Customer Reviews

Walking Meditation

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Yes, I too was expecting something more TM, and I can't say I'm too crazy about the muzak. But the boost of positive energy was amazing. Five minutes into my walk, I'm looking around thinking, "I LOVE these woods! Isn't that a BEAUTIFUL house? I am SO READY to go to work tomorrow!" (who, me?) After my walk, I felt relaxed and positive. Usually I just feel exhausted. I think it's well worth trying.

I listen to the tape when I do my daily treadmill walk. It has a funky rhythm that keeps you moving and, if you follow the beaet with your steps, you get a good workout. As for the peaceful, meditative state promised...I'm not sure. Sure, I feel good after my workout, but I am not sure if it is from the "brainwave" adjustment, or the physical workout itself. I am planning to try another one of her tapes, so while I'm not completely convinced, I admit some satisfaction with this tape. We'll see once I try another of Kelly Howell's tapes.

I bought this MP3 through the BrainSync website. I compared all the fitness related products and this was the only one that didn't turn me off. As far as music goes, yes, it is an interesting mix and range of "moods" - it begins with some lulling type of very quiet meditation like music, has some lounge music type of thing which is soft and upbeat like the kind you'd find in a hotel setting (which I love!) and then yes... there is that funky 80s kind of cheesy-rap at one point where the music goes into a fast tempo.

Personally, I love both tracks - and I love having this for background music because of the gentle and upbeat feel to it. It puts me in a good mood and helps me forget about all the crazy, endless questions that go on in my head, and helps me focus on the task at hand.

I was looking for a suitable music for jogging that I won't get bored of, and I went jogging with it yesterday on the tracks. The 60 minutes of 2 tracks was a good time frame for me to enjoy jogging and walking home. I can easily see myself just playing this music when I get up in the morning - the music will help me get out of my morning heaviness, the intro part is perfect for doing some stretches. And et voila, the faster tempo part would be great for walking out the door and going for that jog!

I was most pleasantly surprised to find myself turning to this music throughout the day though - eg. while doing dishes, any time I have a scrap of time I'm bored with nothing to do, and during my subway commute to work.

I can't say for individual musical preferences - but it agrees with me! :-) Do try all of her other products though; I am glad that Ms. Kelly H's website gives you samples for all her products so you can tell how it's going to be.

As far as the title goes though, I have no idea why she decided to call it Walking Meditation. Compared to her other products, the music in this MP3 is not really "meditative."

OK. Nuff out of me! Good luck! And Happy 2011 y'all!

PS. You can listen to the sample at [...]

Walking Meditation...it sounds intriguing doesn't it? As a practitioner of TM, I was looking forward to a cassette tape I could listen to while walking that would enhance the meditative experience physically. Boy...did I get a surprise. I began my walking with promise enough. I heard tones and a rhythm that sounded as though a deeper, more reflective state of mind was being evoked. Soon however, after some soothing words from the author, a jazzy number began. I was not expecting any music whatsoever, just tones and perhaps a measured, pulsating rhythm. Imagine my surprise when a rap song began...ladies and gentlemen...meditative rap is an oxymoron.

I checked the advertisement for the cassette tape and I could find simply no reference to music, jazz, rap or otherwise. I was expecting something completely different.

If anyone can combine music, exercise and the true transcendental meditative experience in one fell swoop...I am green with envy. I am served so well by my transcendental meditation, however, I will never again attempt to duplicate it while exercising. I kind of feel like Dorothy in the "Wizard of Oz"...except that I kind of live over the rainbow already and if I ever want to search for new adventure, I'll never look further than my own rainbow. You can keep the whole Kansas thing. Hopefully, people who practice TM will kind of understand that last statement. Peace to you all...

This CD is great in helping your walking program. It is great to help you get though the walk. The music is great and instrution the best. Great tool.