CENTRE FOR CONSCIOUS AWARENESS
NEW ZEALAND
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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International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice Horizon Research Publishing Vol.6. No.3 July, 2018, pp. 75-88
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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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