Most of us think we have relaxed or suceeded in meditation if we have learned to be quiet and relax our muscles. After teaching methods that led to that type of relaxation and self discovery I realised it was only dealing with the very surface of tension and inner potential.

When a group of us explored other possibilities I found a doorway to immense release, healing and personal potential. Good things do not come without some persistence though, and the breakthrough needs a bit more than sitting and thinking lovely thoughts or relaxing your surface muscles.

So this is not an advert for an easy - we do it all for you - method to get to your most profound self. However it is a way that works if you are ready to cut through your quick fix attitudes, fears and resistances. (For more information see LifeStream).

Judith, who used The Seed for the first time, describes her experience as follows:

Tracks

1 - You are a Seed - Unlike traditional relaxation and meditation that stills the mind and helps to repress your tensions and much of your inner life, The Seed shows you how to open to the dynamic and moving experience of your core self. Just as Life in you is spontaneous so you will be shown how to connect with this life stream in you.

2 - Entering the Flow - The force that upholds you is only partially released. You are here led to a technique that can help you to unfold your potential in a way you might never have experienced before. You will be shown how to let go and open in a way to allow more of yourself to come alive.

3 - Your Journey - Explains the incredible process that constantly upholds your existence and the mysterious journey of growth you have made. You are much more than you may at present realise - older and wiser. Your body is the survivor from an unbroken line of living seeds, and holds the wisdom of that long journey.

4 - Into the Life Stream - Starting a new birth - a new beginning and growth. An explanation of how to prepare for this great experience is given in this track.

5 - Growing from Seed - Now you are a Seed again and begin to grow toward the potential you still hold within you. This is a magical experience. Each time you come to this relationship with yourself you can experience something new, something healing or revealing.

CD Cover Information

Narration by Steve Smith: Born and raised near Santa Cruz, California. After studying Environmental Science and Education and at the University of California, Berkeley, he followed here is one the last for a few years living and teaching in various parts of the US until finally finding a home in Nagano Japan. He is currently teaching, leading seminars and pursuing various interests in philosophy, music and education.

Music and production by Ian Pain: Grew up in Southampton, England and studied Education and Religion at the Froebel Institute, Roehampton. After various careers in music, care work, motorbikes and teaching, he decamped to Japan where he is a musician and teacher, and father to his daughter Manachan. He has experience of many personal growth disciplines from Primal Work to Holotropic Therapy and plays in various bands as well as doing production work and composing.

Techniques and concepts by Tony Crisp: Who from early teens started exploring techniques of improving or transforming health of body and mind. He has taught the approaches he developed internationally and has written 14 books on his findings and methods.