Guided Mindfulness Meditation
by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Th rough a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinns pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses. Today, with a four-part home training course, Jon Kabat-Zinn offers listeners the definitive mindfulness meditation practice on CD. "We are not trying to actively achieve a state of deep relaxationor any other state for that matterwhile practicing mindfulness," he teaches. "But interestingly, by opening to an awareness of how things actually are in the present moment, we often taste very deep states of relaxation and well-beingof both body and mind." Join the bestselling author of Coming to Our Senses (Hyperion, 2005) and Wherever You Go, There You Are (Hyperion 1995) to develop and deepen your personal mindfulness practice, and to taste the universal aspects of stillness, clarity, wisdom, compassion, and well-being that Guided Mindfulness Meditation offers.
Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Th rough a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinns pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses. Today, with a four-part home training course, Jon Kabat-Zinn offers listeners the definitive mindfulness meditation practice on CD. "We are not trying to actively achieve a state of deep relaxationor any other state for that matterwhile practicing mindfulness," he teaches. "But interestingly, by opening to an awareness of how things actually are in the present moment, we often taste very deep states of relaxation and well-beingof both body and mind." Join the bestselling author of Coming to Our Senses (Hyperion, 2005) and Wherever You Go, There You Are (Hyperion 1995) to develop and deepen your personal mindfulness practice, and to taste the universal aspects of stillness, clarity, wisdom, compassion, and well-being that Guided Mindfulness Meditation offers.
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- Even If You Think You Can't Meditate...
This CD guides you through meditation even when you think you just can't do it. Kabat-Zin provides both seated and lying meditations, in 5-minute, 10-minute, 20-minute, and longer intervals so that you'll know exactly how long you'll be practicing. No more having your mind wander wondering how long you've been at it! Kabat-Zin comes from a practice perspective, rather than a spiritual perspective, on mindfulness, which makes it palatable for the masses. He provides guided meditations as well as silent ... Read More
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- Very annoying voice/incorrect focus
I can only agree with the other negative reviews regarding Kabat-Zinn's voice. When I listen to a mindfulness tape I don't want to be thinking about the reader's saliva or lack of. I cannot listen to these CDs now due to his voice. There are actually free guided meditations and body scans online that are much better.
It is also a GREAT disappointment that he mentions relaxation as a goal of e.g. body scanning which is wrong, wrong, wrong. It is not a goal with mindfulness which he is very ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent Intro for both Meditation and Stress Relief
I purchased this set and went through the full 8 week program recommended in the accompanying booklet.I think it serves two purposes well, so I'll address each separately.
Stress Relief:By following the prescribed course, I was sleeping better and less stressed out at work as early as week 3.I finished out the course and found the effects only got better.I think that if you are using this system to address problems with sleeplessness, stress relief or anxiety, it's really important ... Read More
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- Great Meditation CD
I bought this CD for a Stress Reduction class and it does it's job quite well.Kabat-Zinn narrates through a 40-minute body scan, two 40-minute yoga exercises, anda sitting meditation in this series alone (you can purchase other series for more exercises).If done properly, all exercises are helpful in understanding the body, relaxation, beginning yoga, and mindfulness, but Kabat-Zinn's voice can wear on the nerves after a while.His voice isn't exactly what I would call "soothing," and he has an annoying ... Read More
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- Great benefits and EASY to follow instructions.
The CD set exceeded my expectations for ease of use.They are much easier to follow than I anticipated.The mediations are simple and completely agnostic, and therefore should be non-offensive to any religious orientation.I recommend this product to anyone looking for a way to improve their mental and physical health in an extremely enjoyable and accessible manner!
- Even If You Think You Can't Meditate...This CD guides you through meditation even when you think you just can't do it. Kabat-Zin provides both seated and lying meditations, in 5-minute, 10-minute, 20-minute, and longer intervals so that you'll know exactly how long you'll be practicing. No more having your mind wander wondering how long you've been at it! Kabat-Zin comes from a practice perspective, rather than a spiritual perspective, on mindfulness, which makes it palatable for the masses. He provides guided meditations as well as silent ... Read More
- Very annoying voice/incorrect focusI can only agree with the other negative reviews regarding Kabat-Zinn's voice. When I listen to a mindfulness tape I don't want to be thinking about the reader's saliva or lack of. I cannot listen to these CDs now due to his voice. There are actually free guided meditations and body scans online that are much better.
It is also a GREAT disappointment that he mentions relaxation as a goal of e.g. body scanning which is wrong, wrong, wrong. It is not a goal with mindfulness which he is very ... Read More
- Excellent Intro for both Meditation and Stress ReliefI purchased this set and went through the full 8 week program recommended in the accompanying booklet.I think it serves two purposes well, so I'll address each separately.
Stress Relief:By following the prescribed course, I was sleeping better and less stressed out at work as early as week 3.I finished out the course and found the effects only got better.I think that if you are using this system to address problems with sleeplessness, stress relief or anxiety, it's really important ... Read More
- Great Meditation CDI bought this CD for a Stress Reduction class and it does it's job quite well.Kabat-Zinn narrates through a 40-minute body scan, two 40-minute yoga exercises, anda sitting meditation in this series alone (you can purchase other series for more exercises).If done properly, all exercises are helpful in understanding the body, relaxation, beginning yoga, and mindfulness, but Kabat-Zinn's voice can wear on the nerves after a while.His voice isn't exactly what I would call "soothing," and he has an annoying ... Read More
- Great benefits and EASY to follow instructions.The CD set exceeded my expectations for ease of use.They are much easier to follow than I anticipated.The mediations are simple and completely agnostic, and therefore should be non-offensive to any religious orientation.I recommend this product to anyone looking for a way to improve their mental and physical health in an extremely enjoyable and accessible manner!
