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Meditations for Life CD by Linda Hall

There are literally hundreds of meditation tapes and CDs on the market aimed at helping us to relax. This is just one that I have found particularly helpful on a personal basis and would highly recommend. Linda has fifteen years experience in the integrative health care field as a body-worker, healer and meditation trainer.

Meditations for Life 1

Relaxation and Awareness

• Track 1 Connecting to the Present Moment 25.02min
• Track 2 Connecting to Ground 19.56min
• Track 3 Connecting with the Whole 22.04 min

Enjoy over an hour of relaxing meditations connecting you to the natural resources around you and within you. Linda’s soothing voice, supported by gentle background music, guides you to deep levels of grounding, tranquillity and inner peace.

Linda has now released another Meditations for Life CD (II) which is also available from her website. Click on the logo (left) to

Reiki Hands of Light by Deuter
Soft, gentle flowing music which is a real pleasure to listen to whilst relaxing. There are six tracks on the CD which can also be downloaded from iTunes.

Accoustically Speaking by James Gabriano
It isn't always necessary to choose music specifically recorded for relaxation. This CD is a delight. Recorded by James Gabrian, a guitarist from the United States, this CD is mainly instrumental and both relaxing and energising at the same time. It is available for download from iTunes.

James Gabriano has been playing guitar since the age of 12 and for several years he took classical lessons. In 1981, his family relocated to Dallas, Texas. It was shortly thereafter, that Gabriano enrolled at the University of North Texas where he focused on both classical and jazz studies. He formed his own band in late 80s and has been performing regularly ever since. Initially, his style was grounded in a fusion of Latin jazz and flamenco but over the years that has evolved to a blend of Latin and Smooth Jazz. Beginning with his debut in 1992, Gabriano has released a total of 4 solo albums

Note from Pat: James Gabriano has released two albums and both are big favourites of mine. Whenever I need to relax at home or whilst driving between appointments, these are on my stero and are guaranteed to create a positive and relaxed state of mind.

Natural Stress Relief by Dan Gibson
Four tracks of gentle music to use as an aide to stress relief and relaxation. Dan Gibson's music is a pleasure to listen to.

Natural Sleep Inducement by Dan Gibson
Five tracks that begin with the gentle sound of the sea lapping gently on the shore and help to lull one into gentle, relaxing and restorative sleep.

Note from Pat: It has long been known that music can help to relax the body and brain ahead of sleep and allow one to awaken refreshed. Dan Gibson certainly has a way of putting together music that aids relaxation and sleep. A pleasure to listen to.

Therapy Room - Relaxation ~ In-di-go (Artist)
From the label:
Whether you prefer to recline in your favourite armchair at the end of the day, spend a blissful hour in the bathtub, meditate, give yourself a facial, burn essential oils or treat yourself to a massage, the profoundly peaceful sounds of keyboards, flute, guitar and gentle percussion of Relaxation will help create a stress-free sanctuary in which you can relax, unwind, and recover, each and every day. It is essential that we take time daily to withdraw from our hectic surroundings, to nurture mind, body and spirit with quiet moments of rest and relaxation. The soothing music partnered with a loving commitment to your own self-care is the perfect prescription to help counter the negative effects of the stress and fatigue we experience as the result of our increasingly fast-paced lives.