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Do you have trouble getting to sleep?

We keep hearing from people that lack of rest is one of life’s major disruptions. So, we decided to create a guided meditation that can give sleep assistance to others.

The video process incorporates simple techniques to relax the body and mind. In addition, you’ll bring your waking hours to a close with appreciation for your life and the events of the day while releasing any racing thoughts.

You may close your eyes at any time during this guided meditation and just listen to the audio.

When you finish the video and get into bed, you may continue to use the technique in which you imagine writing down your thoughts and setting them into the river. Or, you may just follow your breathing in and out as you drift off to sleep.

Please remove all distractions from the area where you watch this video to experience the full benefit.

There is also an audio-only version of this video on the Creative Mentor page of our website.

Sweet dreams :)

Our latest multimedia innovation is designed to help people perform music with confidence. Most people who play or sing music wish to express themselves fully to others through this universal form of communication.

However, many people worry about being judged, compare themselves to others, and get anxious about making mistakes while delivering their musical message. Their focus turns away from the joy of expression to the fear of performing and being vulnerable.

A simple guided process, this brand new video was created to give both amateur and professional performers:

1. self-acceptance
2. self-confidence
3. freedom of expression
4. the idea that music is a universal language of connection
5. tools for mental preparation

For full instructions on how to use the video, go to the video’s page on YouTube and look at the description below the video.

As performers, Candice and I have used all of these techniques and experienced fantastic results. We also teach these concepts to our students. But, this is the first time we’ve organized the system in such a comprehensive, yet concise package.

If you know anyone who would like to be more peaceful and expressive while performing, feel free to share this video with them.

This video is the first installment in our brand new series entitled, GC Meditation Series. Upcoming videos will address topics like sleeplessness, goal attainment, public speaking, appreciation, exercise and health, abundance and forming an effective practice habit.

Kananaskis Country is just outside Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The peace, quiet and grandeur of the area inspire awe and a deep sense of calm.

This new Water Film also features music inspired by the lakes.

If you enjoy the soundtrack for this film you can download it here.

Press play and enjoy!

You can also watch it on YouTube in HD.

If you wish to purchase Water Films on DVD, they are available on Amazon.

We’re curious. What does being “immersed in nature” mean for you?

Everyone has a different idea about this concept.

We just spent a week in the Canadian Rockies — around Banff, Kananaskis Country and Canmore. Just driving around the area is a powerful experience. It’s as if our eyes are being gently massaged by the magnificent scenery.

Aquamarine glacial lakes and rivers, asymmetrical granite peaks, mountain wildflowers and wildlife provide a living meditation. It’s total rejuvenation and we realize that the weather conditions seem unimportant. If it’s chilly and raining, you choose different activities, but you’re still experiencing the peace and inspiration of your surroundings.

We don’t live a stressful life, but we can feel our bodies relax and our minds become clear as we hike and explore this spectacular environment. There is a healing simplicity in the mountains and it is our desire to share the essence of this experience with anyone who seeks this connection.

We’d love to hear from you. In what way do you connect with nature and what effect does it have on your life, your mind, your creativity and your spirit?

Here’s an image from Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park with Mount Rundle in the background.

We spent time in Kananaskis Country today. This awesome natural area in the Canadian Rockies is not as well known as its famous neighbor, Banff National Park.

But, it is definitely worth a visit if you’re into wildlife, unique jagged peaks, beautiful water features and hiking.

We’re excited to announce that “Water FIlms” are now available on DVD! This two-DVD set contains over 2.5 hours of relaxing and inspiring content.

The first DVD, “Creative Inspiration,” provides a calm and focused atmosphere that’s conducive for creativity, performance or a calm, focused start to your day. “Peaceful Contemplation,” the second DVD, allows you to meditate with your eyes gently scanning tranquil yet spectacular images of nature from all over North America.

Whole Foods Cedar Center already has copies available, but you can also get the DVD at Amazon and CDBaby.

Here’s the promotional video for the DVD set . . .

You can also watch it directly on YouTube.

Peace.

If you read the Studio Blog, you’re already well aware of our love for Banff, Alberta in Canada. Imagine how excited we were when we discovered that the Banff Mountain Film Festival makes a stop in Cleveland!

We attended the festival last year for the first time and we were instantly hooked. It’s a wonderful array of adventure films and video essays about people’s connection to the outdoors. We appreciate On the Edge Films for bringing this great event to Cleveland!

This year, GC Creative Studio will be exhibiting at the event. We will have our music (including the just released, Pianoflow CD) and our brand new Water Films DVD on hand!

Here are the details…

Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Masonic Temple and Auditorium for an exclusive Northern Ohio showing on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2011.

The 35th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival travels to over 285 communities and 30 countries around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, this year’s films are sure to captivate.

The two-night extravaganza in Cleveland showcases different films each evening. Fridayʼs Opening Night Reception features beer, appetizers and dessert. Appetizers and dessert will also be served Saturday. Complimentary Caribou Coffee and Red Bull are on hand both nights along with prizes, raffles, samples and exhibits for outdoor enthusiasts from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The films begin at 7:30 p.m.

Advance tickets to the BMFF are $35 for Friday and $30 for Saturday and can be purchased at Geigerʼs in Lakewood and Chagrin Falls, Century Cycles in Rocky River, Peninsula and Medina, or on-line at www.theedgefilms.com. Ticket prices increase $5 on 4/8/11. For additional information, go to www.theedgefilms.com or email info@theedgefilms.com. “Like” them on Facebook for updates at On the Edge Films.

We just got back from a beautiful wintertime visit to the Canadian Rockies. The stunning natural beauty of that landscape is awe-inspiring in every season.

Check out this Water Film which was shot in the Bow Valley near Banff National Park. The solitude and beauty of the Bow River can give you peace whenever you desire.

The soundtrack for this film is called “Cold Valley,” which can be downloaded here.

Press play and enjoy!

You can also watch it on YouTube.

We’re just weeks away from the release of our Water Films DVD, so people can take these inspiring natural journeys wherever they like and watch the videos in full HD.

Right behind the place where we stay near Canmore, Alberta is a trail that leads to the Bow River. At any time of year this wonderful walk inspires a sense of awe and peace.

This has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth! Moraine Lake is this magical aquamarine colored lake, nestled in the Valley of Ten Peaks in Banff National Park. The new Water Film below gives you a taste of this unbelievable setting.

The soundtrack is brand new music, named after the lake. You can download it here.

Press play to see why this is a place that we visit year after year.

You can also watch it in HD on YouTube