As someone who loathes guided mediation I was skeptical about how effective this audiobook(course?) would be for me, however upon listening before bedtime I was fast asleep before I'd even finished the first section.

Practical is the perfect way to describe this audiobook, Rebecca Dennis brilliantly balances empathy with facts that allows the listener to trust her voice as a guide. Each section breaks down the different things that can effect your breathing, the emotions behind it, the effects of it and that it's completely normal. The techniques themselves are simple to follow and easy to adopt into your everyday. Dennis lays out clearly at the start the most effective way of using her course and the variations that may suit you best.

Dennis' delivery is reassuring, making note of how frustrating/silly doing these self care practices can feel at times. Coupled with the tranquil sound design it creates a calming atmosphere that doesn't tip over into a more 'woo woo' experience.

My only critique is that the main breathing techniques aren't on separate tracks. On a first listen it's great to have the explanation precede the practice but it would make revisiting the exercises much easier if you could click directly to the right track.