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International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice                                                                                                                                          Horizon Research Publishing       Vol.6. No.3 July, 2018, pp. 65-74

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Levels of Consciousness: The Role of the

Heart and Pulsation

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Tina Lindhard

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International University of Professional Studies (IUPS), Maui, Hawaii, USA

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A Study to Explore the Effects of Sound

Vibrations on Consciousness

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Meera Raghu

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Independent Researcher, New Zealand

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