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The sessions are to be followed whilst sitting or lying, and they use a range of simple breathing exercises that will leave you feeling fantastic. Pranayamas are breathing techniques. They are the perfect way to help balance and increase the energy flow within the body, clear the mind and induce a meditative state. When performing pranayamas attention is directed to the breath; this helps prevent the mind from wandering, making it easy to reach a state of meditation.

Bedtime Relaxations for Children contains six guided relaxations to help calm the busiest of young minds at the end of the day. The sessions can be listened to night after night to help your child relax and drift off to sleep peacefully. Having a child that struggles to fall asleep can be stressful for both child and parent. This audio has been devised with that in mind. Each session will guide your child through a series of relaxation exercises and then take them on a different imaginary journey that will help them clear their minds and relax, making it easy to fall asleep.

Easy Everyday Meditations contains five easy to follow 15-minute guided meditations sessions - suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. The sessions focus on awareness , relaxation, calming the mind, positivity and loving-kindness, and at only 15 minutes these sessions can fit into even the busiest of days. The Easy Everyday Meditation sessions can be followed again and again whilst in any seated position.

Easy Everyday Mindfulness contains five easy to follow different mindfulness exercises that can be followed at anytime during the day. Follow one exercise a day in rotation to work on different techniques to help increase mindfulness. Mindfulness is something that everyone is capable of doing. Developing mindfulness is easy, and with a little practice it will filter into your life; all that is required is a little attention. Through mindfulness it is possible to become completely present and engage fully in current activities, which brings so many benefits.

Mindfulness for the Absolute Beginner consists of two different 20 minute guided sessions, suitable for those wishing to discover and develop mindfulness and enjoy the benefits it brings. The first session is to be followed whilst lying down and the second whilst seated. Mindfulness is easy to learn. It involves paying complete attention to what you are doing at any moment in time without passing judgment. It's something that we are all capable of doing.

More Yoga for the Complete Beginner is a 45-minute guided class suitable for those that have never practised yoga before. The movements and postures in this session are kind and gentle to the body and provide a natural progression for those that have practised Yoga for the Complete Beginner. The class focusses on correct alignment and will gently release stress and tension. It has been devised to help you develop a safe and effective foundation in the practice of yoga.

Yin Yoga Session 2 is a 60-minute guided session which contains a selection of held floor-based postures that will help release deep-set tension from both the muscles and connective tissues. Yin yoga also improves joint flexibility and stability. Taking the time to engage in a regular Yin-style yoga practise brings many additional benefits. These include improved posture, increased energy flow, balanced stress levels, enhanced sleep patterns and increased feelings of health and vitality.

Dynamic Flow Session 1 is a 55-minute flowing yoga class for those familiar with basic yoga postures and the concept of Vinyasa Flow. The class has been devised to physically challenge the body by lengthening and strengthening all the major muscle groups as it takes the body through its complete range of movement. The class includes postures that fold, rotate and elongate the body. It will also help to clear and focus the mind, whilst the final relaxation will leave you feeling deeply relaxed, re-stored and invigorated.

It has been devised to ease both body and mind into a state of relaxation through a series of simple floor based movements. Regular relaxation can play a positive role in health and well-being, by taking the time to relax regularly stress is reduced and the ability to relax increases. Using movement to enhance relaxation helps to focus and still the mind, so that reaching a relaxed state becomes achievable as the mind is calm and the body is also relaxed.

Everyday Relaxations contains seven different easy to follow short guided relaxation sessions. Relaxation brings so many benefits, and sometimes finding the time to practise can be a challenge. These sessions have been devised to fit into the busiest of days, each being between 12 and 14 minutes long. Each session will guide you mindfully through different techniques to deeply relax both body and mind. The sessions can be followed one a day, in any order to bring the numerous benefits of relaxation into your life.

The Yoga 2 Hear Pelvic Floor Yoga Class contains two short pelvic floor yoga sessions, one to be followed whilst lying and one to be followed whilst seated. These sessions have been devised to help strengthen and tone the pelvic floor muscles. A well-toned pelvic floor will help to maintain bladder and bowel control and could help to prevent any internal prolapses from occurring or progressing. The pelvic floor muscles also provide support for the pelvix and lower back and form part of the group of muscles referred to as the core muscles.

Relaxations for Stress contains five different guided relaxation sessions to help relax body and mind and maintain healthy levels of stress. These audios provide a natural solution to help balance stress levels; they are easy to follow and teach valuable techniques that can be drawn on whenever you feel stressed or anxious. Stress is healthy and natural but too much stress could be detrimental. These guided audio sessions will help you obtain a healthy balance between stress and relaxation.

Gentle Yoga consists of two different 30 minute gentle yoga classes. The easy-to-follow classes are not physically demanding; they have been devised to gently mobilise and nurture the body and help to release stress and tension from both body and mind. These gentle yoga sessions are ideal for those with restricted movement, those recovering from an injury or an illness, those who have not exercised before or had a long break from exercise, and those who have never practised yoga before.

Sue has been living with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) since 1985. In this very personal audiobook, she explores how MS has affected her, physically and mentally, and provides valuable advice for others in the same position. Throughout the book, Sue's humour comes through, making this a life-affirming listen. It is a "must read" for anyone affected by MS. A diagnosis of MS was the start of a journey for Sue. This book tells of that journey, from the initial shock of the diagnosis through the education process (and the periods of denial) to an understanding of what it takes to survive and live with MS.

Relaxations for Children at Bedtime contains 12 different guided relaxations that can be listened to night after night. Each session will guide your child safely through a series of relaxation techniques and take them on different imaginary journeys that will help them clear their minds and relax physically and emotionally, making it easy for them to fall asleep. Learning to relax at an early age is an important life skill that can be drawn on at any time, however young or old.

Everyday Relaxations contains seven different easy to follow short guided relaxation sessions to fit easily into your day. Relaxations for Stress contains five guided relaxation sessions to help relax body and mind and maintain healthy levels of stress and Gentle Movement for Relaxation induces a state of deep relaxation through a series of very gentle floor-based movements. These audios provide a natural solution to help balance stress levels, they are easy to follow and teach valuable techniques that can be drawn on whenever you feel stressed or anxious.

Jack has a big question about Teddy, which is keeping him wide awake. He wants to know if Teddy is going to die one day, but he’s not sure who to ask about it. This is where Granny Mo comes to the rescue. She knows just what to say and how to say it, so Jack and Teddy can snuggle up together and go to sleep.

This unconscious programming can impact on your ability to build a successful career, attain financial security, develop healthy safe relationships, conceive naturally, parent effectively and maintain a healthy weight. In The Face Within Sue Lester reveals how to identify and adjust your unconscious blueprint so you can change your situation at home and at work. (Plus clear head-trash in all areas of your life!)

After nearly a year struggling to find a home for a particular foster dog, Cara begins to wonder how the story ends - when will all the dogs be saved? Even after the 100th foster dog passes through Cara’s home, the stream of homeless dogs appears endless. Seized by the need to act, Cara grabs her best friend, fills a van with donations, and heads south to discover what’s really happening in the rural shelters where her foster dogs originate.

Frank Delaney's language based panel quiz game series revolves around the English language. This upbeat, fun word battle sees a host of well-known contributors battling to say the word first. The series is filmed in front of a live audience at a wide range of literary festivals in the UK and live in the BBC Studios.