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Mind Magic Kit

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Dr. Jonn Mumford's Mind Magic Kit contains a short book and audio tape with two guided practices, one on each side. Although the book itself does not compare to some of his other works, the tape is extremely valuable. It guides the listener through two meditative practices that very effectively lead to deep states of relaxation. One side has a kind of shavasana (corpse position) practice in which each portion of the body is relaxed. This leads to a deep state in which the entire mind/body system can be refreshed. The other side has a biofeedback practice that is remarkable in its ability to access a very useful deep relaxed state in about 25 minutes. Anyone who can appreciate the value of learning how to disconnect from stress and tension, whether physical or in the mind, should seriously consider this kit. My only reservation would be for those who already know how to do these practices, which in fact, are not unique to Dr. Mumford, just extremely valuable and effective.

The Mind Magic Kit is not an ordinary book. It is, rather, a tool kit, a rather special tool kit, at that, offering assitance to any novice wishing he/she knew how to begin learning to relax for self healing and stress relief. Even more than that, this wonderful little kit is chock full of practical technique for movement on the path toward self mastery.

If one is already tuned up in these ways and already knows something about relaxation and so on, then this kit provides a sophisticated opportunity to go deeper, even much deeper.

Inside the box, I found a small book + audio tape. Without having to involve myself with the book, the audio tape was ready for me to use. I could use it right away. The tape is made in such a way, that even though I hadn't yet gotten around to the book, I could still get meaninful benefits RIGHT AWAY. Personally, I have valued this. In my busy, busy world, immediate access means alot.

The book itself is a teaching tool. I can work with it as I desire, and it helps me to know more of what I am doing with the tape. As with all of Dr. Mumford's work, the material in his book is "ordinary" -- by this, I mean, framed in a way that is easy to grasp and utilize. I love this quality!

I know that there are plenty of other practices for self-healing and relaxation on the market. The outstanding quality I have found with Dr. Mumford's work here is that this kit offers me not only a guided path with his own wonderful voice to keep me on track, but a way to learn something very valuable that I can do FOR MYSELF. The teaching offers to sponsor me into independence, as much as I want to have it.

The Mind Magic kit is offered in a format that does not just "give me a fish" -- rather as it gives me the fish, it offers me the opportunity, through the teaching, to learn how to catch one myself! I like this a great deal and appreciate the style Dr. Mumford offers toward self-empowerment.

If you are looking for something that works, I recommend Mind Magic. Try it -- I did, and I recommend it all the time.

Elizabeth Holliday, Yoga Teacher (10 years); President, Alternative Health Centers of America

Dr. Mumford's Mind Magic Kit is a very valuable tool for inner exploration, personal growth and relaxation. It enables virtually anyone to experience the benefits of biofeedback at minimal cost and on their own time. It provides readers with simple, effective and powerful techniques that have withstood the test of time. Dr. Mumford is trained in the Hindu Tantric tradition and Western medicine; the material is presented in terms that are easily understood by Westerners unfamiliar with Eastern traditions or Western, New Age ideas. Though I am an experienced meditator, with a variety of different practices at my disposal, I use the Mind Magic kit on a regular basis; thus it is suitable for all. I highly recommend it.

Mark Michaels, JD., MA.

I am a Wicca initiated Priest, a Tantra initiate and have studied various Yoga and Magical modalities (and continue to do so). I have a very busy lifestyle working as a government employee dealing with the business community as well as running two small businesses. You could say that I am not a novice when it comes to living in the world or exploring our innate potentials as human beings. In another word, I like practicality and effectiveness. And this is exactly what Jonn Mumford's 'Mind Magic Kit' offers. The Kit offers simple, entirely safe and above all effective techniques to combat stress, induce deep relaxation, integrate the mind and body and replenish energy levels. I have used it regularly with splendid effect in my day to day life. As a result I am far more productive with at times reaching states of 'effortless effort'. I have also made use of it in my meditation classes with likewise excellent feedback from my students. I cannot praise this Kit enough. It is simply the best of its kind on the market.

I have just begun this kit a couple of weeks ago and it has been a great help for me personaly, it will obviously not necessarily be great for everyone, but if your interested in meditation and self hypnosis then this book will hopefully help you. The reviewer that said Mumford was a good con man is completely mistaken in my oppinion and I wonder if he even took the time to try it. This kit says what its for and has the techniques to get the desired results. If you have Deppression or anxiety, you should give it a go and see for yourself. Another book that is great is Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton Wilson if your interested in bettering yourself.

I have not only used Dr. Mumford's techniques as presented in the Mind Magic Kit but have passed them on to literally thousands of students and friends with my unreserved recommendation.

I was amused rather than disappointed to read the negative reviews which described: 1. a crisis of body temperature reaching boiling point and 2. Dr. Mumford as a successful con man.

The first reviewer not only describes a physiological impossibility, but ascribes a poorly defined crisis directly to the techniques contained in the Kit. That reviewer may fall into that .000001% of humanity who are in fact allergic to themselves, as it is deeper contact with your self which is provided by the methods.

The second reviewer describes Dr. Mumford as a con man. This assessment is contradicted by the body of the man's work which is highly respected in academic and professional circles, by the subsequent reviews from those whom he has helped, and by his life itself. While not a simple man by any stretch of the imagination, his life IS simple (read unostentatious, frugal and sincere) and he is a brilliant and committed human being.

There is an inevitable similarity between the techniques he elucidates in the Kit and those presented in my own book: Mastery of Stress (Llewellyn USA 1999), not because they are both from the same publisher, but because they are drawn from impeccable sources.

The value of the kit lies not only in its practicality and simplicity of use, but also in its ready applicability to the contemporary condition

Paul Skye Author and Yoga Therapist (Yogacharya Swami Ajnananda Saraswati)

I have read a couple of the reviews about Mind Magic Kit and I am `amused' and 'surprised' at the 'ignorance' displayed. The claims that the book should be 'banned' is so ridiculous that these people deserve no comment and the reviewers should consider seeking psychiatric assistance for deep seated anxieties. Perhaps this is an occasion to say that a minority of people when attempting relaxation experience anxiety at first, but that's well far away, from some ridiculous statements I have read in one of the reviews! Let me explain and point out what are some of the main consideration about Dr. Jonn Mumford's work: -There is no risk if raising blood temperature to " boiling", as someone has stated in his review, because this is just impossible! -The book is a guide to Autogenic practices and it is to be said the those practices have been established for over a 100 years. -Being a teacher in the same area and field, I would like to underline that the information given in Mind Magic Kit, is so clearly laid out that the book is a treasure for teachers and students alike. -Anyone that has developed a tiny little bit of scientific competence on the subject is able to understand that the information on Melatonin is the very latest. -I suggest to anyone that wishes to engage in learning relaxation and Autogenic practices to try with Mind Magic Kit. I am sure it will take very little to understand that the book is a secure, clear, simpler and efficient guide. The book is completely coherent and in line with current Psychological Behavioral relaxation practices and could not be a better introduction. Dr. Anastasia Bernardi Degree in Science of Education ( Doctorate Thesis about Yoga ) From Parma University - Italy

Crisis in Chinese means opportunity. I think anyone who has trouble from following the safe and simple steps in this book probably needs help more than anyone. These applications are tried and tested and offer the reader an insight into the control that we all have over our lives, if only we take the time to explore within ourselves. Tibetans practice the art of inner heat (tsummo) for years and years before they can melt the snow around their bodies - anyone who reaches boiling point in a couple of weeks - please show me how!!

I'd like to share my experience with the Mind Magic Kit with other readers. I've used the cassettes for relaxation purposes ever since the kit first came out in 1998. I never tire of their clear and uncluttered text and Dr. Mumford's voice. Of course, I have to admit that all of Dr. Mumford's books are a source of joy to me. I work in the healthcare field teaching Hatha Yoga and love his books because he combines his vast knowledge of ancient traditions with the very latest findings in neuroscience. It was his very first book, Psychosomatic Yoga, published in the early sixties which turned me into an avid Mumford reader. The Mind Magic Kit, too, is brief and energizing - not one extraneous word. I was shocked to read in one review that the Mind Magic Kit should be banned and wondered whether we had read the same book. Clearly the reviewer had a problem which needed medical attention, and I hope that he is well. I also hope that he might wish to retract his negative review. We are talking here of a concise little book packed with loads of useful information not only for persons wishing to `destress' but also for anyone working in the health care field. Ingrid Wong, M.A. (Psychology).

Mr Mumford's material is always safe and interesting. I have met with him numerous times and attended a comprehensive workshop outlining the books techniques. As with all his works the emphasis is on very practical methods backed by his decades of practical experience and extremely well researched and implemented knowledge. My own experience as a practitioner of breathing and prana vidya (energy transformation) techniques for over 25 years shows me it is only possible to have a crisis if you don't follow the instructions in a graduated and patient way...if all else fails READ the instructions!!! I recommend John's work to anyone, be it practitioner or teacher, beginner or advanced...