CD: Journey through the Chakras by Colette Baron-Reid

By Vernon Marshall View Profile
An unusual but worthy CD, this meditation is very full indeed. There is no slow build-up here. Baron-Reid jumps straight into the meditation and the pace is actually rather speedy at times. There is a massive amount of information presented and this would not be appropriate for everyone. On the other hand the CD is very atmospheric. I could feel the light, I had a very strong sense of colour, and I was able to make myself aware of how I felt. I have known about the Chakras for years but this meditation made be much more aware of their role. Baron-Reid reiterates certain aspects of the Chakras so that they stay with you much easier. I like the way she constantly asks the listener to experience how you feel. Her voice is very engaging, almost whispering at times and with a real sense of meaning.
If it's wished to be hyper-critical I could say that it is a bit rushed. There is little pause from the speaking, the meditation begins quickly without a gentle introductory musical piece, and there is a move from one Chakra to the next without sufficient to absorb the material just considered. This should not put off the potential purchaser of this CD, however. It is a bit different from the usual CD of this type. I have not only learned more about the Chakras but I have felt them, and this is the strength of this excellent piece of work.

By Emma, Wrexham View Profile
Colette Baron Reid’s Journey through the Chakras is an atmospheric combination of her pleasant voice, simple electronic background music and sound effects. Journey through the Chakras reminded me of some hypnosis CDs due to the use of echo and repetition of certain phrases, which I personally found unnecessary and overdone for meditation, but perhaps others will find it to be a plus. Based on the meditation she includes in her intuitive development workshops I could imagine that ‘live’ in a large hall, or the CD played at a loud volume, it could be a powerful experience as it is charged with energy, drawing the listener in and raising the energy – it is opening in that respect.
At the end of the CD, as she is also a singer, Colette sings one of her own songs, which was enjoyable and her voice is beautiful, but I found this a little out of place at the end of a meditation CD. Colette’s use of colour breathing to charge the chakras make it a CD which might be of interest to Colour Therapist’s, and possibly a tool to recommend for clients in between holistic therapy sessions for relaxation. I think it is a CD that could appeal to beginners of meditation and those who enjoy guided meditations. As it is slightly lengthier than some, it may also be good for those who are consciously lengthening their meditation practise time to around 40 minutes. It may also be a good ‘group’ meditation CD.

By Janet , Preston
This CD, Journey Through the Chakras is wonderful, the music is very atmospheric, yet gentle and soothing. Visulaisation is very real when you close your eyes and you can feel the soft sand beneath you and hear the gentle lapping of the waves along the shore. I feel that the CD is long enough, which leaves you feeling completely relaxed for the rest of the day, a good buy.