Reviews

I really love this CD – Self-Healing with Sound and Music. I will buy it as gifts for my grown children and friends. It offers a wealth of knowledge about sound, and the music is incredible. I have used it for meditation and relaxation, and actually fell asleep once, while listening to the music while resting. Being a composer of music and a certified yoga teacher, I appreciate the professionalism and depth of this album. Bravo to Kimba Arem and Dr. Weil!
—M.T.

This is one of the most incredible pieces of music I have ever listenend to. I listen to it alot and never tire of it. The sounds are a unique assembly of instruments. They come together in such a way that I feel like I’ve taken a mini vaction after every listen.
—D.C.

The pieces in this collection are absolutely mesmerizing. This is a meditation CD but I also listen at bedtime and when relaxing, even while driving…so peaceful. I love it so much I take it with me to my weekly massages and my massage therapist enjoyed it so much I bought her a copy! I highly recommend for anyone looking for some peace and calm away from the busy, crazy lives most of us lead.
—S

Amazingly healing music. Takes you deep into rest and brings you back out again. Highly recommend. Relieves any stress, tension or anxiety.
—J.P.

This is good stuff! I often listen to the “dij and bowls” to fall asleep at night, or at work to relax and remain calm.
—G.S.

Having had a very very positive experience with this CD when my husband was ill several years ago, I’ve been buying them for friends facing medical crises since. This is my fifth gift purchase, this one for a sister who is dealing with stage 4 gastric cancer. It’s been quite helpful as she deals with the effects of her treatments, during and after week-long chemo sessions.
—U

Forget your troubles and escape to a wonderful garden of musical enchantment. I’ve used this for years to put myself to sleep at nite, and use it again in the middle of the nite if I awaken. I’ve given it as a gift to my insomniac pals. The music CD is a wonderful journey through all kinds of music, including
didgeridoo, flutes, piano, birds and whales singing – and much much more…
—F

I find both discs excellent for different reasons. The explanations and demonstrations offered by Dr. Weil and Kimba Arem in the first disc provide the kind of framework I appreciate for understanding the context of the music.
—M.C.

This is my 2nd purchase. I love the sound of this Self-Healing DVD, and the music is very relaxing. I find myself quickly drifting off to sleep when listening to it.
—A

I like the fact it’s a 2-part CD- one explaining the vibrations of musical tones and their relationship to the chakras and how binaural music works on the brain. The second CD/the music is excellent as well and I found it extremely relaxing, not distracting as other CD’s that proclaim their ability to relax you when in fact your attention is too much on what you’re hearing. You find yourself easing in to a deeper state of relaxation because of the music-not in spite of it.
—S.H.

I LOVE this entire CD. It is great for practicing or teaching yoga, meditation, massage, or just as background ambience.
—P.C.

LOVE THIS CD!!! It is pleasant to listen to and sooooooooo relaxing. You can feel the tones in your body – – – I have no doubt that it has a healing effect. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY PURCHASE THIS CD AGAIN!!!!!!
—P.H.

The music is so relaxing. I just love to lay down and close my eyes while listening to it. I always feel refreshed after playing it.
—J

I absolutely love this 2 CD set. Dr. Weil’s explanations of sound therapy are extraordinary and the sound attunements are amazing! I can always count on a great balancing realignment with the holophonic technology used in the recordings. Kimba’s instrumentation is so relaxing and joyful that I listen to them over and over. Unlike some “New Age” musical CDs, this set is truly therapeutic in the use of vibration and sound to heal and strengthen the body and Spirit.
—K

I am in love with these CDs. Very relaxing before bed. She is a VERY talented woman! This goes above and beyond other New Age music. There is both age-old culture behind it, and current science.
—D.S.

No other sounds or music will do for my relaxation and my soul what Kimba Arem’s music does.
Everything she does is simply unique,… wonderful.
—C.B.

Like other commentators on this CD, I am somewhat impatient with much of new age music, but the music of Kimba Arem comes from a more timeless age. The combinations of common and uncommon instruments, human and natural, produce sounds that transport and transcend. This ordinary world becomes extra-ordinary under Ms Arem’s touch and creativity. An octogenarian, I need that. I have listened to the CD hundreds of times each year since shortly after the CD came out. I highly recommend.
—R.S.

Excellent accompaniment to body work.
—M.M.

It is the most amazing meditation CD I have found. I listen to it every night and give it as gifts to my friends who also love it.
—N.S.

In my experience-the various instruments played are complimentary to a soothing and deepening meditative state. I highly recommend this beautiful music to calm oneself.
—M.B.

Has helped me tremendously. I sleep with it every night most the time.
—C.P.

This tape is very easy to take even for non-newagers. The Doc is a nice and interesting guy with a good voice. Kimba is a delight with a Hawaiian aura and fabulous instruments which she plays in a beautiful way. The musical part of the CD is lovely and relaxing. Weil’s whole series is great for people in crisis who need to focus their brains to help them heal and deal with pain. Check it out!
—S.K.

I’ve borrowed many “relaxation” CDs from the public library to combat stress. This is one of the very few that I decided to buy. The first CD is mostly talk by the two authors, but I often play the second all-music CD at bedtime, at naptime, or to help me go back to sleep when I awaken too early or in the middle of the night.
—M

This is a 2 cd pack. The first cd was an interesting lecture by Andrew Weil and Kimba Arems about the theory of healing with sound, with a bit of physics thrown in. They mention how we live surrounded by sound pollutants (car alarms, drilling, cell phone shouters) and how we should be more careful what sounds/vibrations we let in.

The second CD has very lovely music by Kimba, with bells and water and subtle chants, which I find soothing. I find quite a lot of new age music really irritating, so the fact that this one works for me, makes this a very nice find.

Edited to add that I’ve had this CD for over a year and have listened to it endlessly. It has become my preferred music for a restless night, and it’s both soothing and uplifting. I really like it and recommend it to lots of friends. I would use it every time I get a massage, it’s perfect for there too, and finding that one deep breath to take and let go…
—A

I hate New Age music if it uses a lot of synthesized sounds and tries to sound like it’s coming from outer space. I like music that is played on real instruments, and I don’t mind if it incorporates sounds from nature, along with it. This music is very relaxing and very natural and real sounding. That is because it IS real. It uses various acoustic instruments which are played in a way that creates a very soft, relaxing environment which is conducive to meditation and relaxation. This makes me want to hear more of Kimba Arem’s music.
—K.T.

I have had this cd set for a while and use the music cd in the whole house intercom when family members are sick or facing stress. Recently I have been playing it on the computer in the hospital 24/7 while my family member was recuperating from surgery and later complications. I definitely notice a difference in everything from blood pressure to O2 sats/rbc’s when I’ve been playing this v. the nights I have not. Who knows, but I’m not questioning it. I highly recommend this cd even as a relaxation cd, it can play for days on end and keep the energy in the room calm and healthy. Thanks Dr. Weil!
—T

These two compliment one another in providing valuable information on the natural healing abilities sound current provides to listeners. I appreciate both Dr. Weil’s and Kimba sharing their personal stories leading to their beliefs in sound as a tool for relaxation, expanding intelligence and creating space for healing in the mind and body.

Kimba offers a variety of instruments making the tracks quite different from one another. This musical experience takes you through the elements of nature. A few tracks have light, background chanting while most of the CD contains ambient instrumental sounds.
—S.C.

“Self Healing with Sound & Music” does exactly what the title implies. The first CD is quite informative and I enjoyed Dr. Weil’s explanation on the effect sound has on our body and mind. The second CD sends you into another world it is so soothing. If you are under stress, having health issues, or just want to relax and unwind I would recommend this CD.
—T

When you play this CD you first notice that is speaks to your mind. Then you notice that it speaks to your soul and while soothing both mind and spirit. But what comes next is the real treat; it opens your heart and you expand to ride the vibrations of sound that Kimba has created for you. And it does feel like she composes and plays just for you. This is a must-have CD crafted by two very gifted teachers.
—S.G.

The relaxing music on this CD is pretty unique. It utilizes exotic instruments and it seems to me it is being played very much from the heart. I often use this CD when doing yoga or meditating.
—P.G.

I have used this CD many times for relaxation and healing while recovering from recent surgery. It never fails to put me into a deep sleep.
—S.B.

I am pleased and am enjoying this CD set on many levels. Thank you for offering it.
—J.T.

Excellent CD. I really like the detailed explanation about the different brain waves
and toning. I have been listening to this almost daily!
—L.B.

As someone who with periodic insomnia for as long back as I can remember, I can’t speak enthusiastically enough about the sounds on this CD. Andrew Weil and Kimba Arem’s experience and insights are fascinating as well as extremely
helpful!
—L.C.

Excellent cd I listen to almost everyday when I do my Qi gong.
—M.N.

I got this cd from the library, I would recommend this cd to anyone who has a problem sleeping. I listened to the music and it put me right to sleep.
—J

I was pleasantly surprised by this music. It is very relaxing and perfect for yoga or just relaxation. Excellent!
—V.L.

Words can’t do it justice — awesome.
—P.G.

I have owned this CD for several years and still love it as much as the first time I heard it! I use it often during Reiki sessions with clients, for relaxation at bedtime, as ambient music during the day, or anytime I want to just feel good or sooth frayed nerves. I probably listen to this CD weekly and never tire of the beautiful sounds and musics. I have lost track of the number of times I have recommended this CD to a friend or client who is facing a health crisis, is in stressful circumstances, or is just in need of more relaxation. I highly recommend Kimba Arem’s CD “Self-Healing with Sound & Music”!
—L

I have this CD~I love it, I have the music on at night to help me sleep. It is so good that I’m buying my second one.
—R

This CD is a lyrical journey of relaxation and healing. We’ve owned this for several years and it is our most played CD. We frequently listen to it at night as we fall asleep. It took several weeks before I heard it all the way to the end as I was always lulled asleep prior to the last piece of music. I also use this beautiful instrumental CD in my Reiki practice.
—P