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Testimonial Book

WILD DIVINE

The Survey Question was: “What would you say to a friend about Wild Divine? Please be as specific as possible”.

We received testimonials from all 50 United States, four States in Canada, and 15 other countries: Holland, South Africa, Qatar, England, Switzerland, Italy, Brazil, Hungary, Germany, Mauritius, Australia, Uruguay, Mexico, Manitoba, and Ireland.

Wild Divine conducted a survey of customers to determine levels of customer satisfaction. This survey generated a massive number of powerful testimonials that are both awe-‐inspiring and humbling for us to read and share. These are those testimonials.

Voices from The Wild Divine

Wild Divine is proud to integrate wisdom and content from Sages and Leaders such as Dr. Deepak Chopra.

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We’ve combined the science of biofeedback with sage wisdom to create a consumer friendly system.

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Wild Divine Customer Testimonials – Survey

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These are actual Wild Divine customer comments.

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Live Fully, Breathe Deeply, Love Unconditionally. Your Friends at The Wild Divine



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“Learning to meditate with Wild Divine products has been fun. The interactive connection is wonderful. Thanks.”

~Edwin Huff Amherst, New Hampshire “Now, when I find myself in stressful situations I am able to take a moment, breathe, and relax.”

~Rebecca Hatherley Doha, Qatar



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“Wild Divine is a program I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in strengthening the connection between mind/body and spirit. Its easy format and engrossing approach makes it a pleasure to harness the power of the mind to help one de-‐stress and engage in meaningful meditation and biofeedback techniques. I have been using the program myself for 2 years now and feel it has been one of the best investments I have made.”

~Anonymous

“We have already recommended the game to friends, family & my son's counselor, too. Mostly, I recommend it to other parents of teen boys as a way to help them get the boys to increase their sense of self-‐control. We have some family members who have bought the game to help manage their impulses without fighting the sense of deprivation that comes with denial. It's been working for us for years & we'll continue to use it & recommend it to others.”

~Helen Muncaster Frisco, Texas



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“I found a great game that helps you to relax, learn to meditate and breathe so you feel more comfortable. It looks magnificent and has great exercises to learn all those things. With the biofeedback you can see how your breath and body react and that makes it even more fun to practice. This way you can improve yourself to relax even more. The music and spoken words that go with the game are great to listen to and help you to do the exercises. I have the games for over 5 years and they are still great to play with.” ~Henrita Tromp Doorwerth, Netherlands “Wild Divine was recommended to me by a psychologist who said that it would teach me some tools to manage a mild anxiety disorder. One problem I had was shallow breathing and using Wild Divine has taught me how to slow my breath. I have been able to calm myself by envisioning the fireplace, for example. It has been fun to use and to share with friends. Some people can make everything happen right away and some, like me, had to spend time learning how to control my body in order to progress through the journey.”

~S E Jones



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Viola, Wisconsin

“I got Wild Divine when my children were young. I wanted them to have the benefit of practicing mindfulness, but knew that it had to be in a format that was fun and engaging. For them, Wild Divine was just another computer game and they loved it! Now that they are older, they still love it. Along the way, they have also come to see the benefits that it brings to their lives -‐ a greater sense of ease and calmness, more joy and laughter, the ability to drop the stresses of the day and / or to gain a different perspective on them. Wild Divine is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to their children!”

~Carrie Pratt Pretoria, South Africa “My English is not so very well, excuse for that. I would tell a friend that wild divine is much more fun and challenge, than emwave. Emwave is much more static. Especially the tasks in imagine things are exiting. Then there are the beautiful surroundings. It's like going on a dream, dreaming when you are awake.”



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~Anonymous “What I said to my a fellow aikido student was, in the context of the book In Search of the Warrior Spirit, the section on biofeedback was really interesting, and how it ties in with worldview and relaxation. I decided to buy relaxing rhythms and work on it. Later I took my laptop to the dojo and showed a few people. Great pairing with what Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan is teaching in seminars, that relaxation is one important component of understanding internal balance and internal power. I'm hoping that my aikido will improve. Plus I have followed Dean Ornish's work and feel that's an important perspective on life that I need to understand. Meditation, healthy eating, etc.” ~Daniel Wendling Silver Spring, Maryland “It's beautiful and a joy to see the scenes unfold. Makes me smile, has taught me how to relax. When I can't fall asleep at night, I concentrate on my breathing and practice the exercises I've learned.” ~Catherine Tonelli



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Kaukauna, Wisconsin “I had panic attacks several times a week. I was taking medication that I did not like to take. I wanted a natural answer to my health problem. With Wild Divine, I found that answer. I no longer take medication. In fact, I no longer have panic attacks. Wild Divine was truly a big part of the solution.” ~Karen Killinger-‐Humes Titusville, Pennsylvania “I wanted to reach deeper states of meditation and I am really satisfied with the results. Using these techniques is easy, fun and joyful. The ease of use helps in keeping going on with it and so the results show up faster. I definitely like it and can only encourage everybody to give it a try.” ~Wolfgang Mann Aarau, Switzerland



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My story is that before using your products especially healing rhythms, I suffered from chronic insomnia for over ten years. So bad that I would sometimes go up to 2 weeks without sleep and even got pneumonia and had to go to the hospital once because of it. I had been to numerous sleep studies and tried everything underneath the sun to medically to try to get sleep. I was also a chronic anxiety case, with a constant hype vigilant triple warmer meridian. I had tried just about every western and eastern cure that I could find. Bottom line I received no relief from any of them, even from healing masters that had accomplished amazing things in the past. I even meditated every day and still do for an hour minimally a day. The wild divine system of guided relation, meditation coupled with the bio feedback system gave you direct feedback. This is what I needed, step by step feedback and that is what I received. Also since I am working on my PhD. in cognitive Nero science I am a fan of the technology and science behind your products. After only a short period of time using your products I noticed a greater state in piece of mind, focus, relaxation, contemplation and sleep. In short my maladies and suffering are gone. The wild divine system is a program that I would highly recommend to anyone. Be it for pain management to mental disorders. I can confidently say this because your program is light years ahead of anyone else. I should know I have tried virtually



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everything out there for tai chi to binuaral beats and even as far as a sensory deprivation tank. This compendium of programs are head and shoulders above the rest. Any one who comes across this testimonial, please for your sake try the programs, you truly won't regret it and it will be a life changing experience.”

~Clayton Kelleher Eugene, Oregon “I was a biofeedback trainer in the 1970s. I studied at the Menninger Foundation in Kansas with Drs Elmer and Alice Green. I also studied at the Biofeedback Institute in Los Angeles. I went to the Himalayan Institute in late 1980s to work with Swami Rama and their new biofeedback. I spent a summer with my equipment at the Yogaville Ashram with Swami Satchidananda, teaching devotees biofeedback as my Karma Yoga. I also worked personally with Swami Satchidamda who was interested in the technology. When I read about the Wild Divine. I was excited to purchase and use it because my old equipment was dials and sound only. I have taught some of my grandchildren (ages 17 to 25) when they visit me. They think it is funny that these are my only games. Mostly young adults seem to think learning is too slow to bother with. I am 70+ years and I feel these skills are learned and practiced or they will be diminished or lost. The games make it fun.”

~Mari Antle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina



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“Its not like other computer games; you get transported off to this lovely landscape and you float round it encountering kind and helpful guides, and stopping off to play games using the biofeedback thing. This monitors how you're doing with energy and stress as you're doing it, so you get to practice raising and lowering your energy, meditation and stuff. When you're successful there's a reward, like say a door opens to reveal another beautiful vista, so its a constant progress of small pleasures. And sometimes you see lovely dancing and music, or get some gentle words of wisdom -‐ basically nothing horrible or sudden happens, the first time I played it I was a bit worried there might be a bad surprise round the corner, but no -‐ the worst that can happen is you get stuck trying to open a door or get some dolphins to jump out of their pool in the sunlight. It gave me the way in to my meditation practice -‐ reminded me that's where I belong!”

~Harriet Walsh Leeds, Great Britain



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“I would recommend it to someone who has difficulty relaxing by the usual means or has difficulty even knowing whether they are relaxed. It is good for learning more about your body responses and it is a challenging fun way to learn.” ~Margaret Bayer Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia “I have used your product and have found it works. I would tell my friends that I use your product to relax instead of resorting to bad habits like overeating, stress eating or other bad for you habits and when I use your. Product I relax and destress naturally.” ~Judi Doyel



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Clinton, Illinois “Wild Divine is a fascinating way of learning new ways to relax and meditate. As well as seeing results very quickly, Wild Divine is so pleasant, enjoyable and interesting to use that you want to use on a regular basis. I would not hesitate in recommending it to anyone.” ~Sheila Anderson Newcastle Upon Tyne, Great Britain



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“This software is excellent. It teaches you how to meditate effectively in a fun and attention-‐grabbing manner. I can not fault it in any way. The feedback as you use the software makes it an excellent tool to use with clients/patients to enhance any face to face work you do with them on relaxation.” ~Anne Brannagan Great Bookham, Great Britain “I have already recommended the program to clients and to friends. I tell them if they want another way to improve their life here is an option.” ~R A Crockett Oklahoma City, Oklahoma “It is a great way to have fun and be learning how to relax and quite your mind all in the convenience of your own home. One can play as long as they would like and at any time of the day or night. No memberships, no monthly fees. It is easy to set up and play. It is something that never really becomes outdated, the information



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is helpful for anyone working on awakening more deeply on their life’s path. I think it is a wonderful product. I have always respected Deepak Chopra's work and his involvement in this product is a very big selling point for any one to try it.” ~Tara Prior Hudson, Ohio “To a couple of my actual friends I would say: / Dear Friend, / If it wasn't for the price, which might not be anything to you, I would say "You have got to get it!!!" It will help you relax and deal with that stress which is causing you such pain. It works with you teaching you ways to learn to mediate and what's neat is if certain methods work better than others you can go and use just those methods but you'll still enough variety to keep from get bored. You will also find that during the day you will find it easier to relax yourself and deal with annoyances. To tell you the truth sometimes I like to wander the pathways and see what lessons are still to be learnt. I think you'll enjoy it and because of that you will get so much more out of the Wild Divine to make your life better. Your friend, Caroline. That's what I would tell my friend” ~Caroline Doucette Rugby, North Dakota



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“There's a great program -‐ it helps you learn to recognize and be more in control of your emotional states of relaxation and excitation. It's a biofeedback thing and it's fun and interesting.” ~Dorian Rinehart Apo, AE “If you're feeling like even meditation and stress-‐relief exercises aren't fun anymore, I recommend that you try doing them with the Wild Divine program. It keeps you focused at the same time it helps you relax.” ~Shirley Rawson Idaho Falls, Idaho “You can have control over your mind, thought and body. you can reach a higher level of self consciousness.” ~Giovanni Viota Torino, Italy



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“When I am feeling stressed about life, it's a wonderful escape from it all in a healthy way. I come away from using Wild Divine so much more relaxed than when I started. Though the stress in my life may still be there, I feel that I am better equipped to handle it after a "vacation" to Wild Divine. Plus, it's such a gorgeous and magical place to visit! I feel like it is my own private place to explore and get connected to the Universe. The music makes the experience all the more amazing, as well. There will be times when I hear similar music on TV or at an event and am reminded of my special place in the Wild Divine and, if I am not feeling it already, I am reminded of my connection to Spirit. Also, my children who both suffer from ADHD find the Wild Divine experience comforting as it slows them down and brings their focus inward and draws their scattered thoughts and feelings together in a positive, relaxing way.”



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~Patricia Weichel Sebastopol, California “I've learned to love my heart and all that it does for me. I've learned to be more accepting of myself, for better or worse... I've learned that I have much more control over my mental and emotional states than I even could have imagined before I started meditating regularly with Wild Divine.” ~Julie Jacquez Crystal Lake, Illinois



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“With Wild Divine, I learned to meditate and to relax, all the while enjoying myself immensely. I definitely recommend this software to anyone who wants to improve the quality of their life. The breathing exercises are a fantastic tool that I use now in my daily life, whenever I feel stressed or uneasy. Thank you Wild Divine!” ~Marlyse Piccand Morges, Switzerland “You have to try this! It's a really great way to learn to relax effectively, and it's also great fun with really gorgeous graphics.” ~J Christopher Phelan Wilmington, Delaware



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“The Healing Rhythms program is fun to do and it does meet the need to calm down. The exercises utilize deep breathing and relaxation to lower blood pressure and create a state of calmness. It is something that can be used when you feel stressed and better yet, make it a daily time to unwind and get a better night’s restful sleep.” ~Bonnie Miller Harrisville, Pennsylvania “My brother-‐in-‐law's teen-‐aged daughter was having trouble with her joints and was very uncomfortable. He got her Wild Divine and it helped her relax.” ~David Boswell Raleigh, North Carolina



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“I've found a program that helps me to relax and to further deepen my meditation practice. In addition, it’s fun and beautiful.” ~Steven Carter Colorado Springs, Colorado “How we experience physical reality is directly tied to the nature of our relationship with our inner ... spiritual or energetic selves. If our physical existence or our perception of our physical existence doesn't feel right, the most effective way to influence a change is to work on our inner health. Fix that first, and practice with consistency, and the physical reality will change-‐-‐or the lesson we're supposed to be deriving may become clearer. As a minimum, a better connection with our minds and the connection



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with our bodies, gives us patience, and compassion for ourselves and those around us.” ~Paul Levi San Antonio, Texas “I'd say that I know that people who have taken the time to use this equipment have achieved great results and of course the service and backup from the Wild Divine staff is really outstanding.” ~Ranjit Rakhra Cuminestown, Great Britain “It helps with monitoring how your meditating is doing. It helps to relax your mind and body. It introduces children to be aware of how effective their imagination can be (as with the imagining the biting into an apple).” ~Justin Mangawang Katy, Texas



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“If you are looking for something in the late evening to just relax with still have some mental stimulation try Wild Divine. It is simple with a challenge that is beneficial, unless one is only looking to use it as a game to be won. There is a game to be won, but it is for your own inner strength and worth. This is not a game as in competition.” ~Connie Walsh Tacoma, Washington “I wanted to be more in touch with the spiritual side of my life. I use meditation to deal with chronic pain and so I get a better night’s sleep. As well as these great benefits I enjoy just having fun with the many wonderful programs, each of them offering me a different and enjoyable experience.” ~Dorothy Orr Sydney, British Columbia



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“The product gives you an opportunity to practice biofeedback type skills, stress relaxation techniques, and breathing techniques in the comfort of your own home on your time line.” ~Sheldon Watsky Spring, Texas “I use Wild Divine to help me refocus during particularly stressful times in my day. I find that by taking the time to "reset" my state of mind, I am much more effective in managing the chaotic environment I work in. Also, because it is fun, I find it easy to make the choice to take the time I need and even look forward to it.”



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~Scott Farlowe Victoria, British Columbia “Healing Rhythms enables me to achieve a more balanced state with more ease. It is the most effective program that I have used. Although I am still having some issues with the function of the IOM (still "cutting out" some of the time when used by myself and others in the family-‐ I should have sent it back for testing!), I have recommended the system to friends.... they have also ordered it and are very enthusiastic! All in all, I think it is a very effective system. I intended to send the IOM back for testing, but I hated to be without it for any period of time-‐ my stupid mistake! My daughter has had no such problems with her system. She is the one the originally gave Healing Rhythms to me after using it with patients with much success. Several of my colleagues are now using it-‐ and are thrilled as well.” ~Denise Doolan Cincinnati, Ohio “That I feel more relaxed, that I see the world in a better way, / that it is worth of effort and time.” ~Kresimir Terkal



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Zagreb, Hungary “I would like you to enjoy the experience of the Wild Divine....you will discover enjoyable moments as you relax and go deeper into the journey enabling you to find comfort and enlightenment. As you find yourself relaxing during your journey you feel better about yourself because, you have found new ways of incorporating the knowledge gained during your quest.” ~Ed Mackey Kennett Square, Pennsylvania “It's fun and interesting to watch my heart beat change. I am particularly interested in noticing how certain foods make my heart beat less regular and how many days it takes of careful food choices before my heart beats smoothly again.”



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~Christina O’Toole Raleigh, North Carolina “We know so little about the wonderful body and mind we have been given, this is a wonderful way to learn more. The breathing and meditation exercises show visually the link between body and mind. And the teachers you meet in this experience are true spiritual leaders without hidden agendas of fame and money. I enter this world again and again to relearn each lesson in a different way.” ~Zoe Gauvreau Vancouver, British Columbia I've taken lots of meditation classes, lots of stress relief classes and have read a library of books on these subjects over a dismal five-‐year period as I worked to overcome severe clinical depression and PTSD. There were days when I could barely function and had to fight to find a reason why I should continue living. Once I found your website and the software, I soon found



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myself reaching for Wild Divine, the game, the fantasy, the escape into peacefulness on a regular, daily basis. It never failed me. Each and every time it helped guide me away from the abyss. Sometimes I didn't exactly follow the instructions, just wandered and played, it was, for me, a beautiful, peaceful, safe place for me to gather myself as I struggled with my issues. Wild Divine has been, in my opinion, a great contributor to my recovery and to my healing. I live in a somewhat remote area where psychiatric and counseling services are difficult to obtain. As a result, most aspects of my healing and recovery were self-‐directed and self-‐prescribed. Wild Divine was, in many ways, almost a guiding counselor. It helped me accept the things that terrified and hurt me by teaching me how to find a calm place. Somehow it helped me detach from the pain. It became my refuge. The control and meditation skills I learned are invaluable in the maintenance of my sanity. :-‐) I usually visit Wild Divine or Healing Rhythms every day, though not as often, nor with the desperation I previously felt. Now, I view the Wild Divine products as I would a comforting family quilt. I wrap myself in the applications, relax and feel all is right with the world. My episodes of depression and my flashbacks are few and far between now. When they do occur I finally feel, the calming exercise I learned in Wild Divine serve as reliable and effective tools, helping me regain control of my mind. I no longer feel like a puppet jumping to the whims of my mind's hyperactivity! NOW I can find CALM in almost any environment. Thank you for these beautiful products. Continues on next page…… In truth, they helped save my life. Now, my husband, who has a neuropathic disorder, is willing to try the healing rhythms program. He's leery of "alternative" therapies, so this is a HUGE step for him. After 10 years of heavy opioid "therapy" and ever-‐increasing pain levels, he is going to give



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Wild Divine a good try. I can only pray he finds the software as comforting, challenging, supportive and rewarding as I have. ~Shelby Raymond Terrace, British Columbia “I have found that I use the techniques learned from Wild Divine almost everyday. It has taught me that through breathing techniques and guided imagery and self-‐awareness, I can greatly reduce the onset of anxiety/panic. I would highly recommend Wild Divine to anyone who struggles with anxiety/panic or stress of any sort.” ~Virginia Nair Coatsville, Pennsylvania “I bought the program for my wife, who has chronic pain and associated depression due to fibromyalgia, diagnosed in 1995. She was introduced to Wild Divine by a therapist in the fibromyalgia program at Cedars-‐Sinai Medical Center, and it was



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one of the few things from that program that she found helpful. She has problems getting to sleep, and getting back to sleep when she wakes up at night. I think Wild Divine has improved the quality and restfulness of her sleep. I think it is also helping her cope with the physical pain. Also, when she has flare-‐ups of the physical symptoms, they appear to be a little less severe and resolve faster. Everybody who has tried the programs have found them to be fun. I know meditation techniques and during the 1970's I was involved in research for treatment of hypertension and other disorders with biofeedback, using GSR sensors, electromyometers, EEG, spirometry and other devices. However, that equipment was complex and cumbersome, not at all suitable for home use. I had little success trying to teach my wife how to mediate. It is much easier to learn when it is a "game" and one can simply feel the serene energy, which is the alpha state, rather than having it described; it creates a much faster, more effective feedback loop. It is certainly fun; I would recommend it for anybody who suffers from chronic pain and depression. The only downside would be the cost, as people with chronic pain and depression are usually disabled, or if they do work, it is only on a very limited basis, so their resources are limited.” ~Guenter Dyrenforth Canoga Park, California “Although I am meditating quite regularly, I love Wild Divine, because it is such a beautiful way to relax. It is very important for



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me to have this biofeedback-‐function, so that I can go into relaxation more consciously. To experience a direct visual result in this encouraging loving environment is very satisfying.” ~Michael Gebauer Berlin, Germany “I found that using the Wild Divine has been enjoyable, challenging, and educational. The feedback from the sensors was valuable and intriguing in discovering deeper levels of relaxation. The interactivity made it challenging and interesting to stay calm and centered as events were happening on the screen. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in achieving deeper levels of relaxation, through a beautiful and interesting format.” ~Anonymous



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“It has helped me to relax and taught me how to breathe and meditate. I particularly like the biofeedback events that show your progress because you can SEE how well you are doing.” ~Richard Kempf Gaithersburg, Maryland “Wild Divine is very helpful in producing a relaxed state that can assist with a wide variety of emotional and physical problems.” ~David Beeman Des Moines, Iowa



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Use it to teach you how to breathe properly to begin with and feel how your body and mind relax and grow quiet as you concentrate on your breath. Then as you progress through the guided meditations, you can experience how your heart slows and your pulse stops racing as the stress and worry leaves your body when you sit to do your practice. It's as if your body grows to know what is coming and "settles in for the ride" when you meditate and it becomes easier and easier to access your body's relaxation response. The fun part is learning to control the balloons, rocks, and having a challenge as you go through the varying levels of the "game". This is not like sitting trying to think of nothing and having a blank mind to meditate! You will find your mind is clearer, you are more relaxed and patient, you feel happier in general throughout your day. Falling asleep and staying asleep is easier and I know I wake up feeling more refreshed than I used to. Breathing from the abdomen soon becomes a habit instead of something you have to try to do and this prompts you to feel more relaxed at all times and lowers pain levels in the body as well. There are just so many benefits to using this program, I could go on forever, so why don't you just try it for yourself? ~Judy Poholka Edmonton, Alberta



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“My doctor recommended Healing Rhythms to reduce stress / blood pressure. I continue to find it amazingly helpful and enjoyable. Many of the things I've learned continue to help me better manage my stress. I found the tools wonderfully useful and the practice sessions fun.” ~Benita Chappell

“It's fun and it helps leaning stress-‐reducing strategies. I use the visualizations at night to relax when I can't sleep.” ~Glenda Mullowney Newcastle, Washington



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“The programs are interactive, accurate and challenging. You can work for minutes or an hour.” ~Cynthia Schmitt Oshkosh, Wisconsin “That it is a good tool to reduce stress & to teach yourself keys you can use any time to help relax. It also can help if you have headache issues from migraines or if you have a TBI. Using wild divine gives you something to focus on other than pain.” ~Michael McIan Gresham, Oregon



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(Translated from French with Google Translate) “If you come to do exercises every day, you can see quickly reduce your stress, improve your concentration and your Meditation is easier and deeper. However, it should improve the software so that access is fast and ergonomic folds, and have tips for exploring The Passage. An application for the iPhone would be great also to be able to exercises from time to time.” ~Arnaud Gras Tamarin, Mauritius “It is a fun way to learn control over your stress. Colorful, great graphics, good words of wisdom. I love that healing rhythmic is self-‐guided.” ~Anonymous



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“For me the major benefit was to make the intangible tangible. By allowing me to see my brain waves in real time I could easily see the link between breathing and brain waves. It was something I had heard about but being able to actually experiment made it that much more real.” ~Karen Jones Glenwood, New South Wales, Australia “It depends on why I'm recommending. Mostly it's another tool to refine meditative practice. Another technique to add to your knowledge base. Not all techniques resonant with each person. One can use Wild Dive just as it is or take lessons from it & meld it with other styles of meditation.“ ~Stefan Gieryn Whitewater, Wisconsin



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“Relaxing Rhythms makes the art of meditation seem more accessible to people who thought they could not learn to meditate. It helps me teach effective abdominal breathing to children, adolescents, and adults. It helps clients to focus the attention and achieve a state of mindfulness in a brief period of time.” ~Susan Weltner-‐Brunton Columbus, Ohio “The Wild Divine bio-‐feedback program has been a learning tool as well as a relaxation and stress relieving tool. What I have learned is that I was not really letting myself relax even when I was trying to. I still held tension in my muscles, and a thought cluttered mind. Through using the bio-‐feedback program, I now know what it feels like to release all of my tension, to feel calm, to feel my breath and heart rate come into alignment, and to free my mind of thoughts. I feel happier when and more at peace with myself when I use the program.” ~Emily Larson-‐Rutter Bellingham, Washington



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“Using Wild Divine can show you that most likely you are not as relaxed as you think you are. I thought I was a good meditator but when I use Wild Divine I was shocked that I wasn't relaxed. It will help your body get in the habit of really relaxing. When my clients are unable to listen from their heart to resolve issues i plug them in so they can see that they just are not relaxed enough. We are so conditioned to being stressed Wild Divine is a great tool to re-‐train your body to relax.” ~Cindy Neeley Madison, Alabama “Biofeedback is really fun and unique. It is great to see how your mind and body feel in relation to how it affects the images on the screen. Really interesting!” ~Sari Smith Campbell, California



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“I have suggested the games to some parents to use with their hyper children, to help the child calm and focus better.” ~Anonymous “I've already told friends to check out the Wild Divine because the biofeedback can help them to calm and concentrate their energy. It seems like a useful thing for everyone to know.” ~Patricia Swift Creswell, Oregon



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“Learned how to relax & relieve stress with meditations, games provide feedback, I have more interesting dreams & come closer to understanding what's going on in my head, insight into spiritual connections, games are fun & interesting, music is great, supported by well-‐known mentors like Deepak Chopra, Drs Weil & Ornish” ~Val Loeffler Savage, Minnesota “I would say that it helps me understand the link between my emotions and my body much better. I was amazed by the connection and what I was allowing idle emotions do to my well-‐being. It has helped me know what my emotions are doing, what I am really feeling.” ~Anonymous



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“I have learned what my body does when it is tense and what it feels like when it is relaxed. It has helped me learn my body's response to stress and to recognize it and start breathing correctly. It has helped me cope at work when I become stressed or tense and other situations.” ~Caroleena Jodoin Sebastopol, California “I feel more relaxed using Wild Divine and I find it helps to cope everyday stress. I have recommended it to friends and co-‐workers when I can see that they are experiencing overwhelming stress.” ~Anonymous



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“I used it successfully with children to improve relaxation, concentration, and focus. They learned how to achieve outcomes and how to be in touch with their inner states.” ~Isabel Aguilar Montevideo, Urugu “In fact, I have already recommended Wild Divine to friends, and to the weekend class on Mindfulness-‐Based Stress Reduction that I took last fall at Shambhala. Some people in the class were just learning to meditate and some were having trouble "feeling" any benefit even though they were already meditating. I suggested that using Wild Diving would give them tangible feedback on getting to a more relaxed state, making it easier to meditate. For myself, having the physical control to relax my muscles and breathing have made managing stress SO much easier. Now I just have to add more of the mindfulness so that I REMEMBER to apply those skills at the right times (all the time?). A few times, using Wild Divine has had a very different kind of impact. When my husband was flying in late from out-‐of-‐state work, I would use my programs to first relax very deeply and rest, then would raise my energy way up before I headed out to pick him up. I felt rested but



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alert during the whole 45-‐minute drive there and then home again. In that instance, the programs were working to save my life in the short-‐term immediate future!” ~Ellen Collier-‐Zans Franktown, Colorado “I'd tell my friends that though I had to purchase this for my research class, best educational expense ever. It’s like playing a game, a long relaxing game where you'll be a better person post play.” ~Julius Alexander Chicago, Illinois “Wild Divine is the funnest, most effective tool I've ever used for myself and for my patients. Learning how to improve control over the way our bodies respond to the 'everyday' stressors we deal with, in my opinion, is like being gifted the ‘Eternal Fountain of Youth’. Every household needs this 'game' for every age in the home! Thank you Wild Divine” ~Teresa Berry



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“I would tell them that it helped me learn how to relax and breathe more effectively. To raise my energy and it was fun” ~Cynthia Cossen Richmond, California “I got RR to see if I was relaxing and how my body was behaving looking at the graphs, i found very interesting to see the graphics and how you can modify that behaviour thru the different exercises and techniques, so this is what I found interesting and I have been showing to my family, so it is fun to use it and check how you can relax.” ~Roberto Hernandez



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Guadalajara, Mexico “Wild Divine is an entertaining way to access higher spiritual levels while being in touch with internal energy levels enabling me to raise and lower these at will utilizing my thoughts. Thus, I can more easily control my breathing, pulse rate, blood pressure and overall wellbeing when falling asleep or dealing with stressful situations.” ~Constance Kash Amityville, New York “Wild Divine has helped me cope better with stress, it is fun and easy to use. The music that plays in the background is very relaxing. I look forward to the time I spend using the program. I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to relax and



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learn the art of meditation, it really is easy once you take the time for yourself.” ~Tracy McDonald Grande Cache, Alberta “By using the Wild Divine series I found it beneficial regarding attunement of myself and my surroundings. To be able to work on yourself, understand the harmony and vibration within your own body -‐ for me this is the first step to creating balance around you. It also helps you relax by understanding the emotions in your body and gives an easy platform for meditation. It’s also a fun program to use! Enjoy!!”

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“If you're looking for something that is fun, helps you learn to relax and meditate easier, try the Wild Divine The Passage. It is fantastic.” ~Chalice Burbage Rouses Point, New York “I would say that I had fun navigating through Wild Divine, while in the process practicing relaxation skills. I should mention that I bought the product to assist my child/teen clients with learning relaxation via a familiar medium. The ones that have tried it seem to enjoy it.” ~Catherine Tsagarakis Brandon, Manitoba “I am a Special Education teacher at a public elementary school. I work with a variety of students who all face a variety of distractions in their lives. As an educator I am faced with the



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challenge of how to break through these distractions in order to help them achieve their educational goals. Through the generosity of a grant from our PTO organization I was able to purchase the Wild Divine program and hardware to use with my students. Wild Divine is proving to be an important part of our experience in learning and practicing mindfulness. The students enjoy using it and are demonstrating an increase in their abilities to be in the moment and to be available for learning.” ~Victoria Swanson Woodstock, Vermont “I thoroughly enjoy playing with the Wild Divine programs. I love the graphics and the music. They are restful and touch something within me that I cannot explain. They did not relieve my PTSD but they have given me enough pleasure that I wholeheartedly recommend them.” ~Linda McDonell Mineral Wells, Texas “I use the Wild Divine journey to help me breathe at a deeper lever and at a slower pace which helps me to relax. At other times,



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when my sleep is disturbed, I go to my computer, do the Wild Divine Meditation Adventure and relearn to breathe. The visual aspect of the journey allows me to go in another world, another dimension. My head frees up every thought of the day, issues or things to do. It completely shuts down to a still mode. After each adventure, I feel lighter, happy and so calm and relax.” ~Johanne Sergerie Oakville, Ontario “By simply playing the Wild Divine games and meditation techniques (on regular basis) the user learns to breathe better, learns to relax and cope with Stress.” ~Carlos Romero San Francisco, California “I found Wild Divine initially as an alternative game that had elements of meditation and peace. What I found is that it is a



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fountain of restfulness and relaxing showing me how to use the practical lessons as part of my every day life. The lessons have allowed me to listen to my personal rhythms during the day, recognize when I have become caught up in a moment assisting me refocus my energies or allowing understanding of the truth of the moment. As a game interface it is fun to follow story line in a linear fashion which keeps me interested in exploring further or allows me to navigate to specific lessons as I choose.” ~Vincent Leavell Eureka, California “I have told many friends about Wild Divine. When I spend time with it, I feel wonderfully relaxed. I learned about Wild Divine after taking a biofeedback course at a local hospital. My blood pressure at the time was dangerously high. Between new medication and the Wild Divine, my blood pressure is staying under control.” ~Anonymous



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“It's useful to my clients, and especially children and adolescents enjoy the interaction with the game. They really get excited when they notice how much better they are able to relax and see it on the computer screen.” ~Stephanie Fellenberg “Wild Divine helps you realize your breath and makes you aware of your whole body and the connection with the mind.” ~Craig Fones Tucson, Arizona



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“We have made Wild Divine available to students in our campus health center. The students who use it really love it. It's a unique product that allows them to explore relaxation and stress reduction techniques for the first time in their lives.” ~Linda Lasalle University Park, Pennsylvania “Wild Divine helped me to get in touch with my breath, and through that, I was able to achieve a calm state of mind that took me deeper into meditation and also helped me move through my day with more clarity and focus. The program is challenging and effective, but it's also a lot of fun. I never get tired of doing the exercises and even now, continue to go back to my old favorites. The graphics are also beautiful-‐-‐sometimes just even looking at the artwork was relaxing! The Wild Divine is a beautiful companion to my meditation practice and I absolutely feel the effects.”



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~Brenda Kwon Honolulu, Hawaii “When I get stressed I have a hard time breathing, it feels like I'm suffocating. Wild Divine allows me to focus on something besides my breathing simultaneously letting my breathing move from irregular gasps to regular breaths.” ~Camille Herrera San Francisco, California “I have learned great breathing techniques for myself and also my daughter. The bio-‐feedback program is really helpful for getting to a relaxed state quickly. “

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“Wild Divine is an easy and fun way to relax and enter a meditative state. It uses beautiful visual exercises that provide instant feedback so you can feel when you've actually entered the relaxed state. It is beautiful and fun.” ~Joyce Wycoff Lafayette, Colorado “My goal in using Wild Divine was to access tools to assist in meditation, mindfulness and centering techniques. The Relaxing Rhythms product empowers individuals to actively engage in mindfulness activity, understand meditation techniques and achieve a holistic balance of mind, body, spirit, when used on a consistent basis.” ~Denyce Peyton Cincinnati, Ohio



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“I've done meditation for years, but usually found it frustrating. My difficulty focusing just created more tension. With Wild Divine I learned that guided meditation is what works for me. The biofeedback allowed me to see my progress in real time and realize I could do it! With Wild Divine I'm now eager to sit down and meditate.” ~Anonymous “I have recommended wild Divine to friends and have also provided brochures. Additionally they have 'experimented' with my biofeedback system to see for themselves the potential benefits. I can easily judge my need to 'decompress' by using the biofeedback program -‐ when my stress level is high, I am not able to effectively interact with any of the programs; after some calming and balancing activities, I can see immediate results.”



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~Beth Krug Oriskany Falls, New York “It helped me to learn to relax and lessened reactivity to stressful situations. All while being lots of fun to play.” ~Daphne Boudreau Great Barrington, Massachusetts “Wild Divine is a fun and beautifully visual experience to assist in improving meditative practices and to escape to breathtaking places. I have found it most helpful with improving my breathing practices. I highly recommend it and have referred clients to use it.” ~Sarah Stinson Red Wing, Minnesota



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“My goal was to try to alleviate the constant sense of anxiety I carry around with me every day, and I can say that Wild Divine has helped me to do that. I definitely feel more relaxed after I have gone through a meditation and tried to get into the "blue zone". I have also experimented with using the biofeedback when I am engaged in another task, such as talking on the phone or reading, to see if I can maintain a high level of coherence even when my mind isn't entirely focused on my breathing. This has helped me to minimize my anxiety when in stressful situations.” ~Katherine Hoody Garland, Texas “I have told friends that I sleep much better, feel more relaxed and don't get as stressed. I love the "games" because they are fun as well as helpful.” ~Marian Freuh Fort Davis, Texas



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“I recommend Wild Divine to patients, both children and adults, who are interested in learning deep relaxation skills in a fun, graphics-‐rich computer environment that Wild Divine provides. I've seen patients get excellent results using Wild Divine and Healing Rhythms.” ~Lawrence Edwards Putnam Valley, New York “It's a great way to learn the reactions of your own body when you start to relax and feel the relationship between your state of mind and the way your body feels. And the most important thing is that it is never boring, because every time you start to relax by using Wild Divine your body will react differently, but always with a positive effect in the end.”



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~Willem Liebregts Bergschenhoek, Netherlands “Wild Divine's Relaxing Rhythms has help me cope with an unknown neurological disease that is attacking my autonomic and sympathetic nervous system. This product has provided me a holistic way of dealing with my pain and discomfort. I have had to stop all my pharmaceutical means of controlling pain. Thank you for your work and research. I believe it is very effective and it has worked great for me and I am improving daily in its use.” ~Brian Shepherd Great Falls, Montana “I love being able to take conscious control of my internal states. The exercises make me aware of the many thoughts and feelings that are coursing through my mind and body and help me to quiet



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them, resulting in my being able to more powerfully focus and be in the moment.” ~George Senko Agoura Hills, California “The visualization techniques allowed me to focus on a tangible/visual scenario that helped to redirect my chaotic, stressed thoughts. The feeling of relaxation that followed after utilizing any of the meditation sessions was a relief. I am using these visualizations to help with vocal difficulties that I am experiencing as a result of a thyroidectomy.” ~Mary-‐Lu Zahalan Oakville, Ontario “I have told many people about the program. I am also a practicing therapist. I use it with clients as well. I tell them it is a



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great way to become educated on relaxation and destressing and you can take it anywhere. This summer I spent 7 weeks in the hospital with my 4 yr old son 17 hrs from my home. It was very stressful. I had nowhere to go for peace. This program saved me!!” ~Mandy Smith Jonesburough, Arkansas “By being able to monitor what is going on inside the body we are more able to control our emotions. Stress is a manifestation of other negative emotions (fear being the most common). By learning to control our bodies my clients have gained emotional regulation of the full range of feelings. They allow themselves to experience emotions in greater detail and depth, knowing that they call pull themselves out if the emotions become too strong for them. This allows them to be more complete people, more engaged in life, and have better regulation of all aspects of life (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually).” ~Dustin Powell Bailey, California



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“Using Wild Divine has been very good in making me remember that the joy of life comes from being able to keep playing.” ~Maria Viviana Lomeli Mexico City, Mexico “A great tool for heightened relaxation and well being. Also is a lot of fun to see how you can make things happen by using only your mind. Deeper meditation!” ~Helen McClain Las Vegas, Nevada



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“What I have said to friends is that we hear often that it is very "healthy" for us to meditate. Knowing that it can be beneficial for us to do, what keeps us from doing it? Some part of it is that we have no way to measure the benefits in an immediate way. With Wild Divine, not only do you have fun, but you can see in real-‐time how what you are doing (with your mind) is effecting your physiology. I learned Transcendental Meditation as a teenager, but I was rarely doing it as I became caught up in my life as a parent and a nurse. Wild Divine gave me an opportunity to see on my computer, how TM in particular was affecting my body. It was a huge help in getting me to meditate more regularly again.” ~Lora Boyd Olympia, Washington “I got this at an "I Can Do It" workshop in Tampa, it is a game that is so much better then other games out there for pc's. I must admit, once I get started, it is hours before I stop, it is that much fun to play, and you really are learning something about how to control your energy” ~Anonymous



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“Using Wild Divine software was for me, entering in a whole new world of discoveries about myself, especially the direct relationship between my emotions and my physiology. I loved the scientific compotation of the program, cause even for the more skeptical, there is no way of denying the importance of breathing accurately when we see all those coherent heart sequences.... It is really convincing. Every practice is so colorful, the music is touching and the proposals of each exercise are so thoughtful!” ~Rosana Ades Sao Paulo, Brazil “First of all, Wild Divine is fun. It puts you into a beautiful, peaceful world. The breathing exercises are wonderful practice and helpful guidance. My kids use it for fun and to calm them down, too. And I introduced it to my sister for meditation and for health reasons, as she needs oxygen and the breathing exercises seem to help. Just visiting that world is a peaceful, calming experience.” ~Susan Ballazhi Cathedral City, California



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“I was introduced to your product through Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota via a pain management program. I did not purchase the program initially because of cost. The past year has been difficult because of my condition and I do not manage well on drugs. I ordered the program about a month ago, and just had surgery again last week, so I have not had the opportunity to fully immerse myself in the experience. My grandchildren visited this past weekend and I had them try the product. As an educator, I realized how wonderful this would be in the school setting. Having a child (and I am sure adults) concentrate and focus on breathing and heart rate would be instrumental in calming down an upset child. Please note-‐ I wrote that I was partially satisfied only because I have not have the time to use your product to its fullest extent, but am looking forward to making it part of daily routine.” ~Cynthia Jackson New Richmond, Wisconsin “It is a great way to relax and have fun at the same time. Its much more enjoyable than most computer games and you learn to relax better at the same time.” ~Mize Johnson Trumbull, Connecticut



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“As a professional counselor, I would tailor my recommendation to the specific person, encouraging some people to use it for physical health concerns, others for self exploration, others as an introduction to meditation, others for spiritual interests.” ~David Hackney Lake Como, Florida “Wild Divine helps users center themselves peacefully. Like many other video games, it helps my children disconnect from the stresses of their siblings at busy times of day. It also helps re-‐center them when they have to deal with a disappointment. Wild Divine avoids the two most challenging problems with video products for children. First, they can disconnect from the game within a few minutes when requested to do so. Many video games are extremely difficult for children to terminate without forceful parent intervention. Second, after turning off the game, the children are less likely to be demanding or confrontational.” ~James Simon Longmeadow, Massachusetts



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“I have given it as gifts to two different friends. It’s a great and fun way to learn to meditate and relax!” ~Anonymous “The graphics were excellent as well as the directions. The product really helped me in learning to control my emotional responses and be more effective in dealing with stress. It's fun! I've looked for a product like this for a long time: educational and fun using the best of computer technology. Thanks. I look forward to seeing You develop more products and upgrading what You have.” ~Anonymous



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“It's fun and easy to use and helps you learn relaxations skills. Its graphics are so beautiful and the music is so relaxing. I've learned so much more than I imagined I could!” ~Clara Burton Mount Morris, Michigan “It was a great tool for me to de-‐stress with, in the privacy of my home. I learned techniques that I can use throughout my day to battle stress and fatigue.” ~Anonymous



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“You won't believe this, but I've been using this program on my computer that has helped me feel amazingly better. I've learned so much about how to lead a happier life, including relaxing and not ruminating about stuff over and over. You know I'm a computer geek, but when I had trouble installing this their tech support was excellent and patient, not just once but many times, even months after I bought it. Tori, their support person on the non-‐technical side, even gave me hints on how to make the sensors fit better on my famously small fingers! When my dad didn't believe I could make "magical things" happen just by breathing, I put the sensors on him and he fell asleep during one of the activities, it relaxed him so much! The results I get from the Wild Divine package are amazing, don't think I'll ever stop using it!” ~Ellen Babin Brookings, Oregon “It is a transporting experience to magical scenes and a place to practice and learn a different way of thinking, being, and breathing. It provides a very soothing environment where relaxation happens naturally and deeply.” ~Jennifer McIntosh



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Rockland, Maine “I have not played for a long time yet, but for the time being when I play it I feel more relaxed because I have fun during the game. I like the graphics, they are beautiful and interesting; and I love the tasks, they make me concentrate on them and forget everything else at that moment.” ~Ana Salles “The programs are a little tricky as sometimes you have to go backwards to get ahead-‐-‐-‐just like life. The scenery is awesome. Learning how to relax with the programs has immediate feedback, so you know if you are doing it right, even if it takes a while. The difficulty of each program can be lessened or increased as you learn how to control your body better. Learning how to control your breathing is great even after you stop playing. When you come upon a situation in real life, you can relate to the program and use what you have learned to improve your life.” ~Malcolm Faust Oakdale, California



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“I've already recommended it to a friend whose daughter has severe anger management issues. I suggested that she purchase it for her granddaughter who is in grade school as a way to introduce it to her daughter without triggering a defensive response.” ~Laurie Quon Los Alamos, New Mexico “I use the wild divine meditation "game" and I really enjoy it and recommend it. It works great for relaxation and stress relief. I would highly recommend you try this product.” ~Sharon Schwartz Costa Mesa, California



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“It is so worth it-‐it teaches you to breathe and listen to your heart, not your head.” ~Zane Grant Pueblo, Colorado “In our present way of life it is important to slow down and stop, not the physical body, but our minds, our ceaseless thinking, our never-‐ending worries, and our addictive obsessions. The tools provided by "Wild Divine" have been an enormous help in achieving this and as a result I have felt more relaxed, less stressed and have developed a greater ability to cope with the difficulties that life constantly challenges us with.” ~Michael O’Callaghan



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Newbridge, Ireland “Using the games of Wild Divine, made me stronger. It gives a special sort of strength. You are focused on your breath and at the same time you play a game. With beautiful music and beautiful pictures. Its a nice way to learn to meditate. I recommend it with all my heart.” ~Ine Richardson Doetinchem, Netherlands “My goals for using Wild Divine products are to create a better peace of mind and more importantly a greater "spiritual" connection with the world around me. Through the wonderfully fun interactive bio-‐feedback technology, meditation is something I look forward to even more than I used to. To be able to tangibly measure and assess my personal progress has bought a much greater awareness and understanding of people and the effects every day life has on me. This unique insight has given me a great



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gift of patience, sensitivity and calm and really helps me to cope with the joys and sometimes curve balls of life.” ~Charles Black St. Francis Bay, South Africa “Make an investment in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-‐being. The return on investment is huge. You are creating healthy habits and patterns that will last you a lifetime.” ~Lesley Pedlar Johannesburg, South Africa “I have a great deal of fun using Wild Divine! What really amazed us is how the product truly reads your body. Taking a deep breath and blowing a pinwheel on your screen which reacts depending on how hard you blow is fascinating! Also using the graphing I was stunned. Before beginning the session I felt relaxed and even though I was actually relaxed with no worries. When I looked at



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the graph I couldn't believe how much I was NOT relaxed. Wild Divine showed me I needed to relax further and help me to feel what relaxed REALLY feels like. Thank you for this wonderful product!” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine is a useful, well thought out program for stress management developed by the experts in the field. Can be used conveniently in the comfort of your home and as an alternative to stress management therapy in some cases.” ~Paula Bass Manassas, Virginia “This is the best product I have used to relax. It has also taught me a lot about meditation.” ~Deborah Marychuk



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Bloomfield, Connecticut “I went to a chiropractor that specialized in stress reduction. I also bought the wild divine at the same time. After completing the required amount of session I was given the stress test again. There was not much improvement except that he notices that my breathing had improved a lot. It was by practicing with wild divine that my breathing had improved. It was too expensive to continue with him so I continue with the wild divine.” ~Michel Laurin Southampton, Ontario “I originally bought Wild Divine to help cope with some emotional issues I was dealing with. After using it for this purpose, I began



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using it for general relaxation and meditative (spiritual) practices. I found that it really helped me to learn what it feels like to relax and to be mindful-‐-‐this sound like an obvious feeling (to know when you "feel" relaxed), but deep relaxation, for me anyway, has a distinct feeling. Wild Divine helped me to discover what that feels like and has taught me how to recall this feeling of relaxation at will.”

~Thomas Smith Glendale, Arizona “You've really got to try this to understand what it does. You get real data on how effectively you are relaxing, and can really learn to gain control of yourself.” ~Jeff Wilson Lindon, Utah



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“It is a wonderful opportunity to help build a meditation practice that is enjoyable. I know many people whose minds are so unused to silence that trying to immediately switch off the inner monologue is overwhelming. The interactive aspect of Wild Divine helps guide a noisy mind to a quiet and focused state, while providing an external goal that is easy to grasp on to.” ~Richard Jennings Haddonfield, New Jersey “After I lost my 19 year old son to suicide, I was feeling overwhelmed with sorrow, guilt, the stress of managing his estate and dealing with day to day stress. Add to this that I am going through menopause and you've got a huge bubbling pot of anxiety. This product helped me to turn off all of those stressors and feel more relaxed and at peace afterwards. I feel that I am able to keep my cool and deal with things in a more productive manner without losing it every time a setback occurs. I've come to realize that I can't change the things that bring me stress, but I can deal with them in a more productive manner now and not let them control me.” ~Beth Murphy



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Richardson, Texas “Using the Wild Divine products is a really cool way to use what feels like a computer game, along with biofeedback, to learn how to relax and meditate effectively. The biofeedback gives immediate feedback so you know if you're doing the various techniques correctly.” ~Anonymous “I'm just starting with this new product, Wild Divine (love the name), and since I struggle with meditating by myself, guided always works better for me, I thought this would be great. Plus it has some great healers behind it. Since you struggle too, I thought you may enjoy trying it as well!” ~Arden Piazza Altamonte Springs, Florida



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“Connecting with Wild Divine online has given me a way to stay balanced spiritually while connecting technologically using the internet. Connecting with friends and family through email and Facebook, searching the web for information, and at the same time being able to meditate, and to focus on calming and breathing techniques allows me to stay centered in heart and mind.” ~Anonymous “The places I go to with Wild Divine have become a safe haven that I carry with me in my heart. In the middle of a stressful day at work, I find Wild Divine images coming into my mind-‐-‐and my breathing changes and I am happier while still being present with the people with whom I need to interact. Happiness has been an elusive state of being for me. Wild Divine has helped me develop a serenity that is not always there, of course, but that is growing.” ~Ann Marie Ziomek Davis, California



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“Wild Divine is a community with a great effort -‐ reaching towards a more spiritual, more wondrous, more relaxed and loving humanity. I love to play with their programs, experiencing my inner states as deepening challenges. Whenever I use Wild Divine, I dive into deeper relaxation, joy, and closeness with my Being here. Thank You!” ~Gitprem “A journey into the Wild Divine is a journey on which you travel with the best of guides into a world of personal and spiritual growth.” ~Mary Bunker Highland, Michigan



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“Here is a great tool to try. I use it and it's fun to use and entertaining (specially the passage and wisdom quest). It's a fun way to gain insight in your mental and physical states and how you can alter them to positively affect your every day life. Because of the entertainment value, not much discipline is required, as opposed to sustaining a daily yoga or meditation practice. Sometimes after a long day I don't feel like sitting down for meditation or doing yoga but picking up any Wild Divine item has a very low threshold and I can do that. Usually I think I'll just do it for 5 or 10 minutes to relax but when you're at it, you easily use it for half an hour e.g. I know my physical self better now, can use powerful relaxation techniques when I need them and feel I am doing something good for my body and mind while having fun playing.” ~Anonymous “I've tried meditation classes and I felt too disconnected. The graphic interface, the games you play, the task you perform on Healing Rhythms are easier to relate to. They are comfortable to use so my mind doesn't wander. I feel a sense of accomplishment and progress. Well done!” ~John Mekrut Studio City, California



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“I use The Passage. It is very instructional as well as being a lot fun.” ~Marilyn Coronado Concord, California “I would tell my stressed out friend, who is not sleeping well and feels physically drained, to try Wild Divine programs. Wild Divine was suggested to me by one of my doctors. It's a fun way to decrease stress. Healing Rhythms is part of the program. Using the 15-‐step guided training manual you can choose the level most comfortable to suit your needs. Beginners may start at a lower level until you feel that you understand the concepts of meditations and move on to a higher level. The Wild Divine helps me significantly with by providing feedback on my breathing and heart rate during each guided session. I have severe fibromyalgia,



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I don't go one day without pain. Pain exhausts me and causes stress not just physically but mentally also. I've had Wild Divine for a couple of years now. Often enough I miss a day or two or more. I certainly know, in my head and body, if I miss too many of my regular sessions the stress will creep up again and my pain gets out of control. The Wild Devine program is easy to use. The benefits are remarkable. It's very calming and healing, just the ingredients for a less stressful and painful life. Another benefit for me is the amount of time the calming and healing will last. With regular sessions the calming and healing will last days. My goal is to be more consistent in using Healing Rhythms. I occasionally miss a few then miss a lot. This is often during times when I feel overwhelmed by life's events. Ironically, this is when I need to use Wild Devine and Healing Rhythms. Eventually I get back on track. Thank you.” ~Kathryn Larouche Imler Burnaby, British Columbia “Calm, relaxed and healthier by playing a video game sounds like a bad sales pitch! Come on! I believe in hard science and wish I could just relax....but I know too much. Wrong. One of the first lessons you learn in Wild Divine is calm is found inward. The integration of world cultures and technology is seamlessly united body and spirit. You may go into it looking for calm, but find energy and the newness of a childhood. Take two seconds and



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look inward-‐LISTEN. Isn't it worth a few bucks just to say you tried? Look inward.” ~Lisa “I think this product is very helpful for young people with anxiety as it teaches them to still their mind in a format that they are very familiar with, that is, computer software and games. It is also very useful to me as well, it is another tool I can use to help me relax and destress.” ~Therese Collins Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia “I've been hitting the gym for a while now and I find that when I am working on my arms for example, my whole body tenses with the effort. However, by applying what I have been practicing with Wild Divine I find I am able to apply this to my workout and relax my body so that the only muscles I am tensing is the target area. I get a much better work out. It's more focused and I don't waste energy so am able to do more. When lifting weights I am able to



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relax my mind so I don't think about how heavy they are and so am able to lift more for more reps than before. So Wild Divine helps me get a better workout!” ~Richard Boyle Courtenay, British Columbia “I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much we have appreciated your Wild Divine Biofeedback program and how it has helped our program and clients. The Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Unit is a licensed community mental health center in Spokane, Washington that works with children, families and adults effected by trauma, depression, anxiety and behavior problems. These are families that are at or below the



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poverty level and have limited support systems. Our agency also does acute legal and medical advocacy work with women and men effected by sexual assault and other crimes. Over the last five years, therapists in our program have been using Wild Divine to assist clients in learning how to recognize the signs of stress and then learning tools to help keep it managed. We have used this tool with clients of all ages. With our clients under 18 (and as young as age 6), we connect them to the biofeedback sensors so they can actually watch on the computer screen how their body responds to tension and relaxation. Some of our kids did not know there was a physical state other than stressed. While playing the games in the Journey to Wild Divine program, many were able to learn techniques, such as imagery and breathing, to calm their body and learn how the body and mind work together. We regularly connect the parents to the sensors as well to allow them to experience and learn. We enjoy watching how much fun they have learning how to calm themselves. With our adult trauma survivors, we know that some of them are still in danger and do not feel safe enough to fully relax. With these clients, we use Wild Divine to help them regulate their emotions so that they are bring their anxiety from a 9 or 10 to a 4 or 5. This allows them to be able to manage extreme anxiety and function better with their family or at work. Finally, working with trauma survivors is innately stressful to me and my staff. Staff members (including myself) use the program to disconnect from difficult cases and reconnect with themselves.” ~Dan Fox, LICSW Spokane, Washington “I am a psychiatric nurse and I purchased Healing Rhythms and Journey to use with my patients. It has been very helpful in teaching them how to tune in to their bodies and breathing and they soon come to realize that they DO have some control over



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what is happening to them and empowers them. I was asked to give a presentation to our Employee Assistance Program at our hospital and they have been using it with the employees that they have been counseling. It is very relaxing ...... and great fun.” ~Anonymous “It worked for me. I didn’t have to “believe” in. I just did it. I also discovered I could an energy that I could direct physically to any location throughout my body.” ~Anonymous “It's magical. When I did the Wild Divine I found that many things were just easier in my life or fell into place more. I got friends to purchase it and they loved it. It was a lot of fun. When I moved and couldn't take it with me I gave it to a dear friend and told him to use it every night to see what magic fell into his life.” ~Susan “Using the Wild Divine applications strips away all the day's stress and, with time and continued use, gives one techniques to deal with stressors that come along and to develop meditation routines.”



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~Anonymous “That when they are feeling stressed to get on, and use the program. Then meditate and think does any outside power have the power to control you to make stress or lose sleep over it.” ~Anonymous “Fun to play with!” ~Anuj “I see, my friend; It seems that you need help with identifying what's holding you back! For example, I couldn't make above a C average in college math classes until I discovered that a childhood experience from grade school caused my distress (unaware to my consciousness of course). When



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one is diseased or distressed (a less developed form of being diseased) creates or stimulates muscle tenseness that restricts circulation and breathing. This caused my brain to receive a C grade level of sustenance -‐ due to the balance of sustenance being used to sustain the muscle tension, you see! So, this experience along with many others have lead me to believe that -‐ "Just as pulling a splinter out removes the obstruction to healing, so does self-‐realization and understanding remove the obstructions to success and happiness." I bought the Wild Divine (Healing Rhythms) to help a close friend. She was unable to use the biofeedback unit that I have had for years, which in itself was something that I never thought I would see. So I started searching and after many moons and some weeks I found the Wild Divine products. It was love at first sight, but the software didn't quite fit our needs, but I was so impress by the concept and the people involved that I maintained a watchful eye. It didn't take long before I was saving for the product, because Healing Rhythms was released along with a new ion interface unit. This program was too good to be true, but it was. My friend was able to use it and quickly progressed through the courses with equally quick and wonderful improvements in her quality of life, and she's continuing to benefit. Well I was so impressed that I decided to own all of the programs offered by Wild Divine. If I ruled the world I would require its use in all of the schools, with some other things of course:-‐) Thank You!” ~Vergil Hudson San Diego, California



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“I have shared my Wild Divine software with friends -‐ I mean, allowed them to experience it on my computer and their reaction has been one of amazement and at least one has purchased the software. I learned that I can control my energy somewhat, and also to follow my heart and I have altered my daily routine to include yoga and meditation. I was first drawn to the software because it IS fun, trying to control those little things by concentrating energy -‐ and gradually mastering it.” ~Helen “It is a wonderful way to get control of many different parts of your life.” ~Ken “I recommend to my patients and enjoy with my grandson.” ~Rebecca “Wild Divine is a great introduction to meditation and breathing practices. Even if you have a lot of experience, it is a fun way to



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practice. The bio feedback is much more tangible than just hoping you are doing it correctly.” ~Anne “I found the breathing and relaxation exercises very helpful in coping with stress. I hadn't used the system for quite a while, but recently used it again, and was pleased to discover I could very quickly get back to the state of relaxation I had achieved in the past. I will definitely continue to use it on a regular basis, since having rediscovered the benefits.“ ~Dale “Wild Divine is a fun way to get many benefits from meditation. It was helpful in learning different focus, relaxation, and breathing methods. It makes meditation fun for those that might not be interested initially. My family all wanted in on the experience when they saw how cool the graphics and bio feedback was.” ~Kathy Thierry Colorado Springs, Colorado



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“I've found the many amazing products from Wild Divine to be a tremendous asset to my personal and spiritual growth. It's an incredible gift to access some of the most cutting-‐edge technologies for human potential through the Wild Divine website.” ~Glenn “It is a fun way to learn how to meditate, relax, and live a happier life.” ~Anonymous “I saw Wild Divine demonstrated at an NHR seminar and it looked fun, as well as a great way of learning some relaxation and meditation techniques. I'd recommend it to anyone needing to reduce stress or just wanting to experiment with the power of their mind.” ~Ian Paul Sharp



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“The program is a great way to learn how to meditate, to slowly increase your skill. By getting feedback on the process, it helps to teach me where I am holding back, and where I am being distracted.” ~Heather “I like watching Wild Divine's impact on my body as it happens. Very cool to watch the biorhythms. This makes it fun.” ~Anonymous “Well, I would tell my friend that I initially purchased the product for my son who happens to have ADHD. He would play it and learn to breathe properly and it would calm him down and he'd have focus. It was the one thing that he could do to calm himself completely. He absolutely loved it from the moment he tried it. I should mention that he was about nine years old at the time. The graphics and landscapes are mesmerizing! I love it too! It's just so beautiful to look at! I use it for meditating and relaxing. I have to say that this program is so innovative and immersive! I would recommend this program to everyone I know.” ~Kelly



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“I have chronic pain and find that I enjoy exercising my mind with Wild Divine. Being able to control some of my autonomic responses more effectively helps me cope with the distraction of the pain. In addition, I am more confident in my ability to weather bouts of more severe pain with the practice in relaxation technique.” ~Peg Blacksburg, Virginia “Interactive feedback. Learn to control your thoughts and breathing more effectively.” ~Tom “Wild Divine provides an opportunity to develop your ability to control your mind and body, and your awareness of your mind and body, in a process that is both fun and educational.” ~Arne Anderson Franklin, Michigan



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“Wild Divine is a fun way to teach your body relaxation techniques. The graphics and sounds are very engaging and vibrant. I work in a doctor's office where the doctor is recommending Wild Divine to her patients for relaxation and biofeedback purposes, so I get to "play" with the programs and equipment we receive. I have really enjoyed learning the meditative techniques.” ~Jennifer “I have used the Wild Divine myself and with others, and find it to be an amazing tool for improved mood, health and even spirituality.” ~Anonymous “I'd say that Healing Rhythms is a really helpful, structured way to learn to meditate and relax.”

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relaxation. I have personally purchased WD for my mother, my uncle and aunt and they enjoy using it as well.” ~Arash “This is the coolest program around. It's the forerunner of programs that allow you to control the process using your mind and body. Living in the future today! For my patients, I use it as a form of biofeedback training and recommend it to execs, pro athletes and ordinary folks who live stressful lives. Kids love it and it allows me to teach them how their mind and body control their wellbeing. I help them get rid of pain, headaches, stress and do better in school and athletics.” ~Thom Lobe, MD

“While it was fun, it helped me learn to integrate my intention with my body in a more productive way.” ~Anonymous “I would say it is an interesting way to practice bio-‐feedback and was very pleasant to use it.”



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~Rene “Wild Divine is really fun, and it taught me a new skill using biofeedback. It has helped me to meditate more effectively and even to control my heartrate during stressful times.” ~Anonymous “I really like the ways in which Wild Divine combines the adventuring and problem-‐solving of a game, with bio-‐centered activities that help me make clearer connections between my emotional and physical states. It has also taught me a lot about how I approach the "work" of relaxing-‐-‐which is sometimes frustrating, and always very funny (though I might laugh in the moment). The colors keep my magpie brain happy. There are some things that have kept me from exploring it fully, however; among them, often my hands are too cold for the sensors to read properly. This is frustrating because it has to do with having a very low body temperature, in general, and living in a cabin that is heated with a wood stove. As a result, sometimes I can't use it at all, unless I keep dipping my hand in a bowl of hot water. But,



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even this has taught me some things, like: go do something else, instead. :) “ ~Alice “I tried to learn meditation for years, but wasn't sure I was doing it right. The Journey not only taught me how to meditate, it gave me feedback as to how well I was doing. That feedback is simply invaluable. Without it, one is left to wonder how well one is doing, or even if one is practicing correctly. I am also an avid computer game player, and putting the program in the form of a game was simply brilliant. It's worth it for the game value alone (so much so that people can learn meditation without even realizing that that is what they are doing).” ~Michael Joseph “Quite helpful in promoting a technique and experience to facilitate a relaxed and peaceful state.” ~Anonymous



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“It gives you an understanding that you can get control of and influence your state in a fun and informative way.” ~Anonymous “I would recommend this to my friends and let them know that it definitely made an impact on me and my family during a critical time when stress was certainly a major part of our lives. Although I would not dwell on my husband's illness, he has since passed, it was a tool that we used to help us relax and drew us closer together. We did enjoy it immensely and I still use it when I am feeling that day to day grind get to me.” ~Peggy Friend “Good fun, try and you'll see.” ~Anonymous



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“My goal in using Wild Divine has been to come into deeper contact and understanding with my self; to develop a deeper connection and relationship with my 'divine' spark, essence and wisdom and to enjoy the journey of doing so!” ~Karla

“I ordered the Passages "game" and lightstone biofeedback interface during a period in my life when I was under extreme stress, and had anxiety and sleep issues. It exceeded my expectations. It is fun to use, and helped me to learn to control my anxiety and stress response. After using it occasionally for only a few weeks I noticed a big improvement in how I felt, both physically and emotionally. After a few months, I no longer had anxiety or sleep problems. It worked for me!”

~Anonymous “A fun way for guided meditation. Even if you've meditated before, this program will help by offering new challenges and opportunities. Think of it as Bio-‐feedback meets Myst!” ~Smiley



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“The world is flat! Spirituality is becoming global. Your Guru is wherever you can take your computer.” ~Andreas Germany “After losing my son almost 10 years ago, I was dealing with a lot of stress, anxiety and depression. I started seeing a psychologist and during one of my sessions with her, she let me use her "Healing Rhythms" to help me find a way to relax and relieve some of my anxiety with meditation. I was amazed at how well it worked and ended up actually purchasing a unit for myself. I have been using my "Healing Rhythms" for over 4 years now and love it!! There are times when I will go a few months without it (thinking I'm doing well and don't need it) and then find myself going back to it for a while. I am so thankful that I have it and can regulate my thinking/breathing and stress levels. It makes all the difference in the world........” ~Deb Chesney “This is the most unique and beneficial "video game" you have ever played.”



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~Michael Young Colorado “This is a combination of modern technology and ancient practice that can help a person reduce stress, be in the moment and realize potential.” ~George Ray “It is a very practical way to learn how to connect with the body. I have been sleeping better, I can relax much easier” ~Andrés Bogota, Columbia “I'm having fun and learning with Wild Divine. I've been able to react better to stressful situations, and because it's fun I'm motivated to continue, not just let it slip. The images are beautiful and relaxing as well.” ~Kristin New Buffalo, Michigan



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“While it is fun playing games that you control by hand it is a far greater and beneficial challenge to exercise your inner controls. I feel at peace with my mind after playing this, highly recommend” ~Søren Jensen “I have recommend it and this is what I said.....Try this...it will help you to be able to be able to focus your breathing and help you meditate, it will relax you and it will help you to help your body heal its self...it will let you know that you can control your mind and body.....” ~Tina “Wild Divine is like a video game that actually promotes a better lifestyle. It's fun to play and you learn so much about how your mind and body work either to increase stress and discomfort or to promote wellness. I used it with my children and saw a noticeable difference in their ability to cope with stress. I've also used it with clients and in only one or two sessions they reported some benefit! Truly awesome system!!” ~Elicia



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“I would tell a friend that it is a great way to learn how to meditate. It is an effective tool for beginning, intermediate and advanced meditators! There is no previous experience required, and you can keep building on skills you learn.” ~Lisa “I have had a lot of fun playing Wild Divine. I enjoyed paying very close attention from moment to moment to my body's state of relaxation and breathing, while gaining instantaneous feedback about what was actually happening within my body. I really loved creating effects on the screen by changing my breathing and inner body states. The images and colors are beautiful, the music is beautiful and inspiring, and I make things happen just by changing the energy in my own body! I have spent hours and hours playing with the grapher and trying different types of meditation with it, listening to inspiration or other lectures, and watching how each of these interacted with my body from moment to moment. I have experimented with generating feelings of gratitude and love and was able to observe how these different states influenced the game-‐screen and also my body's responses. Results that came from using Wild Divine and the Grapher: I'm more in tune with my own body and how it feels to be genuinely relaxed vs. just having a concentrated or quiet mind. There are many nuances to the mind-‐body connection and I have discovered and experienced more of



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the connections between spirit, mind, and body just by playing and observing. I definitely have had a lot of fun with it!” ~Julie Robillard “This is the only game that I will allow the children to play, and they love it.” ~Barbara “I have told my friends and family that the "Healing Rhythms" have helped me reduce my anxiety and stress. I have a good nite's sleep every night. In the last 3 years, there has been only 2 nights that I had trouble sleeping.” ~Annalee “Wild Divine is a fun way to practice better handling stress via in game challenges. It's tough, but the rewards will last!” ~Kristi “I've always been spiritual in my own way but I felt I needed something more. Something I can see and hear that make me feel connected. When I came across Wild Divine, I knew I had to try it.



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It looked fun and beneficial. I love the fact that you control everything with your breathing. You can see how much you can accomplish with meditation. It was like magic yet so real. Playing it regularly honestly, gave me peace of mind. I've never felt so connected and peaceful in my life. I felt love within me glowing out. Therefor I had more energy to be proactive and active generally. It worked so well with me I had to let my uncle with a heart problem try it. It worked wonders for him. He felt peaceful and he did feel healthier. I love this product. It is one of the most amazing products I've ever used and probably will continue to use.” ~Sara Takieddin “I have already recommended your products to friends and caregivers. I love using Wild Divine for relaxation and pain control. After using it for a short while, I was able to connect more with my body, with my emotions and able to relax. I love the beautiful graphics and the soothing music. It's a wonderful uplifting experience that you can have over and over again. I really appreciate the relief it's given me. I'm more able to control my pain and anxiety now. Thank you for making such a wonderful program.” ~Anne Marie Moris-‐McAllister



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“The products give you immediate and visual feedback of your relaxation.” ~Bob “This is one of the quickest ways I know to learn how to control your relative levels of excitation vs. relaxation. It's a fun tool that is relatively simple to use.” ~Marc “The Wild Divine system is great. I know that you are looking to improve your meditation techniques and with the bio feedback this system offers you can do just that. It does take a little bit to get use to it, but the result is better techniques and meditations that are more effective. It is also a lot of fun to go through the different “games” that teach you different breathing techniques.” ~Scott “I've found something really wonderful and I think you would not only enjoy it but benefit from it. Originally I wanted to try it with the hope that I'd find a way to better handle stress and be more in contact with my spiritual side but I've gained so much more than I expected. I not only got what I was looking for but I am more relaxed, physically feel healthier and am better able to relate to



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other people. I notice that my job is easier and I attribute it to Wild Divine because I'm in a better place and I sleep 100% better. This has been such a wonderful experience for me that I wanted to share it with you and I know you'll be happy you tried it because will find benefits that you never expected and will last the rest of your life.” ~Anonymous “I find wild divine helps me focus my thoughts so that I'm in control of them. This allows for far better concentration and sleep.” ~Anonymous “I found this really great package that helps you relax and is also a fun game. Using the Wild Divine I was able learn how to better control my breathing and heart rate though different games and puzzles.” ~Alex Montreal, Canada “I would say this is a useful tool. It's nice to have biofeedback as you meditate because you see both that you are accomplishing something very real (lowering heart rate and skin conductivity),



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and having these measurements in front of you provides you with a goal to aim for. You can turn it into a game and it is satisfying to achieve your goal -‐ you feel great!” ~Michael “The music is great. The game is wonderful and you learn about your breathing. It will definitely help you relax. When I listen to the CD, I go right back to the same feelings I get when I play the game.” ~Lori “I purchased the Journey to Wild Divine and absolutely love it. I wasn't sure how the biofeedback would work, but it was so simple and easy to use. I have an anxiety disorder and have always had a challenge with deep breathing, but this was the perfect way for me to focus and gain better control. I love the feeling of accomplishment and serenity. What a fun way to gain a deeper sense of peace and tranquility. After doing a session, I literally feel more at peace, less distracted and centered...it's perfect right before bed.” ~Tricia Portland, Oregon



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“Using bio feedback has taught me the best way to slow my heart rate and lower my blood pressure. I've also learned to meditate more effectively which has decreased my stress level more than any drug or other product. Also, the lessons are very enjoyable and even fun for this ‘control freak’” ~Jan Lavahot Springs, Utah “I have this machine that measures bp and through it can mentally lower the bp-‐ and the game attached helps in a fun way” ~Andy Dula “I love Journey to Wild Divine -‐ at first it was a fun internet game even though I had never interactive computer games. After the fun, the rewards were tremendous as far as relaxation and a feeling of spirituality. From that, I purchased other Wild Divine products and have found them to be even more meditative and helpful in my efforts to be more aware of my stress responses. Thank you, Wild Divine.” ~Sheri Drips



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“I would tell my friend(s) that its a very relaxing game to play and that he/she will have many many hours of fun playing it.” ~Pushkar “The Wild Divine system was given to me as a gift and it has turned out to be the best gift I ever received. I am going through a divorce, moving across the country and changing jobs. The stress level was affecting every aspect of my life. The Wild Divine system allowed me to stop the mental chatter that seemed to be preventing me from concentrating on my day to day activities. I also found it improved my sleep as I was able to visualize the activities from the Wild Divine.” ~Kim Hynes “I was looking for something to use for my clients, I tried it myself and I had fun and at THE Same Time I learned to relax and handle stress better. I want this for everyone, fun, learn and improve yourself!!!” ~Anonymous



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“Dear Friend, You should try the Wild Divine! It's meditation the computer game. It is a lot of fun, and it gives you a way to quantify some of your meditative practice. Enjoy!” ~Joe “Using Wild Divine is an amazing way to increase your awareness of yourself in a non-‐judgmental way so that it is easier to change reactions to stress that can create pain and sleeplessness. That's what I was able to do by "playing". It doesn't feel like work at all.” ~K Schwartz “I've recommended the Wild Divine games to several friends and also suggested to two store owners who sell metaphysical products that they check it out and consider selling it. The games provide a wonderful arena to both be aware of and develop a greater mind-‐body awareness, in an atmosphere that is quiet, supportive, and fun. I would recommend it to anyone.” ~Mike Nelson Pedde



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“I used the products of Wild Divine and feel happy to make my dream come true. I tried many methods to learn to meditate with no results, I have achieved great results and best of all, now I can meditate on a regular daily basis and feel very happy of the beautiful changes that I am enjoying miraculously. BLESSINGS FOR YOUR TEACHINGS” ~Anonymous “It is an original manner of relaxation and feeling calm.” ~Amelia “You will learn the subtle art of controlling your physical and emotional states with entertaining and challenging exercises. You will be introduced to a new world of kindred souls looking for something more than a new gadget or distraction. This is a mind/soul evolution tool.” ~Dr. Jeff Miller Blue Springs, Missouri



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“Ana, our sensory therapist, recommended Wild Divine for my daughter and myself. We both had anger issues from being attacked in our home. Wild Divine helped us release this anger in a short amount of time and we are able to have joy in our lives now. Wild Divine gave us many different tools to relieve stress and stressful situations before they manifest into physical ailments. The graphics and music are beautiful. We are so grateful to Wild Divine and still use the programs to this day, 3 years later. Thank you” ~Jill “Using the Wild Divine "game" one learns to breath better, relax deeper, and becomes more creative. I love Mine!!” ~Linda Knapp “Things that used to bother you -‐ won't! You'll wonder why those things ever fired you up! Did you always complain about traffic, the heat, bossy siblings? No big deal anymore! You'll be able to say "shut up" without getting personal and instead of grinding your teeth and "taking it "! You'll notice people approaching you or engaging you when it didn't usually happen so easily! AND for



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whatever reason, little things will start to "occur" that benefit you (out of the blue)! Seriously!” ~Kevin “I bought this program that was not only fun to use, but also taught me biofeedback techniques enabling me to change the way I respond to outer stimulus.” ~Richard “Wild Divine helps you discern if you are really relaxing or if you just think you are in measurable terms. My very active grandson uses it too, and although he loves the high energy exercises more he did learn to calm himself enough to accomplish many of the quiet sections too.” ~Moira “The Wild Divine is a very special product you've never seen before. It's a game beyond ... Enjoy and win by relaxing, not by skills of your thumb and not by aggression. Listen to the music, watch the colourful movies, go for the relaxing challenges!” ~Chris Laarman



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Netherlands “In using Wild Divine, I wanted to learn how to meditate more effectively. The game helped me relax and focus on breathing, while the visualization and feedback made the whole experience more immersive. It's a wonderful tool!” ~Anonymous “It depends on the friend. I have already gotten 4 people to buy it and each had different needs. I have demonstrated it for them, and guided them using words that helped them with the issues that they were concerned with. One was very stressed and in serious mental discomfort. Another was interested in deepening her meditation practice and enhancing her physical peace. Another interested in bio-‐feedback mechanisms for her yoga practice and the last liked the graphics and was interested in energy control” ~Shelley “My goal was to learn meditation to reduce stress. I feel I have had some success in this area, but It is difficult to quantify how successful such efforts are, as they are quite subjective. However, there is one area in which I feel the success is definite. On the



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(relatively infrequent now) occasions that I have trouble getting to sleep, I find that the timed breathing technique that I practice in the Passage/Wisdom-‐Quest games does help me to fall asleep quickly. This skill alone is worth the time and effort I invested in the games.” ~Anonymous “I recommend Wild Divine products to help deal with stress and to and to help develop or further a spiritual connection” ~Anonymous “It is a beautiful way to relax and free your mind from the tightness that everyday stress causes. It also helps train you to access that feeling even when you are not at you computer. The imagery is magical and the music carries you there!” ~Dr. Julie Armstrong, Psy.D “I had spastic colitis and after learning meditation, it went away with no drugs being needed.”



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~Pat Cook “Wild Divine is a great way to connect with your mind. We get so caught up in the rat race that we don't know how to disconnect. We are thinking all the time and so we think we know what our minds hold and what we think, but we really don't. Wild Divine, besides being a great way to relax at the end of the day, helps you develop a quiet, calm, safe space to get to know what is lurking in the space between your ears.” ~Kerry Cypress, Texas “Wild divine is a very fun and interesting program to use with children and yourself. I've enjoyed playing with it and learning to relax and breathe as I use the program.” ~Jim “I bought Journey to Wild Divine and The Passage because I had previous experience working in a biofeedback lab and knew the benefits that could come from a program like this. I bought it while I was in nursing school -‐ an accelerated program with



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honor's courses. I was working full time and going through IV treatments every other week for an autoimmune disorder. Looking back, I have no idea how I made it through. I'm sure Wild Divine helped. I didn't have much time to relax so I knew what time I had needed to be quality down time. Stress levels were very high and I was dealing with the fatigue of a chronic illness as well as the side effects of treatments. I took my laptop and Wild Divine into one of my nursing professors to give her the experience and have had a few friends play with me also. I truly believe it was a key to getting me through school while maintaining my sanity.” ~Anonymous “I was stressed out in general, and started having more frequent migraines. In reading about migraine treatments, I found out about biofeedback devices, and then saw information about the Wild Divine family of products. I bought The Passage and Wisdom Quest, and tried them out for a while. I learned how amazing it feels to really breathe and found myself unconsciously taking deep breaths whenever I started to get stressed out at work. I'm not sure I know how to meditate properly, but I understand better how to help calm myself and be more balanced when I'm upset.” ~Anonymous “First purchased Wild Divine to increase relaxation but as I progress I find the desire to achieve a spiritual awareness the most



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important goal. I may not be as successful yet in achieving my goals but I am confident that being persistent in my practice I will achieve a higher quality of life and deeper relaxation.” ~Pat Fletcher “It was -‐and still is!-‐ very nice to 'play the games', for several reasons: 1. you actually have to relax to get the wanted results, which sometimes turns out to be very hard to achieve 2. the landscape you are in is very attractive, with lots of surprises in the exercises 3. in most cases I like the voices and the music very much” ~Peter Netherlands “It's very relaxing, meditative, focusing and has helped with my nerves in performance situations.” ~Anonymous “The Wild Divine products are fun and can help relax and open other avenues to a greater understanding of the world at large.”



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~Anonymous “This program is fun and helped me to recognize my body and it's reactions more so I identify stress more readily and can do something about it.” ~Janice “It is an excellent way of improving your focus and ability to relax. All while having fun. I always sleep better after every session.” ~Mathias Gaunitz Sweden “The friend I showed Wild Divine to did get it for herself. At the time we were both working for the same company in a highly stressful environment, and she could see for herself that I had found something that enabled me to de-‐stress. She was also attracted to the beautiful, colorful graphics, which are truly divinely wild!” ~Anonymous



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“Dear "Friend" recently we were talking about our yoga practice and you mentioned that you were looking for more of a spiritual practice. Well I have a fun computer game that I have been using for the past year. It is visually stunning and highly engaging. It is a form of biofeedback that helps you to learn how to slow your system as well as speed it up. Its not just a simple heart rate manipulation. I learned from this software the ability to be calmly alert as well as how to relax.” ~Kati Swanson Washoe, Nevada “After using all three programs many, many times, I've become more familiar with each use with what it takes to physically and mentally relax effectively. I've purchased all three programs twice and have it installed at work, at home, and now I carry my lightstone back and forth and have it installed at my second home since my job has been transferred 1 1/2 hours away from home, over a mountain range, due to budget constraints. I first purchased the program probably 6 years ago, and I still use it often.. I love the graphics and the game aspect and would love for a new one to be produced, but I also enjoy replaying the games and using the Healing Rhythms meditations.” ~Kathy Ukiah, California



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“I got into Wild Divine because I loved the visuals and I loved watching how my relaxation responses affected the "game". When playing, I enjoyed the relaxed focus I developed and loved the "journey" I went on. After playing over time, I learned to recognize how different parts of my body relax. I also have visual images now that illustrate what happens to my heart rate when my breathing slows and how I achieve coherence. It definitely is a much more calming way to "play" on the computer!” ~Barbara “I especially love the song and the sound track. I love how much fun it is to completely relax and have loads of fun at the same time!” ~Anonymous “Im more conscious of my body, my emotions and my breath and that help me to take decisions and live better” ~Anonymous



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“Initially, I started using Healing Rhythms to learn how to relax. The program was extremely effective for learning how to relax, both mentally and physically. Over time, I also noticed other changes. I have arthritis in my hands and feet, and the pain diminished considerably. I noticed a change in my sleep hygiene: no more waking up at 4 in the morning, unable to get back to sleep. I became less irritable, which resulted in improved relationships both at home and at work. Was Healing Rhythms instrumental for all these positive changes? I'm firmly convinced that it is, as that was the only variable that changed. I recommend these products highly. They are a terrific value!” ~Linda “After being diagnosed with AAD many years ago, I felt like an experiment with all the medication that were tried, and the side effects were often worse then the condition itself. I was VERY skeptical about Wild Divine, but it looked like fun and was too interesting to pass up. I was amazed. From the start I was almost scared at how I could control what I was looking at on the PC screen, with only my emotions and mind. Wild Divine showed me the power of the mind, and how a person can use this power to control MANY aspects of their life. Wild Divine is absolutely amazing. I would say that it will blow your mind, but even better -‐ it can HEAL your mind!” ~Anonymous



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“I bought the Wild Divine system to help me lower my high blood pressure. When I used the biofeedback system, I felt more relaxed and had lower blood pressure. I'm now using it to get a better night's sleep. If you make time to use the materials and equipment, it will surely improve your life!” ~Larry Hurst Portland, Oregon “I enjoy using it. It's fun because it in a game format. I get to explore both another world and what my body is capable of doing or rather what I am capable of doing with my body. My pain levels lower and I sleep a little bit better.” ~Anonymous “This is an awesome program that you can use to any level and still have fun doing it. For me, I have had fun and learned how to reach places I have never experienced.” ~Anonymous



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“I was intrigued by the concept of using biofeedback technology that had great visual appeal in its format. Many traditional biofeedback systems are rather sterile in their visual construction. Any lingering skepticism I had quickly gave way to fun, laughter, and relaxation. The journeys are well-‐ developed, quite appealing, and very helpful.” ~Joseph Kochansky, MA York, Pennsylvania “It’s really fun and calming.” ~Anonymous “It's just amazing to control the game with your inner state ! The way you feel you can see on screen and manage actions. Then you learn to change that state on command... Then you gain access to more precise feeling about yourself, you discover again the infinite treasure you're made of!”



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~Sylvain France “Wild Divine's Healing Rhythms enabled me to tap into my inner calm and the latent power of my spirit. It has been of great overall benefit to me in my life, which has been punctuated recently by the tragic loss of my beautiful wife and other traumatic events.” ~Anonymous “I use it with hyperactive children, and kids do so well with it....” ~Ruby Grand Prairie, Texas “A friend of mine let me try "The Passage" from Wild Divine. It was a lot of fun and stunningly beautiful. I was going through an extremely stressful time and I ordered the Super Bundle Pack for myself. I wasn't really aware of how much my thoughts affected my body before using biofeedback. But with Wild Divine I learned to be consciously aware of my stress level and how to control it. I



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would definitely recommend this to a friend -‐-‐ actually, I wouldn't be a real friend if I didn't.” ~Anton Hout “I would tell them about my purchase of wild divine and what it was for also tell them that there are many resources available to make for a more stress free life style” ~Lorna Eells Kingsbridge, United Kingdom “I had recently had to sell my business do to an unexpected illness that damaged my heart at the time I was only 37. It is critical that I keep stress to a minimum in my life. Wild Divine has helped me achieve that on say many levels. It has changed my life. I sleep better, am more relaxed. I can see the bigger picture in a clear manner and see where others may be coming from and avoid confrontations through compassion. It is fun and YES I have recommended it to all of my friends. It is the best meditation tool and stress reliever on the market today. Thank you for keeping me healthy Wild Divine!” ~Rachel Smith



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“It is a fun way to learn how to focus and relax. Many people are not aware they need to relax. This is a good way to find out and do something about it. Enjoy and grow.” ~Ola Steinbach “I found the "game" was an excellent tool for helping me to connect to the relaxation response in my mind and body. I have had very little awareness of stress I was holding physically and mentally and the activities gave me a visual positive feedback that helped me to recognize and learn to more skillfully relax myself. It was also a fun way to start to learn how to relax that felt very accessible.” ~Anonymous

“I own my own business and came across the site and was intrigued with the concept of Biofeedback, so after a little thought I took the plunge and ordered the Game and was soooooo amazed when it came. After the initial learning how to use it I was sooo excited about the results of controlling you breathing and heart rate could get you through the game....with the results that was both relaxing and amazing all together. I am more able to deal with stress and I love it. I would absolutely recommend it to you....”

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“It was a bit awkward at first. It was new to me and took awhile to get my mind focused and body relaxed. Now, after a session, I feel relaxed and energized at the same time.” ~Mark “Most people do not have an intuitive understanding of the relationship between the state of theirs minds and the state of their bodies: they need "proof". I already knew that I live in an almost permanent alpha state, and I enjoyed using Wild Divine to hone my meditation skills. But the people that I showed it too (and who later bought it) literally screamed with excitement as they learned that they had "mind control" over their bodies. They literally became so excited that they had to stop and calm themselves. The real challenge is to take the newly learned skills and make them part of day to day behavior.” ~Anonymous “The products Wild Divine offer are incredibly innovative, beautiful, fun, and deeply informative.” ~Anonymous



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“I have found this program to be very user-‐friendly and fun. It allows us to fully experience relaxation in the setting of your own home. I recommend this program to many of my patients after a course of treatment for home follow up care. They appreciate it and always call the office to ask if the whole family can use it.” ~Seth “The product is a fun way to teach troubled children how to relax and meditate!” ~Sean “Try this. I think it would help you get your mind under control and would help you sleep better at night.” ~Kenny “Wild Divine has helped me cope more effectively with everyday stress helping me learn skills which allow me to more effectively handle my environment.” ~Judith



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“Actually, together with a yoga group for the 60th birthday of the teacher I gave Wild Divine to the teacher. She was very happy with it. This also meant a recommendation for the other yoga 'students'. Since then, we all recommended it to other people and some followed the recommendation by buying it.” ~Paul Meijer “Wild Divine is an esthetically beautiful product that taught me how to meditate more effectively and to reduce my stress. Another way to say it is using this product has enabled me to be more "centered" -‐ present, open and connected in my life. The instant feedback is essential to learning and allowed me the confidence that I was (and am) steadily improving in my abilities. All that -‐ and its FUN to use and practice with!” ~Sue Staker “If you're looking for a great way to relax and meditate and have fun doing it, try Wild Divine. I enjoy it very much and also my grand children love to play it. It's amazing what can be accomplished in a short time. Really love it.” ~George



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“This is a fun and easy to use interactive program that is very informative and beneficial. I use this with many patients for a variety of concerns including, anxiety, sleep issues, and low self-‐esteem.” ~Jessica “This is a unique and beautiful interactive experience. “ ~Regina Harris “This may sound weird, but read through. All the "normal" benefits aside, relaxation, sleep, stresslessness, etc. etc, I've improved my Kicking percentage 23%. As the goal kicker for my rugby team, I'm hitting around 93% of my kicks. (Professionals average around 70%, as I did.) Kicks happen just after a high level of action, so I instantaneously drop into the Heart Breath, size up the kick, and, boom, split the uprights. No matter how exhausted, out of breath, I am from general play, I can hit the heart breath usually in one go...(I found WD through my Mom, who found it through Deepak. She didn't want to take pain meds, so she learned to meditate with WD.)” ~Kevin Sullivan “I wanted to work on my focused breath work, so as to meditate more effectively. The parables and exercises in the Wild Divine



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series have helped me to breathe with more focus and intent. I have had a tremendous amount of fun!” ~Giselle “This is an awesome game that makes it fun to learn to relax. You get immediate feedback as to the condition of your inner self.” ~Sandra Grafschaft, Germany “Great biofeedback experience!” ~Anonymous “The breathing exercises helped relax and relieve stress.” ~Anonymous “I was excited that there was a positive computer game available and bought for fun. It really helped me focus my breathing and understand my body rhythms and mind body connection.” ~Rev. Sue Crane



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“My goal in using Wild Divine is to gain feed back and see results from learning different breathing and meditation techniques. The feedback helps to accomplish these goals by immediately showing when you achieve the proper technique. I use it to train myself to control my biological rhythms to calm and soothe through breathing and meditation techniques to combat performance anxiety. I can then teach my piano students these techniques to help them create relaxation and meditation skills to benefit them for a more comfortable relaxed performance as well.” ~Sharla Van Cleave, NCTM “My goal was to control stress and Wild Divine does that beautifully, both literally and figuratively. I'm better able to control stress and feel more relaxed. I sleep better. Using it has also relieved the muscle spasms in my neck. The fact that it's fun to use is a bonus. I've purchased a program for my brother, who suffers from chronic pain. He says it helps him cope. Thanks!” ~Mary “I think of the Sun Realm as a place I actually GO to. Using The Passage and Wisdom Quest, I wander around and have friends there. I think of healing rhythms as classes I take when I'm there. It has inspired me creatively as a writer. Even the color scheme is uplifting and draws me to it. Even though my meditation practice



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has waxed and waned through the years, just knowing they were there for me was a comfort. Now as I cultivate a practice in earnest, they are indispensable. Thank you is not enough to say to you folks, but THANK YOU!” ~Susan Doran “I have already recommended wild divine to many people, and shown them the programmes on my computer. I tell them how much fun it is to learn to relax.” ~Shirley United Kingdom “The potential for creative use in a therapeutic context seems to be wide open, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next round of product development. Wild Divine seems to be poised on the cutting edge of a new breed of interactive software, and as a sociologist I can easily imagine some striking innovations in the direction of "multi-‐player" open-‐ended experiences (e.g. achieving "flight" through a fantasy-‐scape via multiple/mutual HRVC, etc.)” ~David Hopping “In the wild world of gaming, my personal preference was not something that involved violence. That choice alone eliminated the majority of products. I wanted color, visual imagery, and beautiful sound along with knowing, as I immersed myself into the



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multidimensional reality of the game, I would also benefit my self. In playing Wild Divine, I began learning techniques and abilities I could take with me into the everyday material world and apply. Now that is what I call a game. A game of enlightenment. I became more peaceful, more joyful, more patient with myself and others, and I continue to enjoy playing both the original Wild Divine The Passage, and also Wisdom Quest The Journey. Seeing my personal feedback by way of playing with the energy in the games, is an eye opening exposure to my energy and how I control and utilize it for the best good in my everyday interactions with others. We are exposed to a stressful demanding world, but we are not victims, we are conscious co-‐creators of our experience, and these games will show you how.” ~Debby Rosenberg “That using Wild Divine was a fun way to learn how I could become more aware of my breathing, and how to influence that, to relax and reduce stress in my life.” ~Anonymous “I was initially attracted to the combination of video gaming with meditation/relaxation and was immensely impressed with the ways in which the story, graphics, and biofeedback were



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incorporated together. Entertainment that actually improves quality of life is a wonderful achievement!” ~Anonymous “I use Healing Rhythms for stress relief. I have found it amazingly helpful in learning how to manage my stress through breathing. I've recommended it to a number of friends and bought one as a gift.” ~Anonymous “LIVE MORE SATISFIED” ~Shraga Sade Israel “To learn meditation, books are good, a good teacher is better, but what is essential is quality feedback. Not even the best teachers can give you the kind of instant and personal feedback on how effective your meditation practice is becoming, like Wild Divine does.. I have been meditating all my life. Even after nearly 35 years, Wild Divine showed me new ways to improve within a week of using it.”



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~William Gresham, Oregon “I would say it’s a fun way to spend time interacting with key people like Deepak Chopra, and being taught stress reduction and meditation, and biofeedback” ~Anonymous “Very nice game. Good graphic. Unique story and interface. Unique device that measure your mood.” ~Wojciech “I love your products -‐ and am so positively conditioned that as soon as I hear the music my heart rate drops and I feel deeply relaxed! I have also used all three products with my clients -‐ enhancing their cognitive behavioral and insight therapies with biofeedback training. As such, clients with PTSD, panic and anxiety disorders, and patients with cardiovascular disease have clearly benefited from this combined treatment modality approach! Their physicians even refer for this multi-‐modal treatment approach, noticing the significant improvement in their patients!! Thanks for making biofeedback training so accessible!” ~Dr. Cindy Westergaard Sitka, Alaska



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“A wonderful tool for engaging the conscious mind to listen. It strengthened my ability to be calm and relaxed while still alert. Strengthened my ability to be present, observe without falling into normal reactions, allowing space and pause to choose a more informed response. Also, I found it helpful in improving a variety of breathing techniques associated with meditation. The biofeedback within the context of an adventure/game keeps the curiosity up as a reward during the learning. In particular I appreciate the first game's story line and introduction into concepts and exercises. Healing Rhythm's modules make practice and review more time efficient. I wish there were more biofeedback games that are as much a delight and joy to work with as the Wild Divine products.” ~Laurel Seattle, Washington “The only way to experience is to try it” ~Anonymous “I work with cancer patients and it is as important for me to destress as it is for them to relax (especially during chemotherapy ). I tell friends as well as clients that this is an excellent and fun way to learn biofeedback, to learn to meditate and to relax.”



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~Darlene DeManincor, PhD Oakland, California “I started using the Wild Divine programs to learn how to manage stress more effectively. The programs are very easy and enjoyable to use. The graphics are beautiful. I have learned many skills from the programs and have become a calmer, more relaxed and compassionate person.” ~Anonymous “I bought wild divine for her and gave it to her with a card -‐ I love you for who you are.” ~Deirdre “The wild divine passage is like walking the road to Santiago de Compostella on your PC : a mirror to face your true self ....” ~Anonymous “As a writer and producer things get very hectic for me. Wild Divine helps me when I get super busy and stressed. Taking a half hour or so to get my mind and body relaxed is worth the time in increased productivity, better sleep, clearer thinking and allowing



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me to be more creative. My one complaint is that the finger rings don't work well for my husband who could really use it for his high blood pressure.” ~Tasha “IT IS A GREAT TOOL, YOU SHOULD HAVE AT HOME, BECAUSE YOU CAN FOLLOW THE TUTORIALS TO ACHIVE YOUR GOALS. I USE IT BY MY SELF AND HELPED ME VERY MUCH IN FEEL MORE RELAXED, IT WAS THE ONLY WAY I COULD POSSIBLE UNDERSTAND WHAT "LET IT GO" MEANS. NOW I HAVE ONE AT MY BIOFEEDBACK OFFICE AND USE IT FOR THE FIRST 3 O 4 SESSIONS. AT HOME SOME TIMES IT IS FUN, WITH MY CHILDREN'S FRIENDS PLAY, AND LOOK WHO GETS RELAX, OR CONTROL HIS EMOTIONS ETC... YOU SHOULD TRY AND GET ONE FOR YOUR SELF.” ~Dolores Mexico “I feel that I have a more relaxed night after I meditate it helps slow my heartbeat and makes me feel more in charge of my life.” ~Mary Nelson “My goal was to help my clients learn relaxation skills. It proved to work really well, especially for my clients whose verbal skills were not so great. As a diagnostic tool, it gave me insight into how my



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clients were able to relax in the moment. I personally had fun with it and would use it on occasion to relax.” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine is the most fun I've had deepening my spiritual practice. It feels like I'm being given a treat without the cheat!” ~Marion “I use Healing Rhythms with adolescents to teach relaxation and meditation. It has been a very effective tool with them. They truly enjoy the interactive quality of the games and tell many of their friends about the programs in our school. I have a number of students that will use it before tests and presentations.” ~Anonymous “It’s fun and very relaxing. There are many different levels you can choose from so it never gets boring!” ~Anonymous “By learning how to control your own thoughts and the physical manifestation of said thoughts within your body through playing



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Wild Divine can be truly insightful into calming down and taking control of external stimuli on your own mind and psyche.” ~J. Michael Rollins “I've enjoyed the lessons and the learning. The results have allowed me to gain more mastery with my stress symptoms and solutions.” ~Barbara Lynnwood, Washington “At the time of purchasing the Wild Divine I was very spiritually active and enjoyed many products on the market. I was pleasantly surprised at the fun I had. It helped me in my spiritual path and was fun!!! I have purchased many workshop type books and nothing can compare to the Wild Divine. Thank You!” ~Judy “As a migraine sufferer and chronic "stress bomb", I was intrigued as soon as I found out that there was a computer game that could help me learn biofeedback to help control my stress and that would help me learn meditation techniques. When I started Wild Divine, I found that it was everything advertised and more -‐ and so much fun! I talked my mother into trying it, and she enjoyed the



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game even more than I did, becoming heavily involved in the online forum community where she was able to interact with like-‐minded people from around the world. I still recommend this game highly to anyone interested in biofeedback or natural stress control.” ~Anonymous “I have mentioned Wild Divine to a number of my friends and family, its helped me with so many thing that have been going on in my body for the past several years. For example, I have IBS I do the deep breathing, meditation and just trying to become aware of how my feelings are feeling..if that makes sense Im not sure. But this gave me relief and I feel like Im helping my body. I owe this all to Wild Divine products. I purchased Healing Rhythms for my mother and she loves it. I wish there was someway that I could tell more people about your products....especially elderly people who I really really think would benefit from your products if there were exposed to them.” ~Chris Kiczek “Do you want to really experience your own body? Feel powerful and self-‐directed, yet deeply generous to yourself and others? The wonder of this is that playing with your inner world brings acceptance, and elegance. I sought to direct my own heartbeat, excitement levels, and hormonal responses: and that is exactly



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what I got -‐ and it was fun! I went on to enjoy my day-‐to-‐day experience with an added joy.” ~Damon Keen Newcastle, Australia “My goal was greater self-‐awareness. To date, I have found nothing that compares with Wild Divine in that respect.. As a result of achieving my own goal, it occurred to me, as a hypnotherapist, that perhaps it might prove similarly successful with my clients. In fact, it has been very successful. The bio-‐feedback has enabled clients to learn to relax and control reactions in situations where they formerly panicked, or required sedation. (e.g. visits to dentists; visits to physicians for "shots"; and using elevators)” ~Mary Ramsay Largo, Florida “I would tell my friend that Wild Divine provides a wide range of learning opportunities, a means for self monitoring and fun ways of learning to be more fully who we are created to be.” ~Anonymous “I use Wild Divine with my patients (combat veterans returning from deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan). Wild Divine has been successful at alleviating sleep disturbances and teaching my veterans about the process of relaxation (letting their guard down, allowing themselves to feel calm and at peace). The immediate



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feedback they receive throughout the program is EXTREMELY helpful for this population. The sensors provide information that guides them and comforts them at the same time. Additionally, Wild Divine has helped veterans with mild Traumatic Brain Injuries cope with headaches and issues of pain. I have enjoyed teaching the veterans how to use the program and am ever so grateful for the results I have witnessed.” ~Anonymous “This is a fabulous way to help you learn to access that place of quiet inside. If you take the time to do the practice, which the game helps you do in a really fun way, then when you want to tap into that meditative state or relax in a moment of stress, you already know how to do it and it becomes easy as you've created the habit by playing the game! I was able to do this, and the results that I got were that I learned how to raise or lower my state of excitement or agitation by breathing and focusing my mind. Overall, I had a great deal of fun in doing the game and am pleased by the results of the game as well.” ~Susan “It's fun to use, the graphics are good, the music is AWESOME, and the games give good biofeedback” ~Elaine



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“I purchased the Wild Devine Bundle Pack only a week ago therefor I have no knowledge of the longer time effect of playing Wild Divine. So I will describe my short experience with the Game The passage. I enjoy it very much cause for me It is a great way to leave all the daily troubles and problems behind and dive in into a beautiful and exciting world of adventures. It is palpable that the Game was created with a lot of love and passion. I enjoy it very much how like magic I can influence the game with relaxation it guides me into a wonderful balanced and harmonic state of mind. Like having a beautiful dream............It just makes me feel good. I love it. Ps . Sorry for my poor english its not my native tongue and I do not know so many words to express all the feelings and sensations I had while playing the game.” ~Esthy Switzerland “It's an amazing tool if you have the time to keep with it. It is hard for me to find the time to sit down with a 4 year old in the house. Also i wasn't sure if it worked properly or if i wasn’t doing it well at times. I really need to do it more!!” ~Anonymous “I'm a Vietnam veteran who's been suffering from the effects of PTSD for a number of years. I've tried various meditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques on my own, but with only



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partial success. I wanted to avoid the use of medication because of its side effects and that it truly does not cure the problem. Wild Divine (specifically Relaxing Rhythms) provides a guided technique with immediate feedback. I have been able to refine and greatly improve my relaxation through the guided breathing and meditation exercises. I write daily in my journal to keep track and encourage myself. I use it every morning and I continue to improve over the past year. I've committed myself to always using it. It has become a part of my lifestyle. The only thing better would be having an actual coach/teacher available everyday; that is not feasible for anyone.” ~Daniel Cicora Mayfield Heights, Ohio “The Wild Divine software allows me to approach my spirituality from a fun place, more like playing a video game. It helps me focus better and find that "alpha brain wave" quicker.” ~Yvonne Charneskey “I find it interesting and enjoyable, as well as being a unique computer game.” ~Anonymous



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“I have had Wild Divine for several years. My goal was to relieve stress using a tool that was instructional but fun. I have enjoyed the program and feel calmer and more focused when i use it. i love the scenery in the program.” ~Denise “Wild Divine has a really fun interface based on BioFeedback. It will help you learn to meditate more effectively, de-‐stress, and learn to control your breathing better.” ~Brianne “My goal in purchasing Wild Divine was to learn different methods to de-‐stress myself. As a single mom of five children (several of which have disabilities) who works full time, stress has become a real problem in my life leading directly and indirectly to a host of problems. I have literally felt that the stress in my life is killing me! I am only part way through the program but I have already learned some beneficial techniques that I have incorporated into my daily routine such as slow deep breathing and quieting my mind. I am such a visual person and it has really helped me to SEE the progress I am making as I use the software ... It validates that the benefits are real and measurable. As I learn to de-‐stress and take care of myself, I find that I am a calmer parent and I am able to slow down and relax more regardless of what is happening around me.” ~Diana Bristol



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“I began my road to spiritual awareness a decade ago when I enrolled in yoga and became inspired to study Reiki. When age and heredity became factors, I sought ways to reduce my blood pressure and stress. Information about Wild Divine appeared on Dr. Andrew Weil's web site. With its use, I began stepping into a healing mode. The Wild Divine enhanced that journey in many ways.” ~Julie “I've used it to control mental & physical states during & around my sports career, which also involves my health maintenance. I am currently preparing for a third gold medal in two national events for over 70 yrs contestants. These events involve focus, speed, agility, reaction time & temperament. I have found 'Wild Divine' excellent in my preparation for these events as it mentors me in all aspects of my sport (and life).” ~Glen Wilson “Persistence is the key to success with anything and it applies to Wild Divine's programs also. I like the meditation series. If you want to go on further you can. I am happy with the 1 level and continue to use it with the positive aspiration CD. It has helped me be calmer, and sleep well. I am sure that their other programs are very helpful also.”



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~Victoria “The graphics are very beautiful and take you into an imaginary world of color and music. I feel more relaxed and softer after I spend some time with the program.” ~Yvette “Initially, I was hoping to lower stress and work on relaxing. I was able to achieve those two overall goals and in addition, I re-‐started my meditation practice which had been on and off for about six months. I am much more relaxed now and I feel happier” ~Jon Elgin, Illinois “I could never quiet my mind enough to truly get the benefits of meditation on my own. It was a more frustrating than relaxing experience...until the lightstone and Wild Divine interactive games that made it fun and easy to learn how to master meditative breathing and helped me learn how to quiet my mind, truly focus, and enter the proper meditative mindset. I was able to gain relief from stress, migraine, and even some minor pains and aches through breathing exercises I learned with the programs. I've shown it to lots of friends, and they all have found it to be a wonderful experience. Thank you!”



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~Tara Jacobs “Here perhaps is the best testimonial I can give: I teach in a doctoral level physical therapy program which is intensely rigorous and demanding. Students can become stressed and anxious as the demands of our program (and their busy lives) mount. In my classes, I try to promote mind body health as a means of optimizing our effectiveness as clinicians and role models. In this context, I mentioned Healing Rhythms and how I found this useful. (I have also cited this in a textbook on communication which was published by FA Davis in 2010). A student came to me after this talk, stating that she was extremely stressed and having difficulty keeping up in class as a result. Her facial expression and posture were almost one of physical pain. I agreed to bring in my Healing Rhythms program for her to try out. I set her up and oriented her to the lessons, expecting her to spend an hour or at the most. Instead, she spent the entire morning working through the lessons, and when she returned to my office, she looked visibly transformed. She said that she had not felt this relaxed all semester and that she would purchase her own set for future use. This was a turning point for her, and she completed the semester with much more enjoyment and ease. No doubt, through that mornings' experience, she became thoroughly convinced at the power of mind body interactions in the reduction of stress. My guess is that will also enhance her future clinical practice.” ~Karen



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Flagstaff, Arizona “Dear Friend, I've been meditating and involved in different healing modalities for over 25 years. But I have to tell you, "The Journey to Wild Divine" is one of the most original and powerful tools I have ever come across. I bought it many years ago after being intrigued by an article in a computer gaming magazine. It was soon apparent to me that "The Journey" was so much more than an inventive game. It helped me to meditate more effectively, to focus more clearly and to breathe more deeply. The graphics and music were breathtaking. The thought and care that went into making "The Journey" was evident from the packaging to the beautiful animations. It was such a pleasure to interact with something into which so much love had obviously gone. And above all, it was great fun! I know it may seem a bit expensive (I almost didn't buy it at first), but I really recommend you purchase it. And maybe I'll even lend you mine for a while so you can see how good it is!” ~James “I originally purchased Wild Divine to learn more effective biofeedback techniques, and to hone those skills. The game is mentally intriguing, with a imaginative story line, beautiful graphics & video, and is really fun and challenging to play. I'm definitely not a computer game player, so this was a new experience. It has definitely aided me to achieve higher skill levels in meditation, given me tools to lower my blood pressure, and



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generally has helped me achieve an overall sense of well-‐being. I recommend it to friends and clients whenever I can!” ~Judy “Enjoy relaxing and having fun together with open heart feeling using a computer in new and fascinating ways” ~Michael “I would prefer to show them...but if i couldn't, I would tell them how unique an experience it is. The graphics are beautiful, the music is wonderful and that they will want it in their music library. The game is interesting and requires staying in the moment, which I have trouble doing. It's a great tool to learn better meditation skills, concentration and focus plus you use breathing which enhances Chi...all the while having this incredible visual experience and being guided by spiritual teachers along the way. It's like being in a beautiful but productive dream.” ~Kat McMath



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“I have fun with it, and I enjoy finding insight into my mental states.” ~Anonymous “It’s a very fun, engaging way to relax and de-‐stress and it encourages you onward as you see positive results.” ~Anonymous “This is a neat and relaxing way to learn how to direct your energies -‐ the visuals are great and it is easy to learn to do.” ~Anonymous “Even though I was a monk for a couple years (mid 70's) and since then, I have been living a life very much like the main character in Hermann Hesse's novel Journey to the East-‐ Healing Rhythms has helped me return to a proper meditative state like the ones I lived in the monastery. It has helped me with breathing and focus. The exercises that initially were difficult are getting easier (some are



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still difficult) and just seeing raindrops puts me in a good frame of mind!!” ~Leland Aurora, Colorado “The first time I discovered Wild Divine it immediately impressed me with the subtle nature of it's benefits. It is so user friendly and has such a gentle way of leading the user into a more positive experience of life. I strongly endorse it to all of my clients, I consider it a trip to an exclusive SPA right at your fingertips!” ~Terry Richardson “This is a very fun product, it let's you play while you relax and meditate, it encourages to go deeper into relaxation, you also learn some tools that can be useful in daily life. My 7 year old daughter absolutely loves it so it is a great game for kids to play, go into deep breathing and relaxation while enjoying a game. This game doesn't have any violence or judgmental dialogue and i find it to be magnificent for my daughter. The fact that both of us play this game creates a magical special bond between us. The journey is really interesting, and sometimes challenging. the images and visuals are REALLY inspiring and I love looking at them. I really love this game and my daughter keeps asking for it. I prefer it to the



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commercial computer games designed for kids, it teaches her the most important tool for living a happy life. I feel like I am giving her a magical key to happiness in life. I also enjoy playing the game myself, and slowly start to implement some things that i've learned in the game to my life.” ~Rina Amir “Wild Divine's products, healing rhythms and the passage, helped me overcome stress and anxiety caused by excessive workload and pressure. Using these tools daily, I was able to protect myself from negative stimulus and ultimately, I raised above the negative effects of politics often experienced in corporate environments. I encouraged my two daughters aged 12 and 13 to use the tools before their exams, as they can be quite anxious the night before. As a result, they became more confident and performed (and still do) better In their exams. I no longer need to remind them about using healing rhythms, they just do it on their own initiative before any event that may trigger anxiety in them.” ~Monica Goitiandia “When I began my Wild Divine journey, I was curious about discovering more possibilities that might help me to de-‐stress and manage chronic pain. I didn't know how much fun it would be also! In learning relaxation techniques, my mind and my body



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connect more deeply. I become more aware of how and when my muscles and tissue are tightening, and what I can do to let go. Much of what I have learned with Wild Divine has given me information that I can use in everyday life, especially in the areas of mind and body awareness.” ~Eileen St. Louis, Missouri “I have both The Passage and Healing Rhythms. I find that when I want to play I go to the game. When I want to hear inspirational words from today's best teachers, I go to Healing Rhythms. They are both effective tools to help calm me when I need to take a Breath and find my space during a hectic day.” ~Anonymous “This is a tool to help you learn how to control the specific energies in your physical system.” ~Lisa Eugene, Oregon “I am a great fan of the entire line of Wild Divine Products. The Journey to Wild Divine was the product I initially purchased. It was the only one available at the time. I was absolutely fascinated by the biofeedback and learning to use my energy to control movements on the screen. It is still a favorite of mine. I purchased



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Relaxing Rhythms when the product first became available. I had done meditation in the past, but this program exposed me to so many variations of meditation and brought me to the realization that the "how" of it was a choice, not a commandment. I feel that the entire product line is in a category all its own. It is educational, informative entertainment. Thank you for being so far ahead of your time with these products.” ~Nancy Fellenz “Look here, this is amazing! Look at these graphics, aren't they beautiful? And you see? Just by breathing a certain way you can make things happen. And you can carry this into your life, you know! What you learn in this game you can apply in your life as well! It has helped me in conflict situations... if I get into any conflict anymore....... Seems I am more peaceful!” ~Yvonne Sneedville, Tennessee “Wild divine gave me the ability to learn how to cope with stress and anxiety by teaching me effective techniques that help you achieve your inner peace. It is also very fun!” ~Cristina



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“Wild Divine is a fun way of integrating proven mind body techniques to reduce pain and stress and has helped me to cope with the problems of having a chronic pain condition.” ~Ellen “I only used it twice due to lack of time in my life, but I found it fascinating and felt it would have a great market to people who were handicapped and could not get much use of their limbs and could just use their thinking to make things move. This would enhance their lives 100% in every way.” ~Anonymous “I've been using this really cool fantasy software program called Wild Divine-‐ inspired by work of healers like Deepak Chopra. I learned about it from a university researcher/biorhythm and reiki practitioner who uses it to ease the pain of cancer patients and



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those with alzheimers and parkinsons. She suggested it for me because I have high blood pressure and too much adrenaline hormone and said it might help ease the stress I constantly feel. It was fun when I let go of 'needing to get it right' and I really enjoyed the various journeys you go on in the magical worlds they present. It's like going on a treasure hunt when you're a kid and what could be more fun than taking time out of your day to interactively imagine that?” ~Mae Lee Sun “We purchased the first WD product years ago. As a couple, we each had our own progress monitor to allow us to work separately so no competition. It was so satisfying that we bought the second one when it became available. I personally learned to relax my breathing and focus my mind so when having a medical procedure, I was able to calm myself and keep the experience in check. This technique has stuck with me and been my focus during many procedures over several years.” ~Anna Haggart Westminster, Maryland “Wild Divine is a fun and engaging way to learn to do those things that are difficult or I don't take the time for-‐ stress reduction and



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relaxation. I never felt meditation was for me, but I feel like I get the benefits without doing something uncomfortable.” ~Anonymous “Bio feedback works and you can see the results on screen.” ~Anonymous “Prior to sharing the activities of "Relaxing Rhythms" with students experiencing anxiety or agitation, I first needed to experience the program myself. I learned about Wild Divine from a friend and psychologist colleague, who let me try her "Healing Rhythms" system. It was so easy, powerful and transforming, I just had to share this with the students, in special education, with whom I work. Preliminary practice also included adult friends and family members, with varying responses, and all expressed enjoyment! Initially, trust and established relationships facilitate an individual trying "Relaxing Rhythms." I enlisted parent support & consent. The children loved it immediately! Some said, "I've got to get this!" In October, I was part of a world-‐wide webinar sharing the power of "Relaxing Rhythms" with colleagues all over the world, in live format. Without a calm and focused center (with multimodal feedback/feedforward from this program), higher level functioning may be compromised or elusive? Experiencing what it feels like to be calm ( i.e., compared to resting heart rate of 120+ beats per minute), relaxed and focused is essential for social, emotional and cognitive performance as well as physical health. At



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one of the schools I work at, the principle purchased "Relaxing Rhythms" as a resource for students who struggle with behavioral challenges and self management. It's very popular! The children will ask me when next will they have a chance to "play the relaxation game." I wish this was part of the elementary school curriculum as a preventative intervention, rather than waiting until children demonstrate significant behavioral or emotional issues. Thanks so much, on behalf of the children with whom I work, for all your efforts in making these products which are helping probably beyond what was originally anticipated~Has there been any thought of making this resource available as an application for more portable access? The iPad is a generous incentive :D” ~Kathleen Allgood “i was told about wild divine from a friend. she is an educator and said that they use the program with their 'behavioural' kids as a way to de stress. my son was diagnosed with adhd and aspergers syndrome (high functioning autism) nearly two years ago at age 7. he was extremely agitated and violent and stressed prior to using the program. i get him to use it at least twice a week and he is remarkably calmer. he loves using the journey and the bridge and tree are his favourite parts. he uses the breathing activities at school to calm down. his behaviour and his grades have gotten significantly better since we started using the journey. i suffered from insomnia myself and have used the program when i can get my son off it. i find it has helped with my stress levels and i am more likely to get a better nights sleep when i use it. my sons school is looking into getting the program because of the results



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they have seen in my son. if your child has behavioural issues or is stressed i would definitely reccommend journey to the wild divine for them” ~Amy Glendenning Logan City, Australia “Scientific way of correct meditating and stress reduction in a fun way! This works and very helpful for beginners!” ~Anonymous “A very nice journey, learning about yourself through the lovely play. You learn to relax, or to increase your energy flow and see your progress through biofeedback system. The game invites you play it every day bringing calmness and inner joy into your life.” ~Vladi “Healing Rhythms has really made a difference in my life. I was in a Quest group with members of our church and one of my team recommended it. I was working as a Credit Union manager, my job was stressful and in that year my husband had suffered 3



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heart attacks resulting in 2 stents being put in, my granddaughter had been in a terrible car accident, my niece had gone missing for 3 days and my mother-‐in-‐law also had a heart attack. At work we were going through a merger and the organization went from a 3 management team to a 2 management team. I was feeling overwhelmed and very stressed. I ordered Healing Rhythms after hearing about it...the staff at Wild Divine were very helpful when I was installing it....and since I started using it, I am better able to focus, am more relaxed and my meditation skills have improved. I would and do recommend it to everyone. I belong to Unity and meditation is part of our practice, I constantly hear folks talking about how hard of a time they have quieting their mind, HR not only helps in this area but also makes it fun! Thank you all so much!” ~Charleen “I wanted to use Wild Divine to manage stress, and I wanted to correct problems I was having with shallow breathing. Wild Divine takes you to a deeper level of awareness, calming the breath and emptying the mind. The process is both relaxing and energizing. You can then carry over these lessons in relaxed alertness to your every day life. As you practice slow, calm breathing, your mind and body follow that lead, and you are reminded of the interdependent connection between the three.” ~Anna



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“I might not say the same thing to each person. I would want them to experience something that I found to be fascinating.” ~Linda Zwobota Harpers Ferry, West Virginia “I am fascinated by the technology that transmits my biorhythms to the computer to control the game. In the process of enjoying it, I found myself in a generally more relaxed, calm, and happier state of mind over the period of time it took me to complete the game.” ~Elisa “I have Fibromyalgia and was told that meditating could help with my pain. I have always wanted to try meditation but I could never get my mind to relax enough for it to be effective. I love to play computer games and thought that if I could only combine a computer game with meditating, I might finally be able to meditate. I knew when I saw the Wild Divine products that it was exactly what I was looking for. I bring up the program on my laptop, plug in my headphones, attached the sensors and I'm off in another place of fun, adventure and surprisingly, relaxation. This is a wonderful product for those who can't get their brains to turn



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off but still want to meditate. Thank you for finally allowing me to try meditation in a fun and productive manner.” ~Nicole “The Journey to Wild Divine embodies the hope once expressed by Timothy Leary, when he said that the next mind-‐expanding drug would take the form of software. Wild Divine not only challenges our assumptions about the usefulness of technology for spiritual awakening, it is a tool for personal self-‐transformation. It is also loads of fun.” ~Brad Stiles Bakersfield, California “I have The Passage, Wisdom Quest and Healing Rhythms and love them all! The Passage entranced me and I couldn't leave it alone. I began noticing my blood pressure lowering and circulation became much better. These were added benefits, I purchased The Passage because it appeared to be a more conscious form of entertainment! I hadn't thought it would improve my health! Two of my teenage grand children really liked it too! I love Wild Divine,



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their creativity, their products and their customer service! Now all I need is more time to use them all!” ~Linda “I've always found it hard to get ways to get my daughter to concentrate -‐ just to be calmer -‐ well with the use of a "computer game" she is calming herself-‐ controlling her breath and is actually asking questions about meditation -‐ she is 9years old and can work the programme better than a 50 year old with over 35 years meditation practice! Thank you -‐ I could not interest her in this side of things but your " game" has. I'm marking this a to be used anonymously as I don't want to identify my child online.” ~Anonymous “When I used Wild Divine I wanted to relax more and enjoyed learning how to slow my heart rate and pulse while "playing a game". The visuals are beautiful as well as the music. I highly recommend the Wild Divine products.” ~Linda Carlson



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“I bought Wilde Divine to help me get over a hump in Meditating. Because of the feeling I learnt in the games I was able to learn what it felt like and to know I was in the right place for meditating. So later when ever I was waiting for some or something like that I could just slip into the same place and relax very quickly.” ~Kevin Jeffries “Most important is 24 hour access to a modality without bothering others. If I have trouble getting to sleep or awaken, I am able to utilize the system in the privacy of my home.” ~Anonymous “I am an RN that has worked in the ICU for 26 yrs. My "normal" day deals with life and death. The pace is fast and unrelenting. A patient dies and there is no time to grieve or think about it cause the next patient is waiting for the bed. This has been my "norm" for decades. Wild Divine has given me a way to Slow down and breathe. It is fun, relaxing, and is a great way to meditate. The graphics are great and just hearing the music now triggers a



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relaxing response in me. It is a great tool for many for many things. My only complaint is that there is not a mobile form of it....Droid iPhone, apps or the iPad.” ~Anne “It is a delightful journey,,,,and even though it is the same program....everytime is different. Whether I have different needs at the time or am just in a different space and my perceptions change. One of my favorite mantras has always be " Time expands to fill my need. " ( As a mother of 5 children...long since grown and gone on their own ) I needed something to center and quiet myself in the moment. Well I still need that inner quiet and I find that using your programs helps me get there. I have them all.” ~Sandra Lake Oswego, Oregon “It's a means of helping to train the mind so one can deal with a variety of challenges.” ~Anonymous



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“Actually the process of using it is very much fun in addition to the relaxation. I love the imaginary landscapes and find it to be visually so attractive. I love to imagine I live in the Wild Divine and that is a thought I can easily carry with me.” ~Kathy Pittsford, New York “I bought Wild Divine for my kids. I figured they could learn to get more out of a "game" than they realized! They have had a lot of fun and challenges with it and are able to do the necessary breathing techniques, gradually improving and getting into areas they hadn't been previously able. The beauty of the Sun Realm is also such a pleasure to travel in!” ~Anonymous “I love Wild Divine and recommended it to my clients. It is a fun way to learn to meditate, focus and release stress. It is very beautiful and I love the wisdom it teaches. One of my client who



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loves to play games was very intrigued with it, learned to breath deeper and improved her health condition very much.” ~Elisabeth “For me the program is effective as an additional tool in treating my 30years of migraine and 6 years of anxiety and stress due to the frequency of my migraine disease. It is an easy to learn program with graphic that are clear and steady which is an important for me since one of my symptoms is visual disturbances and sensitivity to light and movement changes. The program contains clear dialogue and instruction from noted professionals in this field followed with fun activities which held my interest. I have had the program for over a year and love it...it has greatly improved my overall health. It was used by a bio-‐feedback Dr. I saw and worked with for 7 months. I then purchased the entire program for daily home use. It is an awesome program and works great when the user works it!” ~Lesley Spring Hill, Florida “Using Wild Divine programs are fun and create calm and peace almost instantly.”



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~Anonymous “This is a really fun and useful program. It has helped me be more focused and to relax, while having fun. At first, I just tried it out just for the fun of it, but as I got into it, I wanted to use it daily to increase my ability to focus and relax. It's a great tool for learning to relax and meditate. I actually learned to relax my breathing!” ~Deborah “It is fun and helps me breathe healthier and mentally escape.” ~Theresa Broken Arrow, Oklahoma “Wild Divine in calming, connecting and relaxing. It's great neurofeedback and good for the whole family. Also helps concentration. Highly recommended!!!” ~Angela “I have owned Passage, Quest, and Relaxing Rhythms for several years. I have been intrigued and delighted by the challenge and



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beauty of the music, graphics and quests. I was particularly impressed by what I learned when I had to undergo quad by-‐pass heart surgery. Needless to say, I was very frightened and in pain. Relaxing Rhythms enabled me to use breathing effectively and reduce the fear and pain. I was able to maintain a calmer and more optimistic mood which has really helped my recovery” ~Georgina Vaughn Keaau, Hawaii “Wild Divine has helped me to connect with myself on a deeper level just by the simple lesson of "looking inward." Getting in touch with myself on a more base level has helped me realize that I cannot "control" the things going on around me (outside of me), but I certainly can control how I react to the things going on around me (from inside)...that is where balance and happiness is ultimately achieved. How I react to any given situation can effect the total outcome of the situation. So, if I can react in a calm, balanced, loving way, the outcome will be much more positive than if I were to react out of panic, fear, anger, etc.” ~Anonymous



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“We originally got involved with The Passage by purchasing a local reps inventory and then attended shows and conferences to sell the games. As time passed, I started to use the product more and more for myself to enhance my ability to control my breathing and the "yips" during my golf games. Since using The Passage and Healing Rhythms, I have been able to maintain a much calmer and congenial disposition during my league play and consequently have won the League Championship 3 years in a row.” ~Sue “Its a fun way to learn how to manage your body and emotions and get instant feedback about it. It's particularly useful for people who struggle with creating their own imagery during meditation, like me.” ~Rick “The Journey to Wild Divine is the personal tool for self-‐transformation that fits on your personal computer. The lightstone helps you connect with your deep, inner body/spirit connection and the program teaches you to experience directly your own cosmic being.” ~Bradley Stiles, PhD.



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Bakersfield, California “I would tell my friend that the ability to be able to find a sense of calm and mind-‐body connection is very helpful in being able to conquer our physical ailments -‐ especially as we age. I found the product that I purchased fun to use but the one problem is that it stopped working after a time which is the one reservation I have as I did not find that I could get real product support when I needed it. It has been a couple of years since I purchased my product and I am hopeful that the problems I encountered have been addressed or will be addressed once I bring it to your attention through this survey.” ~Sharon White Baltimore, Maryland “Wild Divine has assisted me in becoming conscious of tension in my body. With the playful interaction in Wild Divine I have then been able to consciously release this tension and naturally feel relaxed.” ~Steve Dahl “It's fun, relaxing, challenging and well worth the price. I love using it after a stressful day, which most days are. Thank you.”



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~Anonymous “The Wild Divine has helped me to connect to my deeper consciousness within, and to begin to understand myself on a profound level. I have been able to become a much better meditator, and this has had far reaching effects in my life. It has helped me to lose alot of weight, to listen more while speaking less, to stay calm in emotionally charged situations, and to be more sensitive when I play my music (cello). I recommend the Wild Divine to many friends and acquaintances, and most especially to those who are having emotional difficulties. The Wild Divine has become indispensable to me!” ~Lauren “I use Wild Divine for all age groups in my practice as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Many people believe they are meditating when they are not as effective as they thought. Wild Divine definitely defines the physical connection to the mental and spiritual connection. All of my clients and friends that have used these programs are totally pleased and really elevated their meditation abilities. It teaches how to raise the Qi (life force) as well as calm down the Qi. Children enjoy the program very much. Adults are surprised at how rapidly their meditation process is facilitated.”



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~Jamie Baldon “It is a fascinating experience in being able to consciously control your states of relaxation and excitation, done in a creative world filled with beauty and fun-‐filled challenges.” ~John Sun Valley, Idaho “When I got my Wild Divine, I actually had to have it because It seemed like so much fun! That's exactly what it is! :D But it brought me more than only fun. I also am a musician, studying at the Conservatory. Sometimes when I had to perform, there usually was a lot of pressure. It is the same pressure that you get when trying to beat a Wild Divine game, while people are watching you! Now I know that pressure only is a result of thinking too much. What this device really helped me with, is to let all focus on result go and totally be immersed in the moment. I became aware of an underlying stillness and space in everything during these exercises. It's really enlightening. Sometimes I take this device with me to school, then everyone wants to meditate! We now have some serious meditation battles in the canteen! Imagine everyone in total stillness, just wonderful.. It simply is the best way for everyone to learn meditation basics. Not only because it's fun and effective, but also because of the reference you get with the Ohm graph. This way you can see your own progression. Thanks!”



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~Raoul Vlaardingen, Netherlands “I have found a way to release all the pressures from everyday life. It takes very little time and I know you will thank me for this later. I can see how stressed out you have been. Believe me I was there myself. I did not know where to turn. I bought the books and took many classes. But nothing seemed to work for me. I found the answer and it took a very short time to get to the zone I've been looking for. Believe me this will help you. You have to give it a try. I did and I'm so thankful.” ~Vincent Jenkins “With Wild Divine, you don't have to wonder about whether you are relaxing, the game gives you feedback about how you are doing. Need a little advice or correction? for the most part there's a guide or another exercise that can help you along. If you have to much energy to relax right now, you can switch to an exercise that make use of increasing energy. It's sort of like you can relax about



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relaxing and just let the game doing the "worrying" (tracking, am I doing it "right", nudging energy up or down) for you.” ~Anonymous “I broke my femur and humerus and using the breathing exercises I learned from Wild Divine I was able to calm myself and breath more evenly so that I could assess the situation and eventually talk to ski patrol with a clear head. They were very surprised at how relaxed and conscious I was after the trauma that I had.” ~Brian Jackson, Wyoming “This is just the coolest way to relieve stress and relax. I got Wild Divine because I was looking to be able to better control my reactions to various situations. It has definitely accomplished that and was fun to boot.” ~Donna



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“I have told my friends and associates that i had ordered this product but it hasn't come as yet so can't say how great is it as yet only what I think it will be!!!! Everyone is waiting to hear from me!!!!!” ~Trish “I would tell my friend that the first thing that attracted me to Wild Divine the first time I saw it in a magazine was the beauty and creativity of your design. I would also mention that the moment I started using your interactive software, I started feeling a state of relaxation and joy as if I was actually in there, inside the Quest and Passage beautiful world. One of my main goals in using Wild Divine was to be able to access more fully my subconscious mind because I believe that many of the physical afflictions people go through start in the mind and reflect themselves as psychosomatic illnesses. And as soon as I started using Wild Divine, I was able to confirm the benefits of your products both physically and mentally. As a result, I am able to sleep better and feel better. Of course, I almost forgot to mention the fun part. It is so much fun that time seems to pass unnoticed. Thanks very much for creating a fantastic line of products that are helping so many people deal with the challenges we all face on a daily basis.” ~Victor



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“"The Wild Divine" experience has taught me how to experience deeper levels of meditation, relaxation, peace and tranquility. I am now aware of those moments when I am hyper-‐alert and stressed and how to achieve a state of peace and tranquility in both the mind and body. I have learned with the help of "The Wild Divine" how to attain a calm, peaceful, tranquil state of the pure awareness and experience the perfection of the present moment.” ~Jeff “I always felt that I was a spiritual person. I thought I knew and could connect with the Divinity around me. But, something was still missing so, I started my search. I had a chance to "play" with "The Passage" in a local shop and had a feeling that this was something I could learn a little from. After several weeks of hemming and hawing I purchased it. Well, I was wrong, I didn't learn a little....I learned ALOT!! "Wild Divine taught me how to connect with the Divine within me. This is what I was missing. It has changed my life in a very positive way. I can now see how I connect with others and can keep my mind focused on the positive aspects of every encounter. This leads to a more productive outcome every time. In four short years I have been able to take myself from a dead end job to being the owner of a very successful business. As for my personal well being… Just before starting my new journey, I was put on heart meds for an irregular heart beat. You know that extra beat that wakes you up in the middle of the night wondering “what was that?”. Except my extra beats were coming every 5 to 10 seconds. Scared the heck out of me. I found out that my mother has it and my Grandmother had it. Looks like I got the short end of the gene this time and was told I would have to be on this drug the rest of my life. This drug really affected my energy levels and left me feeling sluggish and nearing depression. After 6 months of working with the “Wild Divine” and learning how to connect with my inner self and how to control my



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personal energies, I took myself off the drug and have been trouble free for the past three years. By no means do I think this is possible for every one to achieve with every diagnosis out there. And, I was under a doctor’s supervision at the time that was monitoring my progress, keeping the risks to a minimal level. But, in the end I feel awakened both spiritually and physically. I am now able to follow my path and fulfill my life work.” ~Thomas Bonk “A fun way to try meditation and relaxation exercises.” ~Anonymous “I have fun with the mental control of the objects. I'm relaxed and sleep quite well.” ~Anonymous “I gave a copy to my 26 year old son; a cynical young man, medicating himself regularly, to moderate the intensity of his emotions. He was skeptical but I described it as a game that might be more challenging than any of the online games he's been so consumed with. I told him that it would call on all of the skills that he's developed in those games plus skills that he doesn't even know about. He said he'd give it a shot. We'll see.”



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~Anonymous “I find Wild Divine to be a one of the best tools to help to keep me calmer, and more focused. It has also helped in slowing down my thoughts to allow me to think more clearly and to make better decisions in my life.” ~Anonymous “I would like you to try this software called the Wild Divine in order to sustain focus and relax and if you use it at night you may even sleep better.” ~Anonymous “Try this fun, easy to use, beautiful biofeedback system to improve your ability to drop into a better state of being without even trying!” ~Dean



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“It's the fun and effortless way to use bio feedback for rest and relaxation.” ~Shana Horrigan, ACC “You'd have fun and learn to meditate in a certain way at the same time.” ~Anonymous “It's a fun and relaxing method to de-‐stress in an effective way.” ~Anonymous “Using W.D. is an opportunity to become knowledgeable in your changing biological state, to explore those changes as one moves through states of alertness, exercise and relaxation.” ~Anonymous



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“I would highly recommend using The Wild Divine for so many reasons. I gained an even deeper understanding of breath work and how to raise and lower my energy levels using the fun techniques of Wild Divine. I love the name itself, Wild Divine, what a fun idea. Wild Divine has helped me to sleep better at night, manage my stress levels more effectively and meditate better. I think anyone could benefit from using this really fun experience.” ~Paige Wacker Stillwater, Oklahoma “It not only is fun to "play", it really is effective in relieving stress and anxiety. I look forward to turning on my computer knowing I am going to dive into the Wild Divine!” ~Maryanne San Rafael, California “It's easy and fun ... you'll get 'hooked' because you will increasingly stress-‐hardy, fell more peace and calm ... and i truly believe the effects compound with regular use ... don't wait!” ~Devon Stuart, Florida



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“I've recommended Wild Divine to everyone else I know who struggles with anxiety — not only has it helped me to recognize the physical symptoms of panic attacks and pay attention to my body, but the software is fun to use. The idea of meditating by emptying my mind of thoughts has always been a challenge, but these visualization and breathing exercises engage the imagination, making the process enjoyable and exciting.” ~Anonymous “I was the type of person who's always had a difficult time "winding down and quieting my thoughts" at the end of my day. It got to the point that I was getting more stressed and uptight as time went on. Then I purchased the bio-‐feedback program and slowly but surely learned how to relax! It is a great tool for people like me who just could not "shut off" what was going on in my head when I was trying to have quiet time, relax or even attempt to meditate. By focusing on what going on in the Wild Divine and controlling what was happening within the game...I learned valuable tools for improving my abilities to calm the mind, breathe and relax. I can't tell you how pleased I am to have found this awesome tool! Thank You!”



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~Anita “I used Wild Divine so I could better see what was working for me when experimenting with mindful meditation as a way to combat anxiety and stress. Wild Divine's feedback directed me towards imaging and thought diversions that really worked and made me take charge with meditation much faster than I would have otherwise.” ~Steve “I have showed it to friends and they have been struck by the interaction with the program.” ~Jennifer Zeltzer Los Altos, California “It's fun and relaxing!” ~Rachel Besserman



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“Introduced to me by my physiotherapist following a broken leg. Told me it would help "quiet my mind". I laughed and told her ANYTHING that could accomplish that would be worth it...and it is!!! I found it definitely helped lower/eliminate pain levels, relieved anxiety and stress and is SO relaxing and fun to do. I've never been able to do just one segment as it's virtually addictive.” ~Kim Whitehorse, Yukon Territory “I am honoured to have been a part of this project.” ~Gaffer “I think you would really enjoy this approach to changing yourself from the inside out as you ‘play' these game which have the capability to reset your nervous system and thus affect your entire out look on not so desirable days and motivate you to further keep up a great new daily yet fun practice.” ~Ancha Baumann “Wild divine is a fun way to put into practice all what you've read about in books concerning breathing, meditating, focusing and it's brought onto us in such a positive, spiritual, non judgmental



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fashion. The graphics are just superb. They bring me back in that fantasy world of my childhood where all is possible. All is possible in a fun way. In a way that makes you want to come back for more -‐ again and again.” ~Regina Gingras Longueuil, Quebec “Helpful for entry and deepening into your spiritual journey, creatively and in wonder.” ~Anonymous “First of all, they see the difference in stress levels with me. I've already told some my friends that the reason I am much more relaxed and better able to cope with my stressful job is my use of Wild Divine products. In addition to the health benefits, I've told them I love the beautiful imagery you use.” ~Mary “Intense work conflict over several months had burned out brain circuits that normally helped me self-‐regulate. I developed



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headaches for five or six days at a time, panicky feelings, insomnia, excessive perspiration, and sensitivity to loud noise. I wouldn't have believed it without experiencing it myself, but the first time I used Healing Rhythms, the activities truly calmed my nervous system-‐-‐I could see it graphed right before my eyes, but more importantly I could feel the difference in my body. That immediate change gave me hope and inspiration that I could regain my coping skills, and I did. With daily practice over the next three or four weeks, I was less reactive, calmer, and started getting a full night's sleep. I was back on track and a true believer, and then started a meditation practice to further my own health. Less than two years later, I am back to positive self-‐regulation and relaxation, and I introduce others to the Wild Divine whenever I have the chance. Thanks for such a great product. Truly!” ~Michael “It helps to relieve anxiety. I use it when I am anxious and I feel better after.” ~Laura “I have used Wild Divine for several years and have found it to be an enjoyable way to learn the art of relaxation. Because it is set up



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as a game, people of all ages enjoy it. I work in mental health and had an interesting experience about 4 or 5 years with a young woman who was having suicidal thoughts. She explained to me that she had NO control over anything in her life. I asked her to try this computer game and tell me what she thought about it. After about an hour using The Wild Divine, I was amazed to watch the realization on her face when she experienced control over her "emotions". It was as enlightening for me as it was to her. She was smiling and over the course of several days she asked to try it again and again. I have used continued to use it myself and have shared it's use with people that have a mental illness as well. It is an amazing product that has so many uses. I love watching the look on peoples faces the first time they experience it.” ~Elizabeth Diamond “I first learned about wild divine through a professor in college. I purchased it to help me deal with my feelings of anxiety specially when speaking in front of groups or classmates at school. I really think you ought to try it. It definitely works! and it is fun also.” ~Claudia North Miami, Florida



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“It's like biofeedback, in a way. Try it.” ~Anonymous “I was immediately attracted to Wild Divine in that it is so much like a video game that it does not come across as "work." In actually using it, I found it to have beautiful graphics and music. It is very relaxing. And that had been my main goal to begin with. How nice to have such professional biofeedback literally at your fingertips! I bought it just after being diagnosed with a chronic debilitating disease when my stress levels were maxed out. It was very helpful in restoring me to a state of acceptance and calm. Thank you, Wild Divine!” ~Sherri “I feel so much more relaxed. I sleep better and have learned different ways to breathe. Best of all it is fun!!!” ~Jan Williams



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“I am a Yoga teacher and I recommend the program all the time. It is a fun way to learn to control your breath and learn to relax.” ~Jim Crane Oshkosh, Wisconsin “Wild Divine is a truly beautiful and fun way to learn about the mind body connection and to experience the ability to control your state. My entire family enjoys the time we spend in this virtual magic reality.” ~Rob MacLuan “Wild divine game is fun, very different from the average and challenging in building personal skills in focus and meditation.” ~Anonymous “I have a back injury and I use Wild Divine to help elevate the pain and distract my mind from the pain. My partner is a psychologist



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and we started using Wild Divine at his practice Reverse Psychology. We have had positive results both personally and professionally with the Wild Divine Products. I love using the Wild Divine Products and the music is so relaxing. I have recommended to family and friends and even our clients have purchased Wild Divine from their website.” ~Heather Branagan “I would say that it's a fun way to learn about our responses and become better acquainted with ourselves.” ~Phyllis “It's a peaceful, beautiful game to play that teaches you how to breathe and relax.” ~Susan “I used biofeedback upon a recommendation from my acupuncturist. Wild Divine seemed to be the most fun biofeedback program. I demonstrated the program to my co-‐workers and challenged them to float the ball or open the doors. Now they tell me to float the ball when they see that I'm stressed out and kvetching about some minor incident. It's really helped me understand the mechanics of relaxing. I love seeing the sensors report my skin conductance and heart rate variability in clear



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graphic format. I'm more amazed that I can learn to control these measures using my breath alone.” ~Anonymous “I would say to my friend that if you want to learn to relax and get your brain into the right mode of relaxation that is most beneficial to your physical and mental health then you need to give the Journey a try. I can just tune my mind whenever I recognize a stressful situation approaching or if I feel myself becoming tense and I tune into the right brain mode to handle it all so smoothly ! I sleep better, enjoy life more and yes the Journey is/was fun!” ~Anonymous “It is an awesome game, I had a lots of fun to play it, it makes me relaxed and happy.” ~Anonymous “It's a great tool to help you come back to yourself; to find the stillness inherently in each of us.” ~Carol



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“Since using Wild Divine software, I've been calmer and more focused. As a working mother, It is important for me to be able to conserve energy and also and use energy efficiently. The ability to recognize what to focus on and when to do this is very important. There are only so many hours in a day. Meditation is an important tool for mental and physical well-‐being.” ~Anonymous “I was trained in biofeedback back in the 1970s and 80s, and hadn't used it for a while after my old system became obsolete. I wanted something that could help a veteran with PTSD and searched the new generation of biofeedback. Your system stood out for design, variety and fun along with the basics. My client got enormous relief from using the system and so have my other clients. And it's so portable I can take it home for my husband and me to use too.” ~Mary K Cooper, Ph.D. “I feel more relaxed” ~Anonymous



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“I used Wild Divine at my sister-‐in-‐law's and was immediately hooked. You cannot fudge on being in a meditative state. I studied yoga for 40 years and found this echoed my state beautifully. Responding to the engaging exercises was fun and beneficial for me health wise and it made me concentrate/meditate more effectively. I love it and actually sold it on my website for some time with good results. I find that I can control my mood and mental state much more confidently because of the visualizations it provide. Just a wonderful product!” ~Michael Maddox “It has been a wonderful self-‐regulation tool hat has been helpful with decreasing anxiety, improving sleep, and assisting with pain management with many of my pediatric patients with chronic health issues.” ~Anonymous “I have found a wonderful product. Not only is it fun to use, it helps teach you how to relax and calm down in stressful situations. I've been playing/working with it for awhile now and I've seen a huge difference in how I handle difficult situations, how



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I handle the stress at work and I'm amazed that it's now becoming a part of my every day habits. I'm more aware of how my body is reacting to stressful situations and automatically start calming myself down. I love The Journey to Wild Divine -‐ The Passage and recommend it to everyone, even if you don't have any issues to deal with. It's a lot of fun!” ~Wendy Shearer “I ask if they are holding their breath and if so this wild divine can help them breath again relieve anxiety” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine has really helped me relax. You could say it has helped calibrate my mind. / The biofeedback gives me a visual que, and allows me to "hold" the relaxing moment. It is quite incredible.” ~Steve Kearsley “A very cool game that is fun for the whole family and demonstrates the power of the body-‐mind connection. You have to use your breath and calm your mind to do some things and raise your energy to do others. This kind of game is the new



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frontier of gaming with biofeedback -‐ a meld of science, art, gaming and learning to use the power of the body-‐mind. These types of games will have many applications from preschool to college as well as medical applications for people who need to learn to relax. It may even benefit people with PTSD as they learn to re-‐focus their mind in different ways.” ~Anonymous “It was a wonderful way for our children to have fun moving things on the computer with their mind. It was a way of focusing on something other than their pain. Giving them control of their physical state of pain. Mind over matter. It showed them how to clear their minds and focus. Teaching them a way to relax.” ~Tammie Ray “I wanted to use this tool to reduce stress. It is a bit stressful for me to play with it as there are things I do not know how to use and I am not real computer game savvy. It is fun, I would like to make time to use it more often, I wish it was a bit more user friendly.” ~Anonymous “I am wan.wingmaker, an energy level to enhance awareness of the Chinese people are interested. ah, my English is not very good, the following content is translated by Google, please forgive me. / HRV technology the beginning



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when I heard, from a consciousness level of information to enhance the curriculum. Interestingly, when I came to Beijing to learn that the company is doing this thing. That business is very interesting, do the contents of the psychological apparatus, which was a very new thing, of which a product is Healing Rhythms. / In these products, Healing Rhythms impressive. Easy to carry, and 15 training programs that are particularly attractive. / Where a large number of products, Healing Rhythms of the training program is the most abundant and interesting is the highest. / I work in KingFar International Inc, KingFar International Inc is the Wild Divine's Hong Kong agents, the main push at Canadian BioGraph Infiniti products and other bio-‐feedback series, which are used in medical products, testing is much more abundant, but no Healing Rhythms of the content interesting. / I left the KingFar International Inc, specializing in the promotion of Healing Rhythms. Since I do not have much money, do not know how to get the Healing Rhythms of the agent for, so their buy Healing Rhythms, and then to promote Relaxing around the concept of friends. / 2010.10 months, I have to see the Healing Rhythms meditation centers and a precedent for pregnant women, the effect is not bad. So he bought Healing Rhythms lend a friend, ha ha, she is now fast and small treasures. / Healing Rhythms my understanding is that this is a very great product. The psychological level to enhance the quality of training and awareness training with a game machine. If more people know about this product, there will be very healthy for the great help. / My friends Tin Road, Wang Wei, Jing-‐Jing Li, Li Baoming joking around, are used to test their awareness of the product level to see who is more evolved. / Members of the Healing Rhythms is a very interesting feeling, if more convenient to be known, they would consider buying.” ~Xujtk Wanminglong “I've learned to breathe and let go better. I'm learning to get less caught up in my smaller self.”



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~Anonymous “I highly recommend Wild Divine to my friends and Feng Shui clients by explaining that; I used biofeedback in the 80's as both a psychology student at the University of Florida and sufferer of anxiety attacks. I received great results from bio-‐feedback. After the bio-‐feedback sessions I was able to identify when I was holding stress in my body and learned how to release it. When I discovered Wild Divine, I was thrilled and realized that this was definitely an updated version of bio-‐feedback and couldn't wait to try it. I have had fantastic results with Wild Divine as well as a lot of fun and so have many of my clients. Wild Divine is a fanciful journey into a mystical interactive world of beauty and discovery. Using Wild Divne is easy and enjoyable and the results are immediate as well as cumulative. You feel better immediately and the more you use it the longer the results last and the greater the overall result. It is a short term as well as long term answer to stress, physical pain and emotional distress. My husband has also used it and reduced his high blood pressure. It is unique in that so many people are used to video games and now they can have the fun associated with video games while they relieve stress, anxiety and heal their bodies and minds. I own every product they have made and am waiting for more!” ~Trish McCabe



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“It's a great way to learn to relax and meditate. You are have fun on the activity and not worrying about not being able to do meditation or relaxation effectively.” ~Mary “Use bio-‐feedback to monitor and change your physiological responses to stress.” ~Larry “For me meditating is a very difficult elusive skill. And I have always wanted to master it because of the many benefits. Wild Divine makes it fun. It eliminates the stress of trying to learn a difficult skill by adding the distraction of fun.” ~Christine “The product is awesome. Whenever I used it I was connected to the Source, Deepak and Innerself. I felt relaxed and loved. I love the design of the Wild Divine and Deepak's voice, and I had so much fun with it...” ~Jela Northbrook, Illinois



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“A really fun and novel way to learn about breathing and self regulating. The visual are superb and music so relaxing. / I work with children and always have difficulty teaching them about breathing and they are hard to engage with meditation and relaxation. This is the first time children have asked me to do work in this area. They love it. / They have given me very positive feedback and when I show the parents they often comment....'should do some of that too'” ~Anonymous “I've only used the biofeedback computer program and have recommended it as a fun way to improve focusing skills.” ~Betsy “I love using Wild Divine! It has positively affected my life. My goal was to use Wild Divine to help me reduce stress and it ended up helping me in many more ways. I learned how to meditate more easily and breathe for relaxation. Thank you, Wild Divine!” ~Becky Divinski



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“It’s a fun way to learn basic relaxation techniques. The kids had lots of fun learning the breathing exercises.” ~Gerhard Germany “Playing The Journey to Wild Divine is like sitting in front of your computer, letting go of your tension, your stress, your worries from the day and then you get to enjoy the game. It takes a little practice at first, like learning how to ride a bike, once you get the hang of it, it becomes much more enjoyable. I came across it in a little book store, one Friday night after work. While looking at the package, through the glass topped check stand display, I noticed a little Deepak Chopra endorsement on the box. My investment was well worth it, by Sunday that weekend, I can still recall, my ability to let go, follow my breath and become aware, was greatly improved. It is a great guide, for those who want to see fun scientific results to relaxation meditation. For myself, the game made meditation fun and rewarding. It will carry over into your meditational practice in a wonderful way. I highly recommend making the investment and taking The Journey to Wild Divine.” ~Isaac Roseville, California



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“Anyone with imagination would just love to go into this fantasy world, where you are in control when you learn to calm down when necessary and vice versa. The second part is also useful in that you can choose various options instead of doing the full round, if you so choose. The spiritual aspect is also an added benefit. I even have my grand children play with it! The Choice of difficulty is also an advantage.” ~Petro “Meditation is usually presented in such a serious, therapeutic way that it's often off-‐putting. I have often been attracted to spiritual disciplines but Wild Divine was the first time I actually had fun doing it. No discipline required at all!” ~David Clapper “I developed a better skill of meditation, stillness and peace of mind. Also its fun to play the wild divine. It can help you relax and my goal is, in the near future, to help people relax and breath better, using the wild divine and my experience with it. My aim is to open up a shop with esoteric, and psychological books and all that go's with that, and create a special place for the wild divine, so people can experience it first hand and then, if they like it, sell it



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to them. So maybe we can get into contact with each other, in the future.” ~John “Wild Divine is a wonderful way to meditate and it is so much fun. I like using the technology for an organic purpose. It makes me feel like a pioneer in synergistic living. Wild Divine is also beautiful to look at and experience at every level. I thoroughly enjoy the fantasy life aspect of "playing". I get to live in this amazing adventure. It is fun to do with our son, too. This is the one "video game" that I am happy to see him play as long as he likes because it is actually good for him. It teaches and empowers him. I think you would like it. Come over and try it out and I bet you will want to get your own.” ~Tena Yatroussis “I have both “The Passage” and “Wisdom Quest”, and have really enjoyed playing them since 2008. I was a contractor in Iraq at the time I bought them and can’t count the times I came in from a 12 hour shift, sat down and played for hours. It was a great way to unwind in a stressful place where many other forms of relaxation are prohibited (alcohol for one). I introduced it to my granddaughters (15 &16) and they are now big fans and want their own system (nice graduation gift). I am delighted they now prefer to spend quality and beneficial time with Wild Devine than the violet and human degrading “games” that are so plentiful and



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popular with so many of our young people today. I look forward to getting more skillful with its use as I being to move into my semi-‐retirement years. Thanks for a truly a wonderful invention!” ~Carl Lord “You have got to try these breathing and relaxation techniques! This program is so calming after a hectic day; I have even started to use some of the techniques at work! It is fun AND calming at the same time.” ~Anonymous “Using Wild Divine it's a very funny way to get deeper in yourself and discover your real potential.” ~Stefano “I would say that using Wild Divine feels initially like a game. but that you quickly learn to control your bodys functions by relaxing and entering a meditative state....it is much more fun than just trying to learn to meditate "cold" and you get all the benefits much more quiclky!” ~Margaret United Kingdom



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“This is one simple device which can be used by any one in the family (not kids as the sensors wouldn't fit !!!) for the over all wellness. I recommend you buy one as an investment for quality of life.” ~Anonymous “I was sure I couldn't meditate, Wild Divine proved me wrong, it helped me with a lot of things. I am a therapist and I definitely have showed it to many of my clients. Mostly those of the skeptical persuasion. Because they would be against meditation or anything too "alternative". Wild Divine showed them otherwise, a fun way to learn about breathing and meditation, and dressed up in a beautifully attractive visual package! I was so enthusiastic myself. I was (one of) the first to purchase the program here in the Netherlands, I guess that says enough. When I used it before bedtime, it brought me easy peaceful sleep (formerly somewhat of an insomniac). Also my own pain-‐levels from Fibromyalgia have lessened when I was good about using it daily. I need to reinstall the whole thing due toe a computer crash, so haven't used the offered update yet, but I surely will, and will do all exercises and levels again and again. Thank you!” ~Yoff Kau



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“Wild Divine has helped me to learn to relax. I always thought sitting on the sofa drinking beer watching tv was relaxing until I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Since using Wild Divine I have learned what true relaxation feels like and how to achieve it. This brought my blood pressure down to a safe level.” ~Mary “I have loved playing this game because number one, it is fun, although quite hard at times. I feel that the game is good for me in many ways but it's the practice of focusing and concentration that I needed the most. So I suppose it helps you practice a form of meditation really. You feel really good when you get through to another level, because it's not so easy and you get a real sense of achievement along the way. My teenage children have played it a few times but the patience isn't quite there I'm afraid. It's mesmerizing and magical and I know my daughter likes that about it. I certainly love the magical mystical spiritual side of the game! Many times in my life I don't take the time for myself, always doing doing doing. This is a step toward meditation but it makes it more fun and a great learning curve. I still need to take time to meditate with no distraction whatsoever, but I suppose I see this game as a stepping stone and alternative, light-‐hearted way of enjoying time. I recommend this game to any of my friends who are broader in their awareness, and I energetically now thank the person who recommended it me. Enjoy.” ~Lynda Bailey Bowral, Australia



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“Amazing program for aiding and centering, calming the human spirit” ~Sheree “Would you like to experience your own inner powers and become aware of who you truly are? Well try Wild Divine cause you can cancel the 'chatter' of life and experience your true connection to god.” ~Anonymous “After learning about the Wild Divine at an after care program for breast cancer survivors, I purchased my own and continue to find more focus when I use the program regularly. It helps me to feel more relaxed and adds to living life more fully!” ~Laura



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“Brilliant i have used it with children of all ages and myself and have seen some brilliant results of children learning stress management techniques in a really fun way. i would definitely recommend it to anyone. You cannot put a price on your well being and journey to the wild divine is certainly value for money” ~Tina Hesse United Kingdom “I read once that meditation is relaxing, but most of all, it is fun. If you want help learning to relax and meditate whenever and wherever you want, check out this software. It's cool.” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine helped me focus on my breathing so that I could more effectively relax and meditate. It's a great teaching tool and helps to make the mind body connection.” ~Anonymous “Meditation brings great mental and physical benefits, and the guided program is very effective” ~Anonymous



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“I can relax more effectively and I cope with stress more effectively. I've relieved a physical or mental discomfort. After Wild Divine I've learned to meditate effectively and I've slept better at night.” ~Regina Melo Sau Paulo, Brazil “As a therapist and author working in the field of chronic pain I was aiming to "road test" Wild Divine with a view to recommending it to my readers in my current work. Personally I find it most effective in producing deep relaxation, changing moods and feelings and providing pain relief. Added to that it gives me hours of entertainment and challenge. I have recently bought a second Wild Divine product for a family member.” ~Neville Shone Lancaster, United Kingdom “Fun, good practice for breathing” ~Elizabeth



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“Wild Divine products are a useful tool to assist one in focusing attention where it needs to be for the beginning or novice meditator. While I often found myself relaxing to the point of sleepiness, I think it provides the necessary feedback one needs to be more effective than without it.” ~Anonymous “I was very depressed when I started using Wild Divine, I had been battling a serious illness, my father had just passed away, i couldn't sleep and I had felt I was losing my spiritual connection altogether. I started using the Journey Quest Wisdom of the Wild Divine as a way to try to reconnect and re-‐center, plus that was about all I was physically capable of doing. Before, I knew it..I was achieving peace of mind and connection. I was whisked away to a beautiful world, that felt like it was taking me from all my worldly problems, but in fact was bringing me home. I came away feeling able to stay present and centered. My sense of well being grew tremendously, I was I calmer and felt able to face whatever lay ahead...all from playing a "video game"” ~Kelli Windham, New York



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“It's a cool game...using biofeedback instead of a mouse. It's beautiful and unique. I'd live there, if I could..” ~Anonymous “This is an expensive product but well worth it. If you want to really know how to breathe and meditate use the Healing Rhythms cause it works. The other products are like a little discovery journey that is different every turn.” ~Lucy “When I bought Journey to the Wild Divine, Relaxing Rhythms, and Wisdom Quest, I was planning to use it to help our anxiety clients and my students with low frustration tolerance. I tried the programs so that I could figure out how best to do that. I got hooked almost immediately, because in addition to being just pure fun, I found that the breathing and HRV exercises were great practice for dealing with my own emotions in a healthy way. Shortly after that, my Grandma was diagnosed with cancer, and my family became rather chaotic. Being able to control my breathing in times of great stress and becoming aware of my heart rate when it was inappropriately elevated was a blessing, and it helped me get through the chaos of her last two months and the grief process that followed. I do use the programs with



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my students and clients, and find it to also be an effective tool with them as well.” ~Kate San Antonio, Texas “Using Wild divine makes it easy and helps to FOCUS in a fun way! Focus on breathing, body awareness and exploring things about yourself you didnt know yet.” ~Kitty Netherlands “I got Wild Divine to help mitigate the stress of a new job in juvenile corrections and it has been a Godsend. A few minutes each day helps keep the stress at bay.” ~Anonymous “it is early days for me but i do feel a little more relaxed and sleeping a little better” ~Don Nelspruit, South Africa



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“We bought the computer game years ago and had so much fun playing with it in the office.” ~Anonymous “It has been a consistently effective way to relieve the physical effects of stress-‐-‐especially tension in my shoulders and neck. Even more important, it also improved my peak flow performance in breathing. I have chronic asthma, and my breathing control has been significantly better since using the Wild Divine Journey and Wisdom Quest games.” ~Barbara Schulz “"So (name) I think you'd really like this mind/body training software I have. Its called Wild Divine and it rocks! I think it may be the coolest thing I own. I bought it while in massage therapy school because it looked like a lot of fun. It uses bio-‐feedback to track your progress through the game -‐ so for instance if you are able to calm your mind and body to a certain point, then you get to progress further into the game. I was always curious to KNOW that i was doing a "good job" meditating and with Wild Divine you can clearly see results right in front of you. It really is a very powerful tool for reaching goals of any sort and its a whole lot of fun too. Check it out!"”



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~Dave Grosse “I always felt that I had not tapped in to my own power and my own resources to help myself. I had been looking for ways to learn to meditate; learn to control my breathing, my heart rate, my blood pressure.. things that control the physical side; while understanding that our minds have not been used effectively to do so. I found the Divine community, and the products they sell, have given me the understanding of the power within me; the power to regulate my heart rate, my blood pressure; things that can enhance my every day living. And I get to do it in a fun way -‐ a bio-‐feedback adventure! It's win-‐win -‐ fun and effective. A big thanks to Divine!” ~Barry Toronto, Ontario “Using the Wild Divine products with the bio-‐feedback apparatus is the most immediately effective way I have seen to gauge your success with enhancing you ability to focus your mind.” ~Gale “I initially purchased The Journey to Wild Divine simply to explore the biofeedback rings, but after using it for a time, I found it so fascinating that my mind could actually control things with the



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more I relaxed into it. Then I just couldn't stop. I found that I am more centered and positive in my thinking and in my actions since it seems to have enhanced my ability to relax and keep a better attitude which has truly enhanced my life. I think everyone should have this and take the time to enjoy it, learn from it, and utilize what they learn in their everyday lives.” ~Lee Fowler Sarasota, Florida

“It helps me to center in the midst of a busy but pleasant existence. It is not a cure all or even an escape, it is more of a reminder of who you are underneath all the fray that constitutes your life.” ~Faith “Here, as I said, I'm forwarding you the info for Wild Divine. You really need to check out their website. You will be amazed how much it will enhance your way of living. I always look forward to getting their emails and reading all of the valuable info they provide. I find myself not only meditating better, which ... as you know ... I have been doing since I was 8years old, but also much less stressed which equates to better focus throughout my day plus a restful solid nights sleep. So go and check it out. :)” ~Petra LaVictoire



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“I started using the Wild Divine to release stress and improve my meditation practices. As I went through the "game", I wasn't just learning to lower and increase my energy, I was having fun, and reaching a new level of insight. I went through the Wild Divine several times over the past couple of years before starting Wisdom Quest. Now, when I feel stress at the office, or need to increase my energy during the day, I imagine the Wild Divine and go back to a place where I can lower or increase my energy. / The Wild Divine has been very helpful in improving my meditation techniques. I especially love the heart meditation, it has helped me open up and release a lot of old emotions and connect with family and friends better. I simply love the Wild Divine, it has subtly and effectively changed my life. Thank you!” ~Nancy “Wild Divine provides a very rich context within a computer "game" in which to have fun, go on an adventure, and to learn great coping skills like breathing, relaxing, and meditating.” ~David Sheppard “Looking for motivation? Looking to be inspired? Learn how to access your powers from the universe with Wild Divine.”



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~Christina “I bought the Wild Divine bundle for myself several years ago and experience more relaxation and deeper medication. Therefore, when my 11-‐year-‐old grandson began to experience anxiety along with his ADD, I thought of the benefits I received from Wild Divine. I purchased the entire bundle for him AND IT IS WORKING. His is experiencing greatly reduced anxiety, better focus and improved performance at school. You wouldn't believe the relief he feels! He is a happier boy and has a smile on his face when I ask him how things are going. He is my favorite person in the whole world and helping him has been my main goal in life since he was born. I give credit to Wild Divine for making huge improvements in his life, as well as my own. Thank you Wild Divine.” ~Bobette Lambert “Wild Divine is really fun -‐ a great recreational activity that gives me practice with consciously affecting my emotions and physiology.” ~Peggy



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“Before I started using WD, I had a short fuse where little irritants were concerned. I would take small things that annoyed me and blow them so far out of proportion that they became a source of great agitation and frustration as well as anger. After I started using WD, I noticed that I would almost unconsciously assume the breathing patterns I was taught in the game and as soon as I realized that, I would be reminded of the beautiful music and graphics of the game itself which added an even larger calming effect. I've come to a point now, where I have working mindfulness meditation practice and I utilize those same breathing patterns in my every day life. Off the cushion or On the cushion, Wild Divine truly opened up my ability to transcend the negative aspects of my human condition and allowed me to progress further in becoming a more whole, awake and compassionate person; with myself and with my fellow beings. I still use it and I even got my kids using it as well to help them learn how to cope with stress as well. In my Counseling practice, I recommend it to all of my clients. It is an incredible, versatile and beautiful tool and it truly works.” ~Lisa Ours “At our university, via our office, we make Wild Divine available to our students as a relaxation and connective (physically, emotionally) tool.” ~Anonymous



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“I found this great interactive software to help you relax and I think you would like it, to give it a try.” ~Anonymous “I SUGGEST YOU TRY IT TOO. IT GAVE ME A SENSE OF PEACE AND TOGETHERNESS, MADE MY MIND AT EASE AND I SLEPT A LOT BETTER. I FELT MORE AND MORE MYSELF AND IT IS SO MUCH FUN THAT I AM KIND OF ADDICTED TO THE GAMES :-‐)” ~Lydia Bilthoven, Netherlands “It's a very new, fun, interesting way to meditate.” ~Amy Gillespie Chevy Chase, Maryland “The only way you will find out if it works is if you give it a try...”

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“For a friend struggling with any of the stress-‐related issues named in your survey, health issues (most particularly chronic pain), or looking for a private spiritual retreat, this is an excellent tool, and the biofeedback features allow you to "see" and verify your relaxation response, at the same time as you are "feeling" the change internally. For me, it can evoke very much the same sensations that I feel when sitting quietly in the sand watching and listening to the waves break on the shore -‐-‐ Very peaceful . . .and with a quiet mind.” ~Kay “It is astonishing to see with your own eyes on the pc screen what the effect can be of Meditating. Seeing the effects by use of the IOM Grapher gives you the confidence and certainty of doing the right thing, just doing nothing, just being BE-‐ING, just being aware. The coaches are although they are digital. It is great to see with the Grapher what you feel inside.” ~Robert Assmann Netherlands “I've used it to try out what my students would be experiencing and I found that it provided me time in my day devoted to quieting my mind. I am the campus administrator for a k-‐12 charter school which serves children in custody of the state of Texas/Child Protective Services who have been removed from their homes due to severe neglect/abuse and at the time we serve them they reside



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in an Emergency Homeless Shelter as they await permanent/long term placement. Many of our students receive Special Education services due to emotional disabilities and/or behavioral disorders. I've found that our students are intrigued by the system, astonished at how it works and captivated by entire experience in general. We use this system to give students a chance to see that they can be truly in control of their minds and bodies.” ~Cathy “If you want to learn to gain control over some bodily and emotional states that you didn't think you could control before, this is the software for you.” ~Anonymous “Gaining an insider perspective, which can only be achieved through quieting the mind. I found the idea intriguing to gain direct feedback of the moment, and to stay in the moment while having fun. What could be better!” ~Anonymous “Wild divine will help you learn how to slow down. It's fun to use and easy to learn!”



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~Anonymous “I recommend this to anyone who wants to experience a happier, fuller life.” ~Paul Young “I am using wild divine to help me relax and learn how to meditate. It has many exercises to assist in getting my mind focused. The variety of the exercises and great visual effects make it great fun to meditate. It's very entertaining.” ~Cynthia Jones Oakland, California “Wild Divine gives me a break from my busy, whirlwind day. When I engage in a few moments that are just about me and returning me to my internal center, I become calmer, more focused and grounded and find a return to clarity and productivity. When I work all day without a break I am stressed and exhausted.



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Using a few minutes to remove myself from the quick pace of my day allows me to reengage at a level that includes my internal and external desires, which truly alters my ability to work from a more centered and relaxed space. Work becomes more joyful and deadlines become less deadly, only because of a brief refocus of myself internally. It allows my internal and external worlds to resync. That's where I want to be!” ~Janeace “Try it , see what You get from it.” ~Rev Dr. Ron Bexell, D.D.D.M. “I have a healer friend who I thought would be interested in using the Wild Divine products. I lent her my "fingers" and the software and she ended up buying it herself. I told her that I found it to be highly restful -‐ something she needed at the moment.” ~Anonymous “Helps me to be more relaxed, in order to control my severe tinnitus.”



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~Frank Dunnellon, Florida “I would explain that the mind's power is largely untapped and that there are massive spiritual rewards for those who would seek to find out more about their own minds. I would greatly recommend the breathing exercises which have a very great influence on quality of sleep and healthy wellbeing. I would further explain that the rewards from positive thinking are available immediately to anyone who wishes to try to turn their lives around. There is much more to say, but it would take a while to explain all the benefits.” ~Martin Bullard Inverness, United Kingdom “Cool biofeedback tool for meditation, highly recommended. Really tracks your physical / mental activity process” ~Anonymous “I now meditate on a regular schedule”



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~Richard Capra “It's an enjoyable way to use biofeedback.” ~Fred Tucson, Arizona “I used Wild Divine to help with relaxing enough to get a good night's sleep, especially when I was anxious. I liked the graphics and the journey. Sometimes learning to get something to work was a little frustrating and occasionally it was hard to navigate, but overall the program was useful and did help me relax.” ~Anonymous “There's this amazing computer game that let's you control the activity by using your mind and bodily reactions. It's an excellent bio-‐feedback learning adventure. I bought it to learn how to control my reactions to stress and deepen my meditation. I get out of it exactly what I wanted and I had a great time doing it. I feel more relaxed and meditation comes easily for me now” ~Pamela “I have found Wild Divine such an amazing tool for myself, my family and some of my clients, it really shows some of these age old techniques work and helps you find your own signature. The



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graphics and sounds are wonderful. I am a therapist working with PTSD and psychological trauma with the military and my patients love the exercises, it is a brilliant first step in their journies in dealing with their traumas, in learning they can gain control again and develop a different attitude to their bodies, reactions and thoughts. I also use meditation and mindfulness and Wild Divine really helped me and my clients ground theory in practice. A fantastic product.” ~Emma “I use my Wild Divine when I need to take a quick break from working on the computer (I teach online classes), when I feel overwhelmed with all that I have to do (I'm also an energy coach, writer and workshop leader). I have shared some of the meditations on retreats and in my coaching practice. I take it with me on vacation and when I go visiting relatives and have shared it there as well. I love the graphics and how graphically it shows the interplay of mind and body. Most people are shocked at first at how their mind affects the action on the screen. It's a great teaching tool. I love it.” ~Dr. Lorna Minewiser “Because of PC issues (like now needing to run Ubuntu OS or previously needing a video upgrade), we have not used the program as much as I would have liked. When we could play on a



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regular bases, we were all more focused and able to relax. I don't remember if we were sleeping better but I do remember that the program had a profound and pervasive effect on our daily lives. When the subject of positive computer games comes up or the need or want to lower stress, I recommend the Wild Divine. I look forward to getting our PC issues in hand and playing Wild Divine again.” ~Maria Gillem “I've been able to quantify the change in the measures of stress via Wild Divine.” ~Linda “Would you like to be more happy and feel less stress? There is this thing I have using. It's fun to do, you look forward to it every day, you can feel yourself getting better and better. It's nice to look at and after you have used it you really feel pleasantly relaxed and you feel proud that you spend your time doing something good for your self. You learn to breath better and deeper. And it's really fun, you can do with a group of friends. I definitely recommend it.” ~Marina “Wild Divine demonstrates how our bodies always reveal our state of mind and state of focus. The biofeedback sensors don't lie.



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Either we are in a relaxed state or we are not. We can't pretend. The sensors report what is really going on in our peace-‐calm reflex and our focused chi action. Nothing happens that we are seeking until we change our state with the breath and the shift of focus. Wild Divine puts me in charge. I make things happen. I create my reality. I determine my state, and I can change it! I love the beauty of the places, and I love the truthful feedback. I find that relaxation is easier because I have practiced the peaceful-‐calm breath over and over within the game. I find that I can focus my energy to move through any situation with what I call the "focused chi breath". I have worked with more than a hundred clients and workshop participants with Wild Divine and Relaxing Rhythms, and everyone has learned to use conscious, focused breathing to change their state.” ~Maisha Hazzard, Ph.D. “I bought it to use with patients and found it taught me skills I use in my own life. There are many benefits, but the best is I now sleep like a baby...and I didn't before. I can relax myself even though I am a high mental energy person. I still cannot do all of the shifts in energy as smoothly as my patients report learning to do( I introduce the software and if it "takes" suffest they buy it to use at home), but it's been lovely for me.” ~Anonymous



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“A great way to have fun and learn how your own bio rhythms work, and be able to utilize that knowledge to achieve a higher state of balance. Highly recommended.” ~Aleph Baumbach “I have had two friends purchase this product based on my recommendation and letting them try mine. Most people in my life that I would talk to about this are aware of my health issues. Therefor if I tell them that I am now sleeping more and better then before they understand that this is a huge improvement. Though I do not sleep every night it is better then before. Being able to relax and let go of stress allows me to breathe which is something I did not do a lot of. I know that sounds funny but I took 3 breaths a minute prior to using this program. It is great fun watching the screens and seeing if I can make the changes in them. I like the fact that it has many different levels in which I can get different things from each level and can go back and forth.” ~Niese Lee Terrebone, Oregon “I got it to meditate better. Which it has done, but it is also fun to go through the stories. I'm also calmer and able to handle stress better.” ~Anonymous



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“This is a way to practice meditation with instant feedback because you are using a feed back mechanism on your fingers. It is fun and you know right away if you are really relaxing and meditating. The pictures are great and you learn about different styles of meditation.” ~Susie Laraine Eureka, California “I would totally recommend this because it is an interactive energy management program. It has allowed me to see the intensity of my energy and has allowed me to learn how to control my energy output. Since I have been using the product I have had fewer reactions and negative feedback from others relating to my energy. I feel more calm, collective and empowered. Knowing how to manage my energy has translated into learning to manage my aura and reducing my inpast on others and allowing me to be safer from others energy output.” ~Kalena Luxon Santa Cruz, California



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“I recommended it to many friends. One bought it and loves it too. I love it -‐ the pictures are so beautiful. It is really a retreat for me. I play often 15 minutes before I'm going to bed. So my mind has good things to think about and can leave all worries behind.” ~Carola Günther Koeln, Germany “It is a beautiful interaction with your inner self. You learn to sense your energies and grow with mental practise in a funny way. It is an adventure with the fingerprint of your soul. Experience You!” ~Anonymous “It helps me understand the connection between mind, body and soul (biofeedback), and provides a 'quick response' to show what thoughts generate desired behavior.”



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~Martin Smith “Helps focus on relaxed breathing, the graphics are fun! Nice to be able to change level of difficulty. Many patients say it helps them relax, and learn the relaxation techniques. Suggestion: Wild Divine would be even better if the pace of breathing could be adapted to young children. Young children feel that "breathing with the butterfly" is too slow, "I can't get enough air". It would be better if we could change the pace of the butterfly, such that it would be faster (individualize it for different children).” ~Anonymous “Is a lot of fun, using it w/adolescents is great, tends to be more challenging for younger kids to use with the pacing being fast. Kids like the game-‐like environment and "rewards" for success!” ~Kris “Wild Divine provides a great forum for learning relaxation techniques that are great for reducing stress and anxiety as well as pain management.” ~April



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St. Louis, Missouri “It is fun and I have learned to practice many of the tools in my everyday life.” ~Barb “As a relaxation trainer in the rural public mental health system, I wanted to be able to train our clients to manage their symptoms more effectively. We purchased your system about a year ago. The changes in our client's life have been dramatic and remarkable but that is only part of the story. I have personally suffered from small bowel obstructions for over 20 years, visiting emergency rooms at an average of two to three times a month for narcotic intervention. As a collateral benefit, the trainer became the most successful patient. I have not had one single ER visit since I began training my clients. It has improved the quality of my life in ways I cannot even begin to express. The awesome customer service provided by Tori has been exceptional. Thank you WD “ ~Brad Haney Weaverville, California



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“Cool easy going software to master your breathing.” ~Roger “I highly recommend the Wild Divine products. They're fun and easy to use. I desperately needed to destress. Using The Journey to the Wild Divine and Wisdom Quest programs I was able to destress effectively. I am more calm and relaxed and was able to slow down enough to enjoy meditation which I had not been able to do previously. Sometimes I start the program simply to listen to and view the intro sessions as they immediately transport me to a calmer, more uplifting space and mindset.” ~Sharon “I first used Relaxing Rhythms on a friend's computer. I found that by doing the breathing tree exercise I had to improve the depth and manner that I breathed. It was a revelation to me that my breathing technique directly impacted on my ability to relax. I immediately ordered my own copy and after using it after work slept like a baby for the first time in ages. Now I find that I am using the techniques in my daily life and looking forward to listening to more Wild Divine teaching segments and practices on my computer of an evening. This is a life enhancing program and I am noticing a profound shift in my thinking and approach to daily



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stresses as well as my interactions with other people. Thank you for such a wonderful program.” ~Anonymous “When I retired, my cardiologist told me my uncontrolled blood pressure was because I was an "adrenaline junky". For way too many years, I had used my adrenaline to keep my Type A personality going strong. Now, it was beginning to become a health problem. I discovered Healing Rhythmns during a visit to Scripps Holistic in La Jolla. I bought the program and began using it. It has helped me to learn to turn-‐off the adrenaline, and I now can control my ability to relax, which has enabled me to stabilize my blood pressure into a healthy range. I strongly recommend the program!” ~John “I would like to tell u about this awesome meditating game....” ~Anonymous



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“This is the neatest game. It makes you more aware of your mental state. It teaches you to relax. The music and graphics are beautiful. You can play it over and over and still keep learning!” ~Anonymous “I'd say, " This is an excellent tool to help regain control of your body and your life. It teaches you quiet. It teaches you how to meditate and how to not think about something. It sounds peaceful and calming and visually it is peaceful and calming. It is something you can to for yourself that promotes healing your physical body, relaxing and controlling your mental activity, enhancing your psychological awareness of self, and connecting with your spiritual self. It provides supportive and educational feedback which I found helped to improve my personal confidence, and it is fun. I have a chronic pain condition and this is one of the tools I use to improve my pain levels and thus my quality of life." ~Judy Breadner Niagara Falls, Ontario “I used to get Migraines every day and would take Atavan to ward them off. Then I tried bio-‐feedback which with practice I was able to prevent the migraines. The equipment that I used was available only at a doctors office. When I looked up bio feedback machines, I came in contact with the Wild Divine web site. I decided to purchase the program and I was very impressed by the



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quality, and beauty of the program. I have recommended it to several of my friends and continue to work with the program myself for relaxation.” ~Lauren Osgood “When I was young I experienced a number of traumatic events that left me with a multitude of troubles, especially in my dealings with personal relationships with loved ones. I received years of counseling which helped, but I still required medication to maintain stability. I heard about the Wild Divine biofeedback system via a close friend using the system to enhance meditation. He allowed me to try it out, and I had so much fun. It was hard to believe that doing something so fun could be so beneficial. I had to purchase it myself. As I used the program I required less intervention and eventually was able to stop medication as I was more able to handle myself. I enjoyed a more relaxed state which helped in my nursing profession. I learned meditation. I improved my personal relationships. I love this product and how it has enhanced my life.” ~Brittni Penascola, Florida



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“I initially purchased it because I was realized that I was never relaxed; I was in a constant state of adrenalin rush. I knew that there was good scientific evidence behind biofeedback, plus the system looked fun, and I needed more fun in my life. I was attracted to the beautiful visuals and music.” ~Kathy “I would say, "You will just love Wild Divine. There are three games with awesome beautiful graphics that help you to feel happy and peaceful. It is a magical and fun ways to learn to understand your inner energies. You learn with excellent biofeedback tools to know how to raise your energies when you want more and how to relax deeply. You can also see visual graphics that teach you how to breath deeply which increases your ability to meditate and reduce stress. The games also exercise your mind as you need to sometimes figure out what action will move you through the magical journey. With Healing Rythyms they give you the best of the metaphyical teachers to guide you in learning about breath and meditation which enhances your personal and spiritual growth even more. I had a client who told me she got over her panic attacks by using these games.” ~Susan



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“I love this program because it helps me to really relax. I can see at once what my body is doing and how to de-‐stress and meditate effectively. The graphics are beautiful and help me on my spiritual journey. It has been the best tool for me in dealing with many difficult physical symptoms.” ~Deirdre Australia “Learning to meditate effectively can be difficult, especially learning to "switch off" all the annoying "noises" in one’s head. That ever present "to do" list which impedes any attempt to: just.... be..... still and then......breathe. Wild Divine products are designed to be extremely helpful in this important goal. Thanks to your company, for your company.” ~S.E. Marks “It will depend on the friend, some of my friends may benefit from it and some will not bother even to try. I only will say I have found



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it very beneficial and fun but to get the most of it one needs commitment and patience. Also one has to be able to accept the New Age slant with grace because there is solid science under it all.” ~Martha United Kingdom “I know you've seen a thousand stories from the touchy feely tree hugging types before and you're forgiven for thinking this is yet another internet scam to get you to part with your hard earned... DON'T WRITE THIS OFF! I've had a great time checking out how to control my stress levels and heart rate, breathing exercises and just calming myself down and ramping myself up at will with instant feedback right there for all to see! Without exception everyone who has tried this software with its weird little finger sensors has LOVED to experience and been happy they sat down for a go. Money well spent.” ~Tony Toowomba, Queensland



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“I tell my patients that by using wild divine products, they can actually see their results. This allows them to track progress as well as trends when they also keep a diary of their pain, stress, and personal situations.” ~Katie “As a special education teacher in high school, I had a student who was so angry around his dyslexia and inability to read or write that he used to come into my office and have break downs and pound the wall. One day I hooked him up to the Wild Divine and showed him how to play. It really clicked for him when he saw that he could break bubbles with negative thoughts, and float them when he calmed down. He eventually won the game, and found out that he could use the power of his calmness to help animals. He landed a job in the pet store, where he became a valued employee.” ~Anonymous



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“Healing Rhythms conducts you into and through a multimedia experience in which learning the elements of relaxation, breath and pulse control (and thus stress reduction) becomes an adventure, not a chore. It's both fun and safe AND you can track your progress in developing these skills literally moment by moment. What could be better?” ~Robert “It gives a visual representation of bio feedback. You don't have to believe in the spiritual aspect. Being able to calm ones self when awake is a vital life skill.” ~Anonymous “It's a fun, effective way to be supported in learning to relax, consciously breathe, regain clarity, and meditate.” ~Niraja



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“I have said I know about a computer game that teaches you to relax, focus your energy and manage your bio-‐rhythms.” ~Anonymous “I tell them that they can control themselves as well as feel better. I prove it within the first 5 minutes of the passage.” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine came to me at just the right moment in my life (as everything always does). I was searching for a way to increase my ability to control mind and body through breath & meditation, and wanted to be able to see visually the results of my efforts. No more than a couple days of that intention and I found myself holding Wild Divine in my hands at a favorite spiritual bookstore in my city. I purchased it, immediately went home and got to work. I was fascinated with the exercises and really inspired by the artwork of the scenery. Beautiful to look at, soothing to interact with, and very effective as I brought my practice into the "real world" for a more focused, calm, and peaceful approach to everything I did. I highly recommend this product to anyone interested in practicing the art of connecting with mind & body through meditation, relaxation, and breath.”



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~Rich Chicago, Illinois “I would tell them about the benefits of meditation and recommend your products as an effective tool to learn meditation techniques. I would recommend The Passage to parents who want to introduce their children to ways to learn to relax and focus.” ~Anonymous “Hello. Would you like to be able to learn to control your levels of stress at will, to learn to know the messages your body sends, to decipher it and control it progressively, to progress in your meditation practice much faster? Check out the products of Wild Divine! They changed my life -‐ I control my stress levels easier, I read calmer and faster, I am able to learn easier, my occasional sleep problems disappeared, I am able to perform easier in my job and relate better with my patients... Who could believe it?” ~Florin Bengea



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“Helped improve concentration time, Have used it with family with insomnia with great results, pleasant to use, I like the variety of approaches” ~Anonymous “Playing Wild Divine allows you to see real, physical, and immediate results from the practice of breathing and energy control. You may not "know" exactly what you are doing at first, but soon you can see the results of the conscious breathing techniques. You get to actually see the results, and its beautiful.” ~Chad Verigin “Journey to the wild divine is a great fun to do. also a way to escape stress. I have had friend and family try it, they think it is wonderful too.” ~Sheila “Wild Divine is a fun way to learn how to relax. It's all the challenge and entertainment of a creative game with the added benefit of biofeedback link relaxation techniques. Lots easier than learning to meditate!”



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~Judy “I've already done so. I've urged numerous friends to give it a try. I was already well experienced in meditation when I bought Wild Divine. I bought it because it was different, it looked like fun and the imagery was so beautiful and tranquil. I was so impressed with the first program that I went on to buy both Wisdom Quest and Healing Rhythms. Aside from being fun, I have found all of the programs to be relaxing, restful, peaceful and inspiring. One of the most important things I've learned from them (or perhaps re-‐learned) is to pay attention to not just my breathing but my heart rate when I am feeling stressed. Absolutely one of the most soothing ways to end a day.” ~Sandra Colbridge “It's a great way to relax and a great stress buster. There's a real feeling of being 'there' and the graphics are beautiful. It's a familiar place that you'll want to return to again and again. It's like your own inner home where it's peaceful and tranquil. You think about it and carry it with you. The symbols are a powerful tool.” ~Theresa



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“I purchased the Wild Divine to reach resistant teenage clients who I knew would benefit from meditation and visualization, but who were definitely not going to try such things via any traditional route. Not only did they thoroughly enjoy it, but I reaped secondary benefits, and also watched as my two young children played it and showed improved concentration, frustration tolerance and self-‐calming. It's fun, it's beautiful, and it's very relaxing!” ~Kathryn Murphy Asheville, North Carolina “I initially bought Wild Divine as a way to continue the relaxation progress I was enjoying with the Bio-‐feedback therapies I had received. It helped wonderfully! The surprise was how enjoyable the game like experience was to me both visually and audibly! The practices encouraged by the application definitely improved my ability to focus on "not focusing". The meditations I enjoyed became deeper, thus the relaxation became deeper. Thank you for this inspired gift.” ~Diana



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“It's not only fun, it helps to strengthen the links between body and mind, we are composed of both spirit and body, and as crazy as it seems strengthening the link between both isn't something you'd do or think about doing, wild divine products are excellent for this reason” ~Ricardo “It's really cool -‐ check it out!” ~Anonymous “I was referred to use Wild Divine as an aid to pain management. I suffered with such pain from a nerve disease that I never even got a full nights sleep because of it. After using Wild Divine in my neurofeedback session I really enjoyed it and bought it right away to use at home. It immediately teaches you how to relax more effectively than anything I tried before. It lowers your stress level and absolutely helped with my pain management. Learning to relax and using the breathing techniques absolutely helped me



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cope better with the pain. I was sleeping better and the best part was it was so much fun to use!! I highly recommend it to everyone.” ~Paula “IT is fun-‐-‐helps access the relaxation state of meditation and focus in an interesting way and maintain that state” ~Anonymous “It is divine” ~Anonymous “I suffered panic attacks in the past and had always had trouble with stress. I wanted to learn some new ways to deal with stress but I wanted something that I could do on my own at home and instructional books just didn't work with me. I heard about "Wild Divine" from a friend and decided to try it and I instantly knew this was what I was looking for! It's fun and immersive in a way that teaches techniques for dealing with stress (through proper breathing or learning to calm your mind) without making it a chore.”



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~Dave Otway “This product is a great way to relax and recharge your batteries. I have also had my best sleep in years with only 20 to 30 minutes of practice a day.” ~Carl Leonard Richmond, Virginia “I have recommended it to people I know who were on the same path as I by merely directing them to your site. Others I have gone in to details when there was relevance. My philosophy on recommendations is to not hard sell. They must choose on their own.” ~Anonymous “My Lightstone and use of Wild Divine software has allowed me to realize a more efficient and effective level of meditative quality. This has rippled out into other aspects of my life, I'm able to relax more quickly and deeply, my sleep has improved -‐ and I'm happy! It's fun too -‐ especially when I've shared with friends.”



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~Gus Savoie “It's a great combination of education about the techniques and the experience of them.” ~Mark Goodman “I don't usually play games on the computer, but this was fun. It was somewhat challenging, but taking my time, I managed it all. It seemed odd to apply a game to real life, but I was able to summon the relaxation responses when I needed them.” ~Anonymous “At the end of a hectic day, I couldn't wait to get home and travel with my Journey and Passage. I could immediately feel the stress leaving my body as I walked through the beautiful scenes....and the music lingered in my head long after I closed my program for the day, especially after visiting Rainbow Rock....my favorite place to be. It allowed me to use my relaxation techniques learned to fall asleep quickly. And if I get stressed during the day at my job I



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use my compassion breath and it gets me through. Anyone who feels anxiety, panic, tiredness or lack of desire or drive needs to experience your program. I bought one for my daughter and just introduced it to my mother. Everyone that 'visits' walks away a little more awakened and aware.” ~Jacqueline “Serenity can be learned like anything else.” ~Paul Brewster, Massachusetts “Wonderful way to relax and learn to control your stress level!!” ~Lisa “That from my experience of using the Wild Divine I am better able to go deeper and faster into a state of meditation. I am more aware of myself and my mental state, and that I am able to day dream with more color, which helps decrease my sometimes agitated state.”



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~Jayne Pearl River, New York “I wanted something to relieve stress and saw the product in a store. Since using it, I have been able to sleep better at night and feel more relaxed during the day.” ~Anonymous “I heard of your company on NPR radio, and was fascinated by the idea of playing a video game that would relax your mind and also help with stress, I was in a period of time when my sister was dying of cancer and I was caring for her. I was very stressed and so as a Christmas present, my sister ordered the "Journey to the Wild Divine" for me. She passed away in January of that year, and I used the game as a way to relax, help keep stress away and it always makes me think of her. I always enjoy playing and it amazes other people that try to play and cannot relax enough to make the game work.” ~Anonymous “I havent used my product for a while but from that i have learnt and progressed because of it. I would say, give it a go for a while, dont judge the site straight away, give it a go and grow with the resources given.” ~Matt



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“I would tell my friend, and have told my friends, that this is a marvelous tool to learn to effectively maximize your energy. It can be used for a myriad of reasons -‐ meditation, relaxation, energy work, stress relief, and just plain fun!” ~Edna Oliver “The many tools offered from "Wild Divine" are awesome! Recommended to my clients who are happy with their results.” ~Cathy “I'd say that it began like a game, a fun thing to do, but it challenged me in a level that I felt so focused, and it helped me to relax and in the same time, to have fun. And I use Wild Divine with my patients so they can feel more relaxed, coping much better with stress and physical pain. I love Wild Divine!” ~Fabiana Sao Paulo, Brazil “It teaches tools to better deal with feelings of anxiety” ~Michele Morrison, Tennessee



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“This is such a cool game and it trains you to breathe better, concentrate better, think positively, and just relax. You can see how stressed you are from the beginning and by the time you have played the game awhile, you are more focused and relaxed. Some of the parts of the game are really challenging like building a bridge to cross a divide or shooting a target with a bow and arrow. If you relax and give into the experience you will do a lot better. Plus you will feel so confident for completing these hard tasks. It leaves your mind feeling wide open. Your brain will be well oxygenized. Time flies by when you are playing this.” ~Mary “I love Wild Divine! It has helped me to learn to meditate and control my reaction to stress by using fun and relaxing exercises. When using the biofeedback you can see how you physically respond and can learn to control your breathing, which has helped me to relax more effectively and sleep better.” ~Julie “Of the two specific friends that may be interested in this , I would emphasize that not only can this game be fun but as a result of participating, one can learn to relax . It actually forces me to get



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relaxed so I have to dig pretty deep in order to achieve this relaxation in order to move on to the next task. Obviously, one can't really force themselves to get relaxed but i have learned to let go of tension/stress that I was perhaps unaware of. My desire to get to the next place is a great motivator. The challenge for me is very satisfying and the bonus is success!” ~Anonymous “To anyone looking for find peace within themselves I would tell them to try Wild Divine.”

~Anonymous “I would let them know that it can help them to relax and feel less stressed. Also that it is fun to use” ~Vicki



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“Sometimes when life gets overwhelming it is hard to relax enough to connect with the relaxation tools that you have learned. Wild Divine gives you a tool that allows you to easily bring the stress down a few bandwidths. And it is fun to do.” ~Elizabeth Ashworth “I will say, try this you will be completely amazed. The wild divine products are the absolute best on the market.” ~Rebecca Amy Merlo “Purchased Healing Rhythms and have recommended it to several clients who struggle with relaxation and stress management.” ~Lyanne Canada “In November of 1999, I contracted PTS (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) from a combination of previous and prolonged high work stress, along with



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a recent simultaneous and extremely traumatic divorce and life events during 1999. Over the years my doctors put me on various medications that had lousy side effects, dry mouth, feeling a bit spaced out, weight gain, etc. Healing Rhythms helped me gain control over PTS, something that even 5 or more years of counseling and medications could not do. I now am able to control a PTS attack and stop it before it gains a foothold, even at work without being able using the Bio-‐feedback. When at home I use Healing Rhythms to reinforce the relieval of stress. It works absolutely great and helps me to sleep much better than before as it’s been a few years since I used to wake up in a panic and a cold sweat. In short I am now in full control of PTS, I no longer wake up in a panic and a cold sweat, and it gets better every month that I use this Program. I have to assume that if I ever get out of my stressful job, the threat of PTS returning will be merely history in my life. With Healing Rhythms I now have control over my life stresses that I did not have before. I could not do this before Healing Rhythms training as stress controlled me to a large degree. I suspect my success is in part to the Variable heart rate portion of each lesson within the program as for myself, Healing Rhythms seems to have reset years of accumulated stress to a very manageable level. Now whenever work stress finds its way back into my life I use the program. I have also been able to eliminate all medications that were prescribed due to PTS. I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one that contributed to this fantastic program. I never want to be without it. I feel that it’s a great breakthrough in helping to heal PTS and long build ups of life stresses. Maybe surviving soldiers returning from our Wars can benefit from this program?? I think it would be a tremendous help for them. Again thank you for Healing Rhythms. I recently subscribed to the update and find it responds much better than its previous version.” ~Carl Langille



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“I would say that it is helpful in reducing anxiety, and it's like biofeedback to teach myself how to relax. It's also beautifully designed, with lovely imagery, logical progression through the game, and it's fun!” ~Cassandra “I would say it's an excellent program for getting feedback on how effective you are at relaxing yourself (biofeedback).” ~Gail “I used to get very frustrated when the rest of my family members would get obsessed with video games and the like...however, now I just go to my own game of "Journey to the Wild Divine" and it not only alleviates my angst over all the screen time my family members are experiencing but it also helps me channel my energies in much more positive ways! I love the beautiful graphics, the sublime music, the energy exercises and most of all, the spiritual message being imparted! I've encouraged them all to try it too!”



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~Jen “It's been fun and, most importantly, it opens up an array of other possibilities.” ~William “Wild Divine really appeals to older kids imagination so it doesn't feel like a chore. My daughter has learned to relax and slow her breathing with Wild Divine.” ~Julie “Since using Wild Divine I have been able t better quiet my busy mind and meditate much easier than before. Whenever I have a problem or decision to make I always go to wild divine first and calm my mind then ask what I should do. The answer always come to me right away.” ~Anonymous “I learned better breathing, patience, relaxing, quiet the mind and thoughts and i love it, is very much fun to play, the sounds and music are wonderful, the wild divine and the passage are beautifully made its just great to play and relax at the same time. Even my children love it! (11 & 14 years).”



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~Anonymous “I want a tool to cope with distractions of life.” ~Roberto Garcia Olivares “Wild Divine was more interactive than I thought it would be. It make you part of the events that are occurring. The challenges were intriquing still while weaving a story within.” ~Lisa “I have purchased all of the Wild Divine products. Initially, I received The Passage from my mother, as she was unable to get the software to register her biometrics correctly. I had no problem with it and had fun wandering around, until I found some of the meditation exercises. Regulating my breathing was incredibly soothing and relaxing for me. The Wild Divine products have proven to be quite effective in helping me to unwind after a stressful day at work. I tend to use the products right before bed so that I can get to sleep more easily and my brain is shut off for the night. I do the exercises until I start to feel sleepy and then I know that I am relaxed enough to go to bed.”



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~Jenna Lincoln University, Pennsylvania “I wanted to gain more control over my emotional states and Wild Divine is a really fun way to accomplish this goal.” ~Anne Rochester, Michigan “Wild Divine helped me to get past a barrier in meditation” ~Anonymous “Healing Rhythms is a wonderful interactive program that guides you in meditation and breathwork, teaching and healing you at the same time.” ~Linda Feldthausen Ashland, Oregon “I would recommend Wild Divine as a teaching tool. Explaining how biofeedback works is very abstract but having a student



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actually 'doing' it, and seeing the result on a 10 foot screen at the front of the class, brings the learning to a much richer level.” ~Cyd Skinner “Although it seemed a bit hocky at first, I was able to use the relaxation techniques to control my thoughts when attempting to fall asleep. My brain would have "thoughts spinning out of control and I could not slow down or turn off the thoughts when I needed to sleep. I can now visualize some of the exercises in the Passage even when not "playing" the game. This skill is a benefit when I need to relax or fall asleep!” ~AmyLyn “I am able to relax more. And concentrate on my breathing to get the most out of a breath of air.” ~Anonymous “I found Wild Divine was fantastic for my son. I gave him skills and awareness that he could control his state of being and the biofeedback system taught him how to relax and more importantly rewarded him when he achieved his goal. On top of that we have both very much enjoyed using Wild Divine and it has made developing our skills has been great fun!”



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~Jayden Melbourne, Australia “Really makes you understand to what extent the mind and body are one!” ~Anonymous “Yes, I have been challenged by the dvd's relaxed more, and enjoyed many hours with my grand daughter whose success with the games inspired me to meditate. I stopped trying so hard and now have more fun. My life has expanded, I feel anything is possible and meet new challenges with optimism and purpose. Thank you all” ~Geraldine Scott United Kingdom “This is fun and interesting and easy. It uses video game technology and is entertaining.” ~Anonymous



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“Some students who are not as comfortable with socializing, where many of us can gain strength and relaxation, are able to use this program to escape and center.” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine takes the mystique out of meditation...rather than thinking about "how to" meditate effectively, the software enables the user to do it without conscious thought about the how. The combination of structured exercises and game play offer a variety of methods to support your practice, which helps to keep it interesting, as well as supporting differing learning methods.” ~Peter “By using Wild Divine Healing Rhythms I was able to get more in touch with what my body was communicating to me. It actually helped motivate me to get in better physical shape so I could go further with the exercises. I also loved the inspirational messages.” ~Anonymous



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“My goal in using Wild Divine was to have a spiritual connection and feel more fully relaxed. Tools like these are beneficial as they continually remind me that we are all one and keep me in touch with the divine spirit. My ultimate goal is to always see the divine in others. Reminders like Wild Divine are perfect avenues for that realization.” ~Anonymous “This is really cool, you should try it!” ~Anonymous “I have told people it is a fun way to learn about themselves and in the process gain better self control. This can be for relaxation or stress relief. I have recommended it most to those with ptsd.” ~Anonymous “When it works properly -‐ when I have time -‐ I love to play it relaxes me and takes me out of my head” ~Gwen Cornwall, Ontario



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“If you want to discover more about your bodies inner resources in a fun and practical way I would highly recommend using Wild Divine's products.” ~Dave Paphos, Cyprus “I just retired from teaching special needs students. For the last ten years I've been tutoring full time. Many of my students have ADHD (as I do myself) and I have recommended the Wild Divine progams (especially the first one) as a way to develop focusing techniques. Because it is in a game format, there is not the resistance that comes with more traditional exercises. I have also recommended it to friends and family (for themselves and/or their kids) for the same reason as well as for teaching relaxation through breath control. I got the first Wild Divine program when it came out and loved it! I was already a fan of adventure games on the computer, so what wasn't to love when I could play a game and learn how to help myself all at the same time? I have chemical sensetivities that mess with my head (diagnosed as toxic brain syndrome) and when I'm getting depressed (which I know is just a reaction and will pass with a little time) or restless or unusually unfocused, I know that time with Wild Divine will help quiet and



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heal -‐-‐ and it's not painful. My very favorite "exercise" is still lighting the fire in the cottage in the woods. I also have Wisdom Quest (love making the dolphins jump out of the pool), and just recieved Relaxing Rhythms as a Christmas present (and a new finger monitor because I had worn out my first one). I like the teaching sequence in Relaxing Rhythms, but I still often go back to my fireplace to end my "session". Thanks for creating fun as well as helpful programs.” ~Karen Bard “It is a very effective program, especially for stress relief. it has also helped me sleep better and longer.” ~Anonymous “A great tool to help you manage stress and learn to regulate your breathing.” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine is a fantastic tool that allows people who may be experiencing difficulties to develop strategies that they can tap into in times of crisis or when under pressure. I have used the



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programmes now for 3 years and I have seen the results that can occur.” ~Anonymous “Wild Divine has been an incredible experience! It has helped relieve some of my discomfort from fibromyalgia symptoms. Coping with a chronic disorder is mentally difficult and Wild Divine has had a very positive effect on my emotional well being.” ~Kim Lafayette, Indiana “The Wild Divine is a great way to relax after a stressful day at work. It takes you into a another world of peace and relaxing meditation.” ~Ralph Jensen Beach, Florida



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“I would say that Wild Divine is an awesome way to learn breathing and relaxing techniques because the biofeedback interaction give a way to monitor progress/effectiveness so you know you're learning the skill correctly. Once the breathing and relaxing skills become easy to achieve in the game, it also becomes possible to do it away from the game as desired/needed. The in-‐game Wild Divine environments and sound tracks are sublimely beautiful, while providing engaging and instructional activities with nurturing and encouraging mentors. Also, there's flexibility since there are options to play an entire journey, or modules/components as a person's time and/or focus dictates.” ~Karydwen Poe Dover, Pennsylvania “This is great at making you more aware of your states, whether stressed or relaxed-‐ it shows the link between brain and body.” ~Katie Mount Colah, Australia



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“I have attended a lot of conferences and alternative medicine practictioners learning stress management and meditation techniques but Wild Divine is the only practice that allows me a way to see that what I am doing is working. I love it! I bought THE PASSAGE after my brother the Yoga teacher showed it to me on a visit. I was using the exercises in the Passage to meditate/relax and when you came out with Healing Rhythms, I had to buy it. I have gone through the entire program several times and then go back go through specific exercises or lessons. It has made a diference in my life in helping me manage stress (mother with Alzheimer's) and helping me sleep (I have Fibromyalgia). THANK YOU FOR CREATING THESE PROGRAMS!!!!!!!!!!!” ~Nancy Hurlock, Maryland “Using Wild Divine has given me and my family immediate (and often surprising) feedback on our internal state, which is often not as you would expect. Therefore this is an invaluable tool for stress management as you learn to take responsibility for your wellbeing.” ~Emily



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“i would say that Wild Divine is a great distraction from stresses and anxieties that I experience. You feel like you are addressing something in yourself to help yourself in the long run while at the same time it is fun.” ~Anonymous “It is fun to use and it demonstrates the power of the mind/body connection to my clients. I use it primarily with patients with chronic pain problems. I recommend it as a program for clients to invest in and use at home. It's something their family & friends can use as well.” ~Phyllis Kasper, Ph.D. Cleveland, Wisconsin “This is a great way to learn to cope with stress. It teaches you how to control your body and mind. The more you play the game the more you learn about the body and mind connection. I hope to use it to help the Wounded Warriors with PTSD. I have tried unsuccessfully to have the Landstuhl Army Hospital in Germany to integrate it in their therapy. Since I can't get response there when my husband and I return to the USA this year I will open my own



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therapy type set up and the use of the Wild Divine to help the Wounded Warriors cope with PTSD and chronic pain.” ~Laura Hall “I've already recommended it to friends who have great stress and stressors. I simply say it is a very effective way to regain control of the body's rhythm through breathing and guides you through techniques necessary to do so in a rewarding environment.” ~Page Medina, Minnesota “Thanks so much!! You can always use me as a testimonial..the product has been wonderful. My son has also been suffering with facial tics, and since we've been using this (we're also doing a little yoga and meditation), they are gone! :-‐) I plan on having the rest of the family try this too (including myself!)...the music is so peaceful and the games are lovely and calming.”



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