Total Relaxation

The only part i would critisize is the cd.
as i
found the music a bit rubish. :-)
as it distracted me. (as i am a musician and sound engineer and producer and was thinking how the music was constructed and not listening to the words).
perhaps other people will not be as displeased with the cd as i was.
Cd could have also benifited from covering all the techniques in the book (ideally with out music *see jon kabat zin) as it doesn't cover all of them.
This would make this book and cd perfect.
better relaxation cd's can be found from jon-kabat zin.
I still think this book is the best relaxation technique book i have read as it explains the techniques really well from a pro's perspective.

If this book and a relaxation tape from jon kabat zin had a love child, now this would be a perfect course in relaxed happy living.

Buy and put into practice.:-)
good luck.


This is the book I have been looking for!!!   March 15, 1999
26 out of 26 found this review helpful

To anyone that feels the need to take time to relax, this is the book for you!!! I suffer from anxiety and high blood pressure.....not only does this book look at that, it also looks at muscle tension, anger, sadness, and meditation! I have been looking for a book like this forever! It has everything combined all in one book! Better yet, it has a 60 minute cd with it! Dr. John Harvey's voice is so very relaxing! It is just a wonderful package all together for someone who may suffer from these things or just to combine his thoughts in your every day lifestyle..... This is a great book!!!!! I am very thankful for finding it!!!


Exceptional, highly usable tool--a must have resource.   January 2, 1999
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

Thank you Dr. Harvey for taking the time to author Total Relaxation. Your book and CD are joys. As a developer and facilitator of workshops for personal change, Total Relaxation is an excellent resource that I recommend.

Dr. Harvey moves smoothly from simple to complex techniques. The book is well researched providing solid information for those readers who like more detail. The book design and illustrations are beautifully executed and add to the understanding of the material. I especially appreciate the four guided relaxation practices on the CD (included with the book). These "practices" give life to the words in the book by allowing the reader to "learn by doing." Completing these practices moves the information from the head into the body/mind. Buy this book for yourself as well as for friends.


Total Relaxation offers consise approach to holistic health!   November 5, 1998
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

As a psychologist, it is my understanding that more than 50% of doctor / patient visits are reportedly related to stress issues, rather than an actual medical problem. Dr. Harvey, author and director of the Allied Services Psychology Department (Scranton, PA) combines proven techniques in a consise package to offer a simple and effective approach to holistic health and stress management. His included relaxation CD makes this book an even more valuable and affordable purchase.