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Joined EzineArticles on Oct 7, 2008 Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) And Bowen Therapy - Find Out The Difference Today
Health and Fitness • Published: January 11, 2012
Neurostructural Integration Technique was developed from Bowen therapy in the 90' in Australia, however there are some significant differences between those two spinal techniques. Many Bowen therapist take they work to the next level by using Neurostructural Integration Technique, which allow them to address more difficult cases.
Using Mantras to Attract Life Partners
Self Improvement: Abundance Prosperity • Published: November 14, 2011
According to ancient Vedic texts, everything is made up of sound. The Power of Words - In fact, today we know that sound or vibration (sound at its essence) is the purest form of energy and it affects us deeply on an emotional and physical level. Think how words affect each of us.
Back Pain - How to Determine the Cause of Your Pain
Health and Fitness: Back Pain • Published: November 11, 2011
Back pain sufferers know only too well that relief is not easy to find, especially when the pain is concentrated in the lower back. Lower back pain is a problem a lot of people share and just don't know what to do about it. The spine is the conduit to many...
Breathing Your Way Back to Optimum Health on a Holiday Retreat
Health and Fitness • Published: July 14, 2011
One of the delights of a retreat or holiday of any nature is that you come away feeling refreshed and energised again. It's difficult to maintain that feeling. Deva Premal & Miten use a variety of breathing, song and mantra to help you to maintain that level of energy once you have returned home. This philosophy is based on the principles of Pranic Healing and can easily be learned to ensure your prolonged health and well being.
The Rise of Spiritual and New Age Music in Global Communities
Arts and Entertainment: Music • Published: May 10, 2011
New Age music and song is finding its way into our hearts and minds as we get ever closer to a better understanding of the genre and its intention to imbue the listener with peace, tranquility and relaxation. Some define this genre of music and song as spiritual and it is often used for meditation and in yoga and during massage therapy. In most instances, it is used to help combat stress and anxiety creating a more peaceful and harmonious atmosphere in homes and sometimes, in offices. This article explores the rise of popularity of spiritual music and the use of mantras and chants in song.
The Increasing Popularity of Holistic and Spiritual Retreats
Self Improvement: Spirituality • Published: April 29, 2011
This article explores the increasing popularity of holidays that are built around themes such as wellness, well being, spirituality, chants, mantras, yoga and song. It looks at why such holidays are becoming so popular in today's world and what can be expected from these type of retreats.
Vibro-Acoustics Help Health and Wellness
Health and Fitness: Mind Body Spirit • Published: April 27, 2011
As people seek self fulfilment as a way to wellness and tranquility the use of chants and mantras is growing in popularity. Chanting and mantra use is based on spiritual belief and...
Singing Your Way to Well Being
Self Improvement: Techniques • Published: April 25, 2011
This article explores more about the joy of singing out loud, using mantras and chants to assist in well being. It covers the history of the chant and how song and mantras can assist people in finding their own inner happiness. The article also gives an example of song used in mantras and chants and a link to a well known group who use mantras and chants as part of their musical repertoire.
The Do and Don't List of Tweeting on Twitter
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: March 17, 2011
A lot of clients ask about how to use Twitter correctly. They want to know how to use it properly and what the rules are but, we have to tell you that contrary to popular belief, there are none really. They say that "The bottom line is to have fun, enjoy yourself, be transparent, be honest and respectful of others and to Tweet interesting things - ideally tweets that others might want to retweet.
Multiple Twitter Streams for Business to Business Use
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: March 17, 2011
There's a constant debate about Twitter streams and how many you should have and what they should be used for. Most people view Twitter as a personal mode of communication for their own engagement on a social level but these days Twitter has emerged as a very powerful marketing tool that can be used to research niches and leverage consumer interaction to impact on business to business relationships.
How to Write Relevant and Re-Usable Blog Content and Make it Work Online
Internet and Businesses Online: Blogging • Published: July 8, 2010
Imagine you've written 5 - 10 posts on your niche market. What would you like to see happen to them? If I were you I'd like my posts turned into articles and or press releases and I'd like to see them used by other publishers online so that my message gets carried further online and all that effort I put into the original blog posts is maximised.
Questions For Your Blog Manager
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: June 29, 2010
I'm struggling. Help me understand what I'm seeing. I keep reading bloggers blogs in the hope that I'll find someone who is able to blog for my clients but I'm fast realising that whilst people can write, they don't know enough about blogging to understand how it works in the overall online strategy.
The Lightest Road Bike in the World
Recreation and Sports: Cycling • Published: June 21, 2010
All serious cyclists talk about the weight of their bikes as though a bicycle that is not as light as possible is totally suspicious and shouldn't ever be considered. The Falcon light weight, hybrid bike weighs in at a more than acceptable 9.9kg and offers the rider a more compact bike with the same gear ratio as a bike with 700cc wheels. It also has a power gear ring of 68/54t!
Taking the Strain Out of Cycling With Electric Bikes
Recreation and Sports: Cycling • Published: June 21, 2010
We all know that cycling is a great way to stay fit but those initial few weeks of getting back into cycling and other sports activities can be daunting. Electric bikes are a great alternative to traditional bikes, providing just enough assistance to get you up that hill or keep the sweat at bay as you commute each morning.
Ten Good Reasons to Get on Your Bike This Summer
Recreation and Sports: Cycling • Published: June 18, 2010
We all know cycling is good for us but that still doesn't give us anywhere near enough of an incentive to go out, identify and buy the bicycle that would be best suited to our travelling, fun, fitness and transport needs. Here are ten top reasons to encourage you to get on your bike this Summer.
How Does Social Media Aggregation Change Your Marketing Game?
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: June 15, 2010
When I present to an audience interested in using Social Media as part of their marketing strategy I see realisation dawn on their faces about half way through the presentation. That's at the part where I talk about the variety of strategies that can be adopted by businesses that don't include Facebook! People have definite opinions about social media marketing and about the tools used to execute a social media strategy. I started writing some of them down so that I could, as now, address them in an article to debunk some of the myths or preconceived ideas about social media as a whole. Enjoy!
Recumbent Bicycles Offer Comfort and Speed For All Cyclists
Recreation and Sports: Cycling • Published: June 14, 2010
Recumbent bicycles offer the cyclist a supported and comfortable ride as well as speed, aerodynamics and a wide variety of configurations. Recumbent bikes have been around longer than you think with the first models being patented around 1900.
Lighter Cycling With the Urban Lite Range of Bicycles
Recreation and Sports: Cycling • Published: June 14, 2010
The new Urban Lite Range of folding bicycles offers the commuter a performance bike that folds in 15 seconds and weighs in at a welcome 9.5kgs! Every commuting cyclist...
Combine Performance and Portability With a Folding Mountain Bike
Recreation and Sports: Cycling • Published: June 14, 2010
Off road, rough terrain is what mountain biking is all about. It's a sport that demands durability and performance from your bike and your body. Whether you're trail riding, free riding, street riding or just going cross country you need a mountain bike that will withstand the ride.
How Would Social Media Help My Business Grow?
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: May 24, 2010
This is a question many small to medium sized business owners ask and I thoroughly understand considering all the money and time spent on marketing and advertising techniques that don't always yield as effectively as you'd thought. Whilst using social media applications can certainly increase your businesses overall visibility, it isn't a quick fix and whilst it's cheaper to apply than traditional advertising methods, it isn't totally free either.
New Social Media Application Foursquare Tells You Where Your Friends Eat, Gym, Drink and Shop
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: May 21, 2010
Foursquare is a relatively new social media application and it's really interesting! I registered and had a little 'play' around just to see what it's offering and I have to admit I can see all kinds of uses for this handy app. It's a new social network tool that has just made it past one million users. (Oh no! Not another one!) Yup! They're coming hard and fast now as social media gains speed and impetus in the business world.
Who Are the Social Media Experts?
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: May 21, 2010
There's a lot of controversy about who qualifies as a social media expert these days. The point is, anyone can do it! That's the whole beauty of social media marketing.
The Return on Investment of Social Media Marketing
Internet and Businesses Online: Social Media • Published: May 21, 2010
Clients often ask me about the ROI aspect of social media (sm) marketing. They want to know what to tell their boss and it's a legitimate question 'How do we measure the return on investment on social media activity? We all know that social media is a great marketing tool for brand building, online visibility and awareness, as well as community building, customer service control and engagement but at the end of the day clients need to know that they are getting a credible ROI on the activity created.
How Can I Not Believe in Angels?
Self Improvement: Spirituality • Published: April 26, 2010
People think I'm totally nuts when I tell them that I talk to Alice. It's a bit like Shirley Valentine talking to the wall or the rock but the difference is that I believe Alice actually listens and then does something about it. A friend of mine has been a devout angel believer for many years but I'm a newer convert and, like many other conversions, this one came about when, believing I'd lost everything I began to shout loudly at those amorphous spirits you like to blame.
Selling Your House When Spring Has Sprung
Real Estate: Selling • Published: April 26, 2010
The seasons have a large part to play in property sales in the United Kingdom but this Spring it seems the budget and the forthcoming elections are mostly responsible for the pockets of increased activity in areas like Bath where agents are reporting a 25% rise in sales inquiries from owners in the £1m plus bracket as they race to avoid the new 5% increase in stamp duty. It would also seem that the newly introduced two year tax break for first time buyers is having a positive effect and creating demand for housing in the lower price bracket.