Was a skeptic. -The key word there is WAS.

Wonderful set! This was recommended to me by an acupuncturist, who explained to me the very powerful mind-body calming and healing effects of guided imagery and Belleruth Naparstek's work in particular (both of which I knew nothing!). I was really skeptical (and so was my husband). But we both listen to these together at night before we go to sleep, and we never seem to make it past 10 minutes into it. I've been told it's perfectly fine to sleep through them (they work anyway - the words and images are supposed to be even more powerful when falling asleep). In fact, Naparstek advises NOT to listen while driving. It does actually seem to be working - I now fall asleep faster and STAY asleep through the night (unheard of before buying this set!). I wake feeling refreshed, renewed, healthier, and indeed...more "balanced". To the reviewer that thinks her voice drones on...my husband made that same comment when we first started listening to the first one, but having used these for a while now, it's very evident that if her voice was filled with inflection, we wouldn't be lulled into such calm, deep relaxation...and remain there. I'm not listening to these to hear some sappy-sweet, sing-song cheerleader type voice. I'm listening to them to do exactly what they're doing! Great set.

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Calm, cool and refreshingly deepening

Initially upon first trial I was only moderately satisified with the guided meditations employed in this inclusive package. With continued and regular usage, however, I've begun to experience a restful deepening that provides refreshment even when I'm unable to sleep (which is frequently). One of the CD's is actually tailored for persons with sleep disorders, and I've used it a couple of times with success, but my focus has been on stress and general wellness and so have used those CD's more frequently. Repeat listening on a regular scheduled basis really is the only way to get the most out of this material so I've had to avoid getting off track in trying to use all of them in the same period of days and weeks. Bella Naperstak's voice is calm, authoritative, and restful allowing one to let go. I think that I'd still prefer more poetic images than she tends to use but then she does perhaps allow for a greater range of imagination by not being overly detailed in her descriptive language. Overall this set is an excellent buy and a solid introduction to Bella's approach to Guided Imagery.

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Save your Money

Save your money. While the first few minutes of listening may be relaxing, after a while, Belleruth's voice begins to drone on and on and becomes annoying. It has not proven to be at all helpful or therapuetic. I would recommend a good book on related issues or a walk in the park with a friend instead.

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