Album Notes

Diane Byington, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, wellness consultant, and teacher of yoga and chi kung. She incorporates all of these aspects into her guided imagery meditations. Her gentle voice and peaceful music entice you into a state of deep relaxation and peace.

Research has shown that regular meditation can help lower the heart rate and blood pressure, relax and calm, elevate mood, reduce pain, lessen anxiety and depression, and enhance the immune system. Mindful breathing can aid healing in many ways -- it balances the nervous system, warms the body, sends increased oxygen to painful or injured areas, and helps to restore a sense of peace. Breathing exercises are recommended by many health care practitioners as an adjunct to other treatments.

We have heard from numerous people who are pleased with the CD and use it to stop migraines, relax from stress, or just practice breathing slowly and calmly.

The CD has three tracks, and runs for approximately 49 minutes. "The Complete Breath" teaches you how to breathe abdominally. Even if you are familiar with this style of breathing, listening can be a good reminder of correct breathing form, and meditations are added for a peaceful experience.

"Starfish Breathing" is many people's favorite track. This basic chi kung meditation teaches you to move the awareness of the breath to various parts of your body, and to release tension and enjoy imagining yourself as a starfish lying on the beach. Plus, it is really fun!

"Golden Light with Affirmations" encourages you to breathe in golden light and let it fill up your heart and move out to every cell of your body while you listen to affirmations that reinforce deep and even breathing.