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As a child growing up in a family of cantadoras (keepers of the old stories) Clarissa Pinkola Estes learned first hand how a story told at bedtime can soothe away the troubles of the day and prepare the way for another night's dreams to follow. Now a beloved cantadora herself, Estes shares this treasured family tradition with you on Bedtime Stories, her own special collection of tales to relax and ease you to sleep.

Best-selling author and spiritual guide Eckhart Tolle led a remarkable two-day retreat at Findhorn, Scotland, a community on the leading edge of personal and global transformation. His weekend talks, captured on audio, create a deeply moving experience for listeners. Speaking on the subject of stillness, which he describes as a doorway into the Now and to true personal enlightenment, Tolle shows listeners how to find stillness in the present moment and enter a deeper dimension of peace and fulfillment.

With The Way of Virtue, this renowned teacher presents a hands-on guide to Qigong meditations designed to channel healing energy precisely where it’s most needed—and make room for the abundant virtues that naturally arise from a balanced body.

Caution Spiritual Seekers: You Might Just Find What You're Looking For! Underneath the turmoil of thought, emotion, and personal will, there is a flow. If you're reading these words, you've probably felt it - the natural movement of life, the truth that beckons below the surface of things. What would happen if you were to stop avoiding this universal energy, and instead completely embrace it?

These 2013 recordings by Thich Nhat Hanh are from Magnolia Grove Monastery in Batesville, Mississippi during a 6-day retreat in 2013 with the theme Healing Ourselves, Healing the World. The program has been digitally remastered and has 12 hours of wonderful material.

Six acclaimed meditation teachers and visionaries show us how to transform ourselves, our communities, and the world.

Whether you’re grappling with the weight of world events, feeling overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, or struggling to adapt to your responsibilities in a changing world, let’s go deep within to address these troubles through mediation and by learning to let go and to surrender in trust.

Mark Watts compiled this work from his father's extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered, in his later years, across the country. In three parts Alan Watts explains the basic philosophy of meditation, how individuals can practice a variety of meditations, and how inner wisdom grows naturally.

A leading thinker in the field of secular spirituality reveals why mindfulness is perhaps our most promising tool for creating real change in a polarized world. An audio workshop filled with insights and practices to help us evolve past our genetically inherent biases, develop greater clarity and inclusiveness, cultivate compassion, and more.

We've all heard the word wellness, but what does it actually mean? Why is the concept of wellness so popular right now? And why is the wellness industry booming? In this series the comedian Alice Fraser goes on a quest to find out.

In The Meditation Summit: Volume I, Sounds True publisher and founder Tami Simon speaks with 10 leading meditation teachers about their personal understanding of this practice - each with a complete guided meditation. Practitioners of all levels will benefit from the abundance of insight and guidance provided by these diverse voices.

The Shaman's path to healing is one where she dreams the world into being. Join shaman Alberto Villoldo on a path of experiencing healing, achieving insight, and gaining personal power. You will learn practical and effective tools for using the power of your mind and the energies of nature to...

Pain, loss, shame, sadness - suffering is an unavoidable part of being human. The practice of tonglen offers us a way to transform our relationship with suffering - our own and that which is all around us. In The Courage to Love the World, beloved teacher Pema Chödrön shares insightful and heartfelt stories about tonglen, along with direct instruction and guided practice.

Neale Donald Walsch demonstrates how true abundance has nothing to do with what we have and everything to do with what we are being. He discusses what blocks us from experienceing true abundance and right livelihood for ourselves and shares how we can be the source of abundance for others as well. Like the two other programs in this series - health and relationships - this program is an intimate conversation between Neale and a live audience.

The World of Relaxation was conceived as a way to reach out to patients lying in bed in the hospital and inviting them to experiment inwardly, with Jon’s guidance, in bringing mindful awareness to their present-moment circumstances, utilizing the occasion of having to lie in bed for some time - whatever the viewer’s medical condition and prognosis - to do something for him or herself to promote healing of the mind and body, as a vital complement to whatever the health care system and one’s doctors are doing by way of medical treatments and rehabilitation.

An engaging guide to the art of forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, for anyone who wants to explore the transformative power of nature in promoting health and happiness. Forest bathing is the art of spending intentional time in nature and is practiced throughout...

In a world constantly demanding our attention, it's more crucial than ever to cultivate a sense of inner calm and focus. Meditation, a practice rooted in ancient wisdom, offers a powerful tool for achieving this balance. Beyond simply sitting quietly, meditation is a transformative journey of self-discovery, leading to enhanced emotional well-being, improved focus, and a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.

Zig Ziglar, one of the nation's greatest motivators, provides words of hope and encouragement that will equip readers to successfully face daily challenges. It has been said that when the going gets tough, the hopeful keep going. That's because hope is the great activator, in other words, people with it take action to realize their goals. But many times the daily grind can be a hope-killer, so Zig Ziglar offers a solution!

Experience the sea and its many-splendored magic as you dive into a world of boundless relaxation. Find your own personal place of calm and peace, a space where you can relax and rest completely. Sounds of the Sea was recorded in remote places by the sea: in Minorca, on the coast of New Zealand, and in Tanzania. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and excellent sound quality, these recordings are perfect for relaxing and drifting off to sleep, for meditation and wellness, and for gentle ambient noise while working or studying.

Our loved ones are closer than we think. Simply send out a thought, for thought is powerful in the spirit world. Popular UK medium Vince Price has compiled a special workshop to help beginners as well as more experienced students communicate with that world. Vince presents an easy-to-understand guide on mediumship and includes several exercises and a guided meditation that encourages the listener to be open enough to hear and see the thoughts of spirits.