Dear NB, >> For example: a) I live in quite a noisy environment. Wouldn't practicing the "Center of Stillness Meditation" be of help vis-à-vis IIH and help me being more focused during normal life? << Yes. :) I designed the audio version of the CSM with the Bardon student in mind. It employs many of the Step One mental techniques, albeit in a somewhat different way than IIH, and it will help you with deepening the emptiness of mind. >> b) Let's dream a bit now. One day in the future, I may have the luck to learn, repeat and refer to hebrew-based textes. Wouldn't reading the "First Hebrew Primer" be an appropriate preparatory step, or should I concentrate on something of more immediate interest ? << The "Primer" isn't a book that you just read. It's a workbook with exercises and is designed to teach Biblical Hebrew. If you have an interest in Kabbalah, then yes, this would be a worthwhile pursuit. >> c) I have some little concerns about my health. Can I start the "Archaeous"? << Yes! :) Audio Lessons One through Three are suitable for someone pursuing Steps One and Two of IIH. Not only will the Archaeous be of benefit to your overall health, but it will also be VERY beneficial to your Step One and Two work. I designed these Lessons very specifically for students of IIH, so they are designed to fully compliment the IIH work. My best to you, :) Rawn Clark 18 Jan 2003 rawnclark@... rawn@... http://www.ABardonCompanion.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BardonPraxis