Awakening Inner Energy : A Journey Through Mindfulness and Healing

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I picked this up, but I’m glad I did. It’s one of those books that you don’t just read, you feel. There’s something grounding about the way it approaches mindfulness and self-awareness. I found myself pausing often to reflect, and a few parts really stayed with me. If you're looking for something gentle but meaningful, this might be it.

This book has a lot to offer on the author's premise that all the modalities mentioned work better together. Several sections illustrate that premise as she looks at why they can, and then repeats that in each section. What I found missing is the HOW. I do think she is correct in that a holistic approach is best. I wanted to know how to do some of those modalities. I did not expect a full treatise on how to do sound healing, but I did want more than a mention of Tibetan bowls. She mentions case studies. I would like to know more. Just a link or a name. Nevertheless, I do think there is a lot to be gained by reading this book. Her knowledge of the modalities is keen and her insights on each one tie them together nicely. The illustrations of the Chackras are well done and help the reader understand more about them. Overall a quick read that is worth the effort.

I like this author. I've read a few of her books now. But this book reads more like a term paper than a self-help book. It reports on the effectiveness of this or that technique or the blending of these techniques. This is fine. It's the kind of thing that will work in an academic setting. But with self-help, you really need to finish reading it and know how to do something other than seeking out more information. The book is well written, though. It's easy to follow, and Crentsil seems knowledgeable on the subject matter. It might be a good place to start if you just want a general idea on what's out there in inner energy techniques.