In the second installment of the series, Connecting The Universe Music has released a new relaxing journey with Detaching The World Vol. 2 – Ambient music for massage/relaxation/meditation. Through exploration of the unconscious, this music was designed as an offering by the artist to bring about complete relaxation to the listener. It allows for the unknown self to awaken and remember with comfort and ease.

Musician and creator Emil Gagliardi brings to us nine new tracks with Vol. 2. This CD provides over 63 minutes in running time without the use of vocals or percussion. As the opening track “Peaceful Country” begins, Gagliardi’s unique and inimitable style of ambient guitar immediately sets the tone for a tranquil relaxing atmosphere. On “Mirror”, you feel yourself sinking deeper into the gentle hands of what the artist calls “The Nuit’s Effect” while “The Fellowship” and “The Fellowship Reprise” are a meditation of three soothingly calm guitars journeying to the mystical unknown. “Hawaiian Compressions” is a three piece composition symbolizing the warming atmosphere of the sun while gently slipping into the earthy picturesque tones of “Healing Within”. The last track, “Pulse”, is the capture of a meditation right outside the artist’s home where the ocean, mountains, and sky share one relaxed and rejuvenated heartbeat. [Read more →]

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An obliging father-to-be performs head-to-toe (actually, toe-to-head) massage on his appreciative partner in this too-good-to-be-true instructional video. Still, it’s worth a shot at guilting your partner into one of the three massages described in detail by massage therapist Michelle Kluck as the couple demonstrates each stroke. Much of the 25-minute video is dedicated to the feet and legs, as Kluck emphasizes the therapeutic benefit on the onslaught of symptoms a pregnant woman deals with in these body parts–leg cramps, edema, varicose veins, stretch marks, and such. Time is also spent on a back and shoulder massage and one for the head and neck. Kluck outlines the special conditions of a prenatal rubdown (no lying on the back or stomach, etc.) and on- screen graphics pop up to show reflexology points and a cutaway view of the pregnant body. Kluck asserts that massage can prevent many prenatal ailments without backing up her claim, but you don’t have to tell your partner that part. –Kimberly Heinrichs
Customer Review: Fabulous Pregnancy Massage!
I loved this video. My husband found it very easy to follow and he gave me a wonderful massage on my legs & feet, back & shoulders and my head & neck. The music was very relaxing and the techniques were clear and easy to understand. I felt great and he was so happy to bring me some relief during my last few months of pregnancy. I highly recommend this video to all pregnant couples! Click here for more info on this massage product