This collection of positive affirmations has been specially created for its effectiveness in the most needed areas, from health and forgiveness, to joy and abundance and even a special track for letting go of worries concerning sleep. Together, these affirmations bring healing, empowerment and inspiration, with an intro that explains how and why positive affirmations work. Dhanpal is a gifted teacher, as well as a meditation guide with a soothing voice. Each track includes original background music that enhances without being distracting. With a beautiful and ethereal feel, this collection invites the listener in and makes it easy to follow along. These affirmations work best when repeated out loud in the space provided, and when done on a regular basis. But they may also be simply listened to, while doing other activities, driving, or while sitting meditatively. They can be done sitting up or lying down. Dhanpal-Donna Quesada’s background includes formal training in the Zen Buddhist tradition, as well as in many different styles of Yoga. She teaches at the renowned Yoga West, in Los Angeles, home of Kundalini Yoga. She is also a professor of eastern spiritual studies at Santa Monica College and an author. Her book, Buddha in the Classroom was released by Skyhorse Publications, in 2011, and is set for re-release in 2016, under the new title of The Inspired Teacher.