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new products COMPILED BY SEAN EADS Cloud Hands Volume 5 in multi-Grammy Award nominee Peter Kater's ongoing Healing Series, this CD provides music for a number of disciplines and activities, including tai chi, qigong, and massage. Just under 60 minutes, Cloud Hands pulls listeners into a calm, meditative state using a blend of chimes and bamboo flutes with layered percussions, acoustical guitars, and gentle piano melodies. Available for $15.98 at 949-436-2718 and www.peterkater.com. t spheres These rubber massage balls are infused with the power of aromatherapy. They release scents on contact, easing stress on the central nervous system as the ball works to soothe trigger points. Each t sphere set comes with two balls, a travel pouch, and a spray-top infuser bottle of oil (for reinfusing after the original scent is gone). Aromas are available in three scents with accents of rose geranium and peppermint to promote different results. Regular- sized sets are available for $35 and smaller-sized ball sets sell for $20. Contact 212-677-2554 or visit www. tspheres.com for more information. Chakra Oils Golden Earth infuses essential oil blends with crystals that awaken the body's energy centers. Each blend is formulated to renew and balance the chakras. Seven specialty blends include euphoria, grace, love, and tranquility and feature oils such as tuberose, neroli, and sandalwood. Each oil comes in a half-ounce dropper bottle. A Chakra Wellness Therapy kit of all seven oils is available for $230, while individual oils can be purchased for $34 at 310- 455-9962 or www.goldenearth.net. Comfort Touch: Massage for the Elderly and the Ill The textbook from Mary Kathleen Rose instructs both licensed practitioners and students on providing massage therapy in delicate environments, such as hospices and nursing facilities. This 256-page book demonstrates new techniques and adaptations for traditional movements that cannot otherwise be used for patients with the special medical conditions found in the elderly and chronically ill. Retails for $44.95 at 800-638-3030 or www.lww.com. 100 massage & bodywork january/february 2009