tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29152397864849242692024-03-05T21:16:21.127+00:00Holistic Training in WantageGill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-28456241747409301652013-06-17T13:45:00.000+01:002013-06-17T14:05:08.836+01:00Feel Good Factor<div class="MsoNormal">
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where did our beautiful sunshine go???<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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better, everyone feels like they have a spring in their step and carry smiles
on their faces ... the feel good factor!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Factor", something we tend to forget. We live our lives at such a fast pace
we forget to Feel Good. We need to totally recharge our batteries properly, otherwise
dis-ease starts to embed itself into our systems and we start running with
imbalances and illness creeps in!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Therapies can help with this imbalance and restore
equilibrium within the body to create a good environment and restore that "Feel Good Factor". Remember, what life takes out of us, on
whatever level, therapies can put it back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why not train in a new therapy, refresh an old one,
come to our meditation courses and learn how to meditate, or join us monthly on
our meditation evening. Learn to restore your own "Feel Good Factor".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During the year we are offering some brilliant deals on
our courses for Holistic and Beauty so if you not already signed up to our Newsletter, then it's time you did. You could be missing a wonderful opportunity
and right here on your doorstep in Wantage! </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">At Como we have free parking, on-site shop serving hot and cold food, easy access, easy to find on the main A338 from Wantage to Abingdon. Hope to see you soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hope to see you all again soon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Love and Reiki blessings Gill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Gill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-33693353908084063462013-04-15T14:15:00.001+01:002013-04-15T14:21:58.953+01:00Reflexology<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Welcome to Monday morning; it’s lovely and bright but
not sure for how long. Seems we get a little taste and then it’s taken away
again. However, I’m sure we will all soon be feeling that warmth on our skin,
the glow in the cheeks and the feeling of well-being once the sun does start to
shine. But all of these beautiful feelings can be achieved from
receiving holistic therapies, they all have a place and all come under one
umbrella, we treat the mind, body and spirit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>A Brief History</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Healing by touch is as old
as mankind, requiring insight, intuition and specialized skills and
techniques. Many of the touch therapies
are based on the theory that for good health within the body, the energies must
flow creating a good environment and balancing on all levels. Given this good environment the body has the
ability to heal itself!</span><br />
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back generations. In Egypt its origins
can be seen in a frieze at the tomb of Ankhm’ahor. The tomb in Saqqara is known as the
“Physicians’ Tomb” owing to the many marvellous scenes found on its walls. From ancient illustrations we know that the
early Chinese, Japanese, Indians and Russians worked on the feet to promote
good health. Many of these same
techniques have been developed into a modern method called reflexology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Developed in the early
years of the twentieth century into the reflexology we practise today. Ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr William
Fitzgerald, studied and developed Zone Therapy.
As he studied his patients he discovered that parts of the body
corresponded to other parts. Using
pressure in one area could cause an anaesthetic effect on another part. To convince others of this theory, he used a
dramatic demonstration of applying pressure to a point in the hand and then
sticking a pin into the corresponding area on a volunteer’s face, without
causing pain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Around the 1930s a
physiotherapist called Eunice Ingham also studied the theory used in the zone
therapy. She discovered that the feet
where more responsive and, by using alternating pressure on various points,
pain relief and the therapeutic effect was greater than using the zone
therapy. Hence, reflexology was
born. Eunice Ingham has written <i>Stories the Feet Can Tell</i> and <i>Stories the Feet Have Told</i>, both of
which are worth reading! </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Doreen Bailey, a student
of Eunice Ingham, studied and trained in America and brought reflexology to
Britain in 1966.</span></div>
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reflexology and new thoughts and techniques are being discovered and taught all
the time - the years ahead are looking promising for reflexology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>The Many Benefits of Reflexology</b><br />
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benefits, it is a subject we could talk about forever! </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I have been a
reflexologist</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">for many years and I have
discovered many ways it has helped my clients and on many levels.</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We must also remember that this beautiful
therapy is totally holistic, balancing the mind, body and spirit. </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I am sure I will discover
much more on my journey and I am looking forward to sharing some of it with
you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Reflexology totally
reduces stress! We live with stress
every day of our lives, to a larger or smaller degree, and this is neither good
or bad as we all need a degree of stress to function. It is a problem, however, when the stress
becomes too great and the body’s systems are affected allowing disease and
illness to creep in. It has been
estimated that over 75% of all illness are stress related.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Reflexology cleanses the
body, balances the systems, revitalizes energy, nurtures relationships, eases
pain, improves the circulation and lymphatic flow, stimulates and soothes the
nervous system, balances the endocrine system, improves the immune system,
sleep patterns change and improve and natural endorphins are released to give
that feel good factor. All-in-all it is
beneficial to all systems of the body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We are running a course on 1st and 2nd June - if you are interested please give us a call,
email or contact on Facebook. The course fee is £350 and </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;">carries 46 CPD points. Y</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">ou will need to complete
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Learning the art of this beautiful treatment will never
fail to amaze you, after all we are amazing people!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-67259340155985778712013-04-09T16:15:00.001+01:002013-04-09T16:22:40.879+01:00Hopi Ear Candling<br />
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someone’s cold and feeling a little sorry for myself. With that thought it
brings me to beautiful Hopi Ear Candling, taking the pressure and strain from
my head, throat and ears - what a wonderful soothing treatment. Well I better
tell you more!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This is an ancient and natural therapy
handed down by many civilisations. It is
believed that the Ancient Greeks used ear candles, initially for cleansing,
purifying and healing on a spiritual basis, but much later on a purely physical
basis. The practice reached the modern
world <i>via</i> Native American Hopi
Indians of North Arizona. Ear candles
were used traditionally by Shamen healers.
Ancient wall paintings show their importance in initiation rituals and
healing ceremonies of the tribe. The
candles are still made today on the basis of the old traditional formula
originating from the Hopi Indians.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hopi Ear Candling can help relieve the symptoms of headaches</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> and migraine, hay fever, colds, sore throats,
tinnitus, rhinitis, glue ear, sinusitis, balance problems, swimmers ear, ear
itching, pre- and post-flying, catarrh, compacted ear wax. Calming and relaxing - so wonderful for stress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As our ears are connected to the nose and throat, Hopi
ear candles can be helpful with the relief of many of the symptoms we encounter
with these organs.</span></div>
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is an inflammation of the sinuses. Acute
symptoms are conditions which develop and subside quickly. Chronic symptoms are long term
conditions. Generally the most common
ailment associated with sinusitis is the common cold. Others symptoms can
develop such as headache, pain, pressure especially when bending or lying down
and the area can be very tender.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Otitis
Media - </span></b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">this
is more common in children and is a collection of fluid in the middle ear, also
known as “Glue Ear”. The ear fills with
sticky fluid and this causes hearing impairment in children under the age of
eight. If this tube becomes blocked,
generally through infection, the middle ear will fill up with fluid causing
chronic Otitis Media. The insertion of
grommets will allow the circulation of air.
Grommets will fall out of their own accord, after which a monthly
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Fever and Rhinitis</span></b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> – these are allergies and cause
inflammation to the membrane lining of the nose and throat. These conditions generally occur in the
spring and summer, however some allergies are associated with other conditions
such as asthma. Generally the symptoms
are running eyes, blocked nose, itching eyes, headaches and sneezing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tinnitus
(ringing in the ear) –</span></b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ringing, buzzing or other sounds can
be heard in one ear or both. Hopi ear
candles help relax the client but can also temporarily change the noise, which
is quiet welcoming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Headaches </b>- Hopi can help this
condition as tension headaches are generally associated with stress. The gentle and calming influence of the
treatment will prove very beneficial.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Wax – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">this condition causes a feeling of fullness in the ear
and can cause irritation. Ear wax is
produced by the glands in the ear canal to protect against foreign objects and
to keep the area clean and moist.
Regular treatments will help prevent a build-up of wax. People who work in noisy environments, or
wear ear plugs, will find wax builds up quicker than normal.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ear Candling in a non-invasive treatment. The treatment begins by applying pressure
points to the face, without the use of oil.
This starts the procedure of relaxation and stimulation to the
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the auditory canal, causing a seal. As
the treatment begins the client may experience crackling or hissing noises as
the candle starts to burn down. This
generally takes about ten minutes for each ear.
The experience is so relaxing that the client often drifts off to sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As the candles burn they cause a suction effect, like a
chimney, simulating a gentle massage to the ear drum. A feeling of warmth is sometimes felt,
soothing and relaxing the area. The last
part of the candle helps balance the fluid of the inner ear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Once the candles have been removed the client lies on
their back and a relaxing facial massage is applied. This aids deeper relaxation and helps to
clear the sinuses. Pressure point work and drainage stimulates the circulation
which helps blood flow in and out of the area and assists with lymphatic
drainage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">More pressure points and drainage moves are applied
with the use of oil. If preferred, a
gentle head massage can be performed to finish the treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This treatment is totally holistic, working on the
physical and spiritual levels, clearing negative energies and so leaving the
client feeling refreshed, renewed, energised and clear of the cotton wool
feeling in the head.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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treatment. </span></div>
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is over one and half days, carries 17 CPD points, includes 12 case studies
for completion and the cost is just £150.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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website at <a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/" target="_blank">Como</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hope to see you all again soon,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Love and Reiki blessings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Gill <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Gill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-54705249788224695912013-04-02T17:22:00.001+01:002013-04-02T17:25:19.437+01:00Aromatherapy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here we are again, what a beautiful morning, clear and
crisp - I do love mornings like this. I can hear you all saying "it’s cold and
where is the sunshine and warmth?", but I’m sure it will come. The flowers will start to poke their heads out to feel the warmth on their tiny faces. I often
look deep into the face of a flower - you can see their faces like little people
smiling back at you, especially pansies with their beautiful colours. Well who
wouldn’t smile back if you really did stop for a moment to look - but really
look!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This brings me to the aroma of flowers and plants, which
I feel we sometimes take for granted. When was the last time you stopped to
smell a flower or a plant? I love the smell of honeysuckle on a warm summer
evening. We have had one in the garden for many years it always brings a
smile to my face. The dear memories I hold of summer evenings and my
children when they were younger. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Smell plays an important role in our lives, it unlocks memories of happy or sad times. </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We should fill our lives with the aromas we love,
uplifting, rejuvenating, relaxing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Aromatherapy is a beautiful therapy to
have and to learn. Essential oils can be used in many different ways but
combined with a beautiful massage - well what more can I say!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">At Como we offer you training in Aromatherapy
Massage, together with other ways to use the beautiful oils. The course is over
four and half days, you will need to complete 20 case studies, the cost is £350
and is accredited by The Guild of Holistic Therapies and carries 60 CPD points.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So, what are you waiting for? Call us, Facebook us,
Twitter us, come and see us - were always happy to chat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In fact, we have an Open Morning at Como this coming Saturday, 6<sup>th</sup> April, from 10am
till 1pm. Do join us, we would love to see you there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For further details on this and other courses see our
website<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bless you all, take care and I hope to see some new
faces soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Love and Reiki blessings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Gill <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-21565765952312280592013-03-24T18:52:00.000+00:002013-03-24T18:59:58.163+00:00Unhappy with your life? Want a new challenge? Thought of a new career?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">Ever wanted to change your life, to bring some new challenges, more enjoyment and happiness , feel more fulfilled? Then maybe it’s time to consider a change of career. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Have you considered becoming a Complementary Therapist? If not, then take a few minutes to consider the benefits:</span></div>
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<li> Run your own business</li>
<li> Work the hours that suit you</li>
<li> Work from home</li>
<li> Meet new people every day</li>
<li> Enjoy helping others</li>
<li> Learn new skills as and when you are ready</li>
<li> Become part of a professional team</li>
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In fact, the list of benefits is endless.</div>
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Let us, at the <a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/" target="_blank">Como Centre</a>, help you to achieve this ambition. We provide all the training you need, at your own pace and at times to suit you.</div>
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You start with Anatomy & Physiology – an on-line course which is completed in your own time, with no time limits imposed. Follow this with courses of your choice, be it beauty or holistic therapies. You then start to build your own portfolio of therapies to offer and you expand at your own pace.</div>
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At <a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/" target="_blank">Como</a> you will gain a Diploma in your chosen therapy, earn valuable CPD points, be accredited by the Guild of Beauty Therapists, be eligible for insurance, etc, etc.</div>
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In addition, we provide you with on-going help, advice and support, advertise and help promote your new business, welcome you to the <a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/" target="_blank">Como</a> group where you can enjoy all the benefits <a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/" target="_blank">Como</a> has to offer.</div>
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So why not take action now and benefit from our special offer? Book both Anatomy & Physiology plus Body Massage Courses in April and save £50; approximately 15% discount. You start A&P immediately and as soon as you have completed four modules we will arrange dates for your Body Massage Course.</div>
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This could be the start of the future you’ve always dreamed of.</div>
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Gill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-68515109518942661872013-03-19T20:34:00.000+00:002013-03-19T20:51:10.376+00:00Hot Stone Massage<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello ....... brrrrr, it’s been really cold over the
weekend and snow - well didn’t expect it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">So this brings me on to think of how
beautiful it is to have Hot Stone Massage. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">The thought of those beautiful natural basalt stones,
heated and placed on the body and used to massage is just blissful, especially
warming those cold tired muscles, which are working hard to keep us warm.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>A Brief History of Hot Stone Massage Therapy</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Massage is considered to be among the
oldest of all treatments used by man.
Chinese records dating back three thousand years documented its
use. The ancient Hindus, Persians and
Egyptians used forms of massage for some ailments, and Hippocrates wrote papers
recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today massage is an accepted part of many
physical rehabilitation programmes and has proven beneficial for many chronic
conditions, such as low-back pain, arthritis, and bursitis. Massage helps relieve the stress and tension
of everyday living.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>Ancient Hot Stone Therapy</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Early use and evolution of hot stone massage originated
in four geographical areas: China, India, Hawaii and the mainland United
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">China - </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">As early as 2,000 B.C., ancient
Chinese healers applied warm stones to the body in the treatment of disease and
muscular pain. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">In China stones were
heated in the sun and used for muscle and joint pains.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">India - The origin of hot stone massage can
be traced back 5000 years to India, with the ancient healing tradition of
Ayurveda. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">According to some researches,
this therapy originated from healers who used rocks from the river beds and
warmed them in either hot water or hot coals before using them to treat any
feeling of discomfort in the body.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Mainland United States - Early Native Americans used heated
stones in sweat lodges, placing them on the abdomen for the relief of cramps
and other stomach pain. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">In Central and
South America some Mayan, Inca, Aztec and Peruvian tribes have ceremonies that
involve using stones on the body. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Some
of these are specially carved (fetishes), some are heated and some are cold. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Reflexology was first practiced in the Aztec
temples and often involved using stones.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Looking
for a way to continue her work that would overcome her damaged hands, Mary
Nelson introduced LaStone therapy in 1993.
Mary’s Story in inspirational and a must read for anyone embarking on
hot stone therapy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Our
course will teach you how to apply hot stones and use them in your massage
routine. I must point out, however, that this course is not the original LaStone
– as with other therapies there are vast variations and this is one of them.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>The Benefits of Hot Stone Massage Therapy</b></span></span></div>
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<li>Induces deep relaxation, the warm stones work on a physical and emotional level</li>
<li>Warm stones help ease the muscles and allow a greater intensity</li>
<li>Every stoke is equivalent to ten massage strokes</li>
<li>Increases more blood flow to the areas being worked</li>
<li>Increases the removal of waste products within the muscle fibres</li>
<li>Improves tissue repair due to the increased blood supply and oxygen</li>
<li>Reduces stress</li>
<li>Nurtures and calms with the natural healing properties of the stones</li>
<li>The stones can also be used cold</li>
<li>Stimulating</li>
<li>Good for injuries which need to be cooled</li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">This
therapy enhances the overall effect of a traditional massage tenfold whilst
taking care of the therapist hands and joints.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Well what do you think - lush or what!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Not only is this a beautiful therapy to have but it is
a wonderful treatment to give. As therapists our hands get a hammering, we end
up with all kinds of problems if we don’t take care of ourselves, which we
must!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Hot Stones was developed with that thought in mind - using the stones helps ease the trauma to our hands and, I must admit, it does. It’s
wonderful, using the stones takes the pressure off our hands and arms and it’s a
must for all you budding massage therapists. Try it - see what it’s like; maybe we
could run a workshop for you to “have a go” so do let me know if it is something you
would like to try.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Our course is run over a day and half, we require 12
case studies and the pre-requisite is Anatomy & Physiology and Body Massage. The course
carries 17 CPD points and the cost is £150.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">For further details on this and other courses see our
<a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Bless you all, take care in this cold weather and speak soon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Love and Reiki blessings<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Gill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-65954464059073815302013-03-13T12:22:00.000+00:002013-03-13T12:24:56.668+00:00Massage<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Massage is considered to be amongst the
oldest of all treatments used by man. Chinese
records dating back three thousand years documented its use. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians
used forms of massage for some ailments, and Hippocrates wrote papers
recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory
problems. Today massage is an accepted
part of many physical rehabilitation programmes and has proven beneficial for
many chronic conditions, such as low-back pain, arthritis, and bursitis. Massage helps relieve the stress and tension
of everyday living.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In
the early nineteenth century a Swede, Henreich Ling (1776-1839), developed a
scientific system of massage and exercise based on physiology. We are
indebted to Ling for our modern concept of Swedish massage, although many years
were to pass before it was generally accepted by the medical profession as a
form of treatment, and it was not until 1899 that Sir William Bennett
inaugurated a Massage Department at St George’s Hospital, London.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Swedish Massage</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Swedish
massage is the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Massage has both a physiological and a
psychological effect.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The various
movements that massage exerts, either individually or in combination, affect
the skin, muscle, and blood vessels, lymphatic, nervous and some of the
internal organs, depending on the position and pressure of the movements
involved.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In general, the pressure
movements result in a speeding up of the body’s physiology, whilst slow, gentle
effleurage has a soothing effect, calming the nerves and enabling the client to
relax.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When
effectively applied, this soothing massage quite often results in sending the
client to sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Holistic Massage</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Holistic therapy treats the body as a "whole", which
means that not only will a massage treatment pamper your physical body but it
will also identify internal and external problems and provide an effective
method of rebalancing. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Holistic massage
is a therapeutic application of touch that is also a supportive, relaxing
treatment that encourages the mind to slow down whilst energy is increased. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This treatment also lifts the spirit on an
emotional level.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Benefits of Massage</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Massage
has both a physiological and a psychological effect. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Below is a list of the many benefits which can
be achieved.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On
a physical level:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tense and overused muscles<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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pain and fatigue<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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blood flow in and out of the area<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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lymphatic drainage<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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skin conditions<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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of waste products<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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cellular function<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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soft tissue<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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heart rate<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a psychological level:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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symptoms of depression, anxiety<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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relaxes the mind<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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depending on client’s needs<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the natural endorphins in the brain, our
feel good factor<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At Como Holistic Training we offer training this wonderful therapy, which is studied at our Centre over two and half days. Students will
have case studies to complete and revisit us for a final day for assessment
and final exam. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The course fee is £250 and carries 30.5 CPD points. The prerequisite for this course is Anatomy and Physiology, which we also offer
as an on-line distant learning course.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We also offer Introductory Courses, so you can see whether you like it. Learn to do a back massage - it’s fun and how wonderful to learn to give your
family a beautiful relaxing back massage. The day workshop is just £45.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a look at our website - <a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/">www.comocentreforenlightenment.com</a> - if you can’t find what you’re looking for then email us; we are always happy to
help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you for taking time to read my blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Reiki blessings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gill </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Gill Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895161948746745810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915239786484924269.post-47155364599323886422013-03-11T19:49:00.001+00:002013-03-11T19:58:08.760+00:00Welcome to my World ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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... of Complementary Therapy.<br />
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My journey began in 1998 while I was still in part-time employment. I was happy doing my daily, although stressful, work as a Medical Receptionist at our local
Doctors Surgery. A friend and work
colleague asked me one morning if I fancied joining her on a ten-week
introductory course to massage? There would be no qualification, it was only for
fun. Well why not? !!!<br />
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So off we went. I didn’t know what to expect but the tutor was
nice, the people were friendly and I thought 'well it’s only ten weeks, soon
be over and done with'. I would learn a new skill, use it on my husband (who I must say suffered with his back) and also could massage my children. Well, boy oh boy, I didn’t expect what happened next. </div>
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I decided I’d go first and massage my
friend and, as soon as my hands touched her, I had one of those moments! Wow, I
really needed to do this, it was fabulous. Even though I was rubbish at
it at first, it was wonderful. So I immediately decided to enrol on a proper
college course and learn this wonderful skill properly and gain a
qualification.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My journey had begun. I started the course and studied Anatomy & Physiology and Swedish Massage. God it was hard!! I was an older student and
found it hard to absorb, but as the weeks and months went on I found it
fascinating and couldn’t stop reading, writing and learning. The icing on the
cake was learning to massage properly and understand the effects it has on the
body.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, eventually the courses ended and exams were
looming. A three hour written exam and
an hour practical, stressful or what!!! Once it was over the waiting began
and I was pulling it all apart and worrying endlessly, until the post arrived
with my results and I had passed with flying colours and gained a Credit for my
efforts. Fantastic. But where was I going with all this new found
knowledge, then another chapter begins.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Further studies and learning new therapies. I found it wonderful and fascinating and began understanding that not all therapies suit
everyone. So I became multi-skilled, which I must say is brilliant as each new
therapy opened a can of worms for me and I had a thirst for knowledge and
understanding. Also, my spiritual side was opening up as these wonderful therapies
are holistic - meaning the whole. We were working on the mind, body and
spirit and what a package; helping people in a wonderful way, initiating the body’s
natural healing abilities. What a wonderful career I was opening up for myself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well learning goes on and on and once into this type of career, it never ends. We want it all and want it now. However, this path takes a
little time but the journey is so worthwhile, I can assure you of that. Over the
past few years I have had the privilege of teaching the art of these
beautiful therapies, spreading my experience, knowledge and passion for my
work, also giving support to my students after their training. This journey
needs to be shared and help should always be at hand - it was something I didn’t get
after leaving college, I just felt kind of dumped!<o:p></o:p></div>
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So my aim was to always be there for my students and help
where I could. I don’t hold all the answers but together we would work it out,
or find where and how.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last year, as Como started to develop, Elaine and I wanted a
safe place for the learning journey of our Reiki Students. Workshops, events,
Reiki Shares were all on the agenda but we had no fixed abode and worked from my
treatment room or the local Village Hall. A chain of events took place at the Village Hall and we thought of it as home. Then our friends upstairs had other ideas for us and we found our beloved Como
Centre. We knew at this point that holistic training was going to be part of this
incredible journey, so at the end of last year I wrote the training
manuals for all the therapies I do. Anatomy and Physiology forms the basis of all therapies and we can now take
our students from scratch, all the way through and beyond whatever they
decided they wanted to do. This all comes, of course, with love and attention to individual needs and giving support during and after their courses.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Como Holistic Training was born. The manuals are all
accredited by the Guild of Holistic Therapies and the icing on the cake was getting accreditation for Reiki, giving Reiki a professional
qualification for our students. Our A&P course is by distant learning on-line, with a final
exam taken at our Centre. The award is given and then the world is
your oyster and training in all other courses can begin. </div>
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Over the
next few months new therapies will be available. Both Elaine and I will be doing more
studying and more courses will be available, giving you all opportunities to
learn new skills.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our first tutor has arrived too. Eiren Curtis is an Holistic and Beauty
therapist and will be bringing Beauty to Como. We really do want to offer the full
package, so whether you are a beginner or a qualified therapist, we have
something to offer you. We are based Wantage, Oxfordshire and our premises are just the ticket. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So, let your journey begin. We will be offering introductory courses in just the same way I started. All our courses are aimed at learning with fun, and if
you find you would like to develop your knowledge and qualify then we can take
you through the whole process. </div>
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So why are you waiting, take a look at our
website - <a href="http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com/" target="_blank">http://www.comocentreforenlightenment.com</a>. Oh and watch this space ... there will be more to
come.<o:p></o:p></div>
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