These cards are beautiful, I instantly thought these would be a great gift for a few people in my life. They are beautifully designed and thought out. I only wish I had the physical versions of them in my hands or that my printer had been working to make some physical copies to keep with me.

As a therapist, I love such cards but usually use just the illustration side to help my clients express their feelings, fears, needs, goals or simply states of mind. Illustration in this deck are gorgeous and the visual part was the one I decided to focus on, skipping the meditations. I believe this will be a good tool to work with for someone who generally enjoys nature, beautiful landscapes or is looking for a bit of visual inspiration.

Beautiful cards that can be used for visualization. I really liked how detailed the descriptions were.
These could be used for meditation, but I think they could also be a useful tool for writers.

Book Review: Mindful Escapes Meditation Cards by Alison Davies

Rating: 4 stars

Mindful Escapes Meditation Cards by Alison Davies is a delightful deck of guided meditation cards that offer a serene and immersive experience through the healing properties of 50 stunning locations worldwide. Whether you are seeking a moment of tranquility during a hectic day or a source of inspiration before a big event, these cards provide a pathway to inner peace and relaxation.

The deck comprises 55 beautifully illustrated cards, including 50 location cards and 5 guidance cards to enhance your meditation practice. The cards are categorized into four themes - calm, energy, power, and nature, allowing you to choose a meditation that aligns with your current mood or intention. The captivating illustrations by artist Amy Grimes vividly capture the essence of diverse landscapes from around the globe, making each meditation session a visual treat.

One of the standout features of this deck is the unique way in which the meditations are structured. By selecting a mood and a corresponding location card, readers are guided through a transformative meditation experience. The accompanying texts provide a rich narrative that transports you to the chosen destination, fostering a sense of peace and belonging.

The inclusion of audio files adds another dimension to the experience, allowing users to immerse themselves fully in the guided meditations while appreciating the intricate illustrations. This multi-sensory approach enhances the overall effectiveness of the meditation practice, making it easier to focus on relaxation and mindfulness.

In conclusion, Mindful Escapes Meditation Cards is not just a deck of cards; it is a gateway to serenity and self-discovery. The thoughtful combination of stunning visuals, insightful writings about each location, and the soothing guided meditations make this set a perfect gift for anyone interested in travel, mindfulness, or self-care. The deck's ability to transport you to different corners of the world and evoke feelings of peace and tranquility truly sets it apart.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

I adore these meditation cards! The illustrations are bold and draw you in. The text of each card tells you exactly where the pictured place is and what makes it unique. The meditations included are visual enough to provide guidance without being bogged down in description. They are positive and empowering. Categories of meditation within this deck include: energy, power, nature, and calm. For each of those categories, two additional instruction cards are included to guide the beginning and end of your session, maximizing the effect of your meditation. An additional information card giving details on the four categories so you can choose the meditation right for you. A handy tool for guided meditation with appealing visuals.

I’m loving these so far and would love to own them! Pulling a card each day has been such a nice change to my routine

These were good cards. They incorporate many population meditation techniques with the author’s style incorporated

Very pretty cards with gorgeous illustrations, but I felt like the meditation cards were a little repetitive in nature. I think that had I been reviewing the actual cards in physical form, though, I may have enjoyed them a bit more, so I rounded up to 4 stars.

I love meditation and I love card decks and this one is just lovely. Perfect for centering and keeping myself calmer on hectic days. This will be an excellent gift for anyone in your life who needs some extra words of kindness and peace.

Thanks to the author, illustrator and publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

These meditation cards have utterly stunning illustrations, with calming scenery descriptions that will transport you to each fabulous location.
With four moods to choose from, you will be guided from beginning to end through an amazing meditative session.
I love these and think they would make an amazing gift for almost any occasion.

These cards are beautiful! The pictures are soothing in and of themselves. And the meditative description/instructions are so descriptive and calming. Love that they’re of beautiful places from around the world! Well worth buying!

the illustrations are beautiful and I got lost in those alone.

these are wonderful for those that try and practise mindfulness and grounding

I was quite curious about the concept of these and I think they are a great idea. I'm not sure the execution appealed to me very much but I think the concept is very intriguing.

The art in these meditation cards is beautiful. They would make for awesome wall art! I really enjoyed that the location was named for the art. I have a hard time mediating while I am reading, but these cards paired with the art on them made it easier for me to drift away into the scenes being painted in each card. One of my favorite cards was Gangkhar Puensum. I could practically feel the wind as I read this one. I can see myself purchasing this meditation deck to work through in a physical copy. Props tp Alison Davies for being mindful in all the locations chosen and explaining them with enough detail to make us readers feel like we are there.

This is such a beautiful book to read and look at, because of the various illustrations of beautiful sceneries around the world.
It's such a cool way of transporting a reader into a world of calm and serenity.

Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

Beautiful illustrations paired with unique mediation experiences on each card. As a beginner in meditation I found these a great resrouce and I’d love to get a physical copy!

I love Amy Grimes' gorgeous illustrations. They are perfect paired with meditations for different purposes. I will be buying a physical copy of this for my own practice.

These are absolutely beautiful meditation cards with vivid imagery and meditations to calm the mind. I loved gazing my eyes at the artwork and then reading the corresponding meditation for that picture. I especially enjoyed the meditations at the end which focused on calm, nature, energy and power. This is a beautiful gift card set filled with words and illustrations that speak to one's soul.

Sadly not for me. The artwork was too bright & colourful for relaxing mindfulness & the directing writing on the back of the cards tell you what the places are and what you are seeing, which prevents your own mind follow what you see for yourself.

Not usually mindfulness practice.

Great book with beautiful pictures of landscaping! I was looking for new ways to meditate and these cards helped me. Each card offers a unique experience that keeps things exciting, and the set as a whole is crafted to not only gift the user with mindfulness but wisdom and fresh insight as well. I will definitely come back to this!