‘Sleep Soundly’ – Sarah Edelman

Review!

‘Sleep Soundly’ – Sarah Edelman

Sarah Edelman provides the listener of the ‘Sleep Soundly’ CD two tracks of different visualization exercises, guided imagery and meditation, which are effective for promoting sleep. The listener is provided with step-by-step assistance in each exercise by Sarah’s gentle voice that enables the listener to forget any troubling thoughts and become lost in what seems like a surreal world. This is further encouraged by the accompanying ambient music, which also allows you to relax. As you become immersed in Sarah’s voice your breathing starts to slow down and you can feel your muscles begin to relax and eventually find yourself in a state of mental calmness and deep physical relaxation.

The CD is considered to be most effective when heard at night whilst laying in bed or when you’re experiencing a slight case of insomnia. Some nights, you may not even get the chance to listen to the CD from start to finish as you could find yourself feeling sedated and soon enough drifting off to sleep before you know it. However, it could be suitable when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the endless thoughts and worries of the day, or when you might feel the need to release any tension and let go of any anxiety. The visualization exercises and the “Letting Go” imagery are appropriate at such times as they allow you to become distracted from the demands of the real world and engage in a dream-like state. Thus, Sarah Edelman’s ‘Sleep Soundly’ CD is highly recommended to people as it alleviates some of the stress and anxiety of daily pressures.

By Mary – ACAP Placement Student

*Note - This CD is available for purchase from www.adavic.org.au

Moments of Stillness CD – Sarah Edelman

Review!!!

Moments of Stillness – Sarah Edelman

This CD is really useful for someone who finds it difficult to relax and shut out the outside world, and I am definitely one of them. Thus it was beneficial that the relaxation and meditation exercises were easy to follow and very clear, and it was guided with a really soothing voice. The music is what really made an impression with me. I was really drawn to the music, for it created the ambience, and an atmosphere of total relaxation. It made it possible to not be distracted by the noises around me and to just focus on the meditation. I could feel my tense muscles becoming relaxed. And there is a sense of inner peace ‘flowing’ inside you, as you breathe calmly and naturally. For a moment you feel that the world is still and everything around you and your inner self has gone silent. As the CD goes on, I could almost feel myself slowly being drawn to her voice, the music and the whole experience of meditating. I can ‘feel’ my body drift to beautiful, serene places and you can just feel a sense of calmness flowing down your body. Not only are you taught to meditate but at the same time, to say affirmations to yourself. I never really thought I would be someone who would ever want to purchase a meditation CD, but Sarah Edelman’s ‘Moments of Stillness’ has changed my mind.

By Karen – ACAP Placement Student

*Note - this CD is available for purchase from www.adavic.org.au