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
Levels of Consciousness: The Role of the
Heart and Pulsation
Tina Lindhard
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
A Study to Explore the Effects of Sound
Vibrations on Consciousness
Meera Raghu
Independent Researcher, New Zealand
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