go blank and there will appear an inspiring, cryptic, and/or wise saying that brings one back to the human element and definitely making an impression. One would not watch this everyday, but an occasional viewing would help one to kind of get his bearings back.