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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>We&#8217;re Moving!!!</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/10/14/were-moving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PLEASE NOTE: Of The Goddess is Moving!!! All orders placed between October 14 and October 28 will be shipped after October 29.
Our New Office Hours as of October 29 are Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 5:00 e.s.t. and Friday 10:00 - 2:00 e.s.t.
To Reach us by Phone:
Tel - 1-207-853-9560
Our Mailing Address:
Of The Goddess Ltd.
7A High [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong> Of The Goddess is Moving!!! All orders placed between October 14 and October 28 will be shipped after October 29.</p>
<p>Our New Office Hours as of October 29 are Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 5:00 e.s.t. and Friday 10:00 - 2:00 e.s.t.</p>
<p><strong>To Reach us by Phone:</strong><br />
Tel - 1-207-853-9560</p>
<p><strong>Our Mailing Address:<br />
</strong>Of The Goddess Ltd.<br />
7A High Street<br />
Eastport, ME 04631</p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s New&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/10/02/whats-new/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Aromatherapy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve added a new scent to our fabulous line of all natural Whipped Shea Butters: Lemon Grass:
Our Lemon Grass Whipped Shea Butter combines the energizing and healing properties of Lemon Grass Essential Oil with the natural skin care qualities of Shea Butter.
Triple Goddess Whipped Butters are Handcrafted, 100% Natural, with No Chemicals Added. We use [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve added a new scent to our fabulous line of all natural Whipped Shea Butters: <a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/p673.html">Lemon Grass</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #000066;">Our Lemon Grass Whipped Shea Butter combines the energizing and healing properties of Lemon Grass Essential Oil with the natural skin care qualities of Shea Butter.</p>
<p>Triple Goddess Whipped Butters are Handcrafted, 100% Natural, with No Chemicals Added. We use only the finest pure refined Shea Butter. For more information on Shea Butter and it&#8217;s amazing skin care qualities visit our </span><a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/shea-butter.html">Shea Butter Facts</a><span style="color: #000066;"> page. </span></p></blockquote>
<p>Also check out our new <a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/p672.html">Lemon Poppy Seed Body Buffer</a>, it&#8217;s 100% natural with chemical preservatives!</p>
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		<title>New Lower Prices In Time for the Holiday Seaon</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/09/21/new-lower-prices-in-time-for-the-holiday-seaon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In the wake of the financial crisis on Wall Street, Of The Goddess Ltd has lowered the prices on many of our popular products, just in time for the holiday season. We know times are tough for small businesses and our goal is to help our clientele have a profitable holiday season. Order now and save!
Please [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the wake of the financial crisis on Wall Street, Of The Goddess Ltd has lowered the prices on many of our popular products, just in time for the holiday season. We know times are tough for small businesses and our goal is to help our clientele have a profitable holiday season. <em>Order now and save</em>!</p>
<p>Please note the lead time on all holiday orders is 5 - 12 business days. Please order early to ensure delievery in time for the holiday season.</p>
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		<title>Website Redesign</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/07/05/website-redesign/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Aromatherapywholesale is in the midst of a website redesign. Bear with us while we rearrange our web pages and then our online store!
Thank you!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aromatherapywholesale is in the midst of a website redesign. Bear with us while we rearrange our web pages and then our online store!</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
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		<title>Summer Skin Care Tips</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/06/29/summer-skin-care-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Products]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Summer can be loads of fun, but the sun also puts a strain on our skin. It&#8217;s important to keep your skin well moisturized after a day in the sun. The summer favorite from Aromatherapy Of The Goddess is our Lavendar Body Lotion, which clients tells us takes the pain and sting out of their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font color="#000000">Summer can be loads of fun, but the sun also puts a strain on our skin. It&#8217;s important to keep your skin well moisturized after a day in the sun. The summer favorite from Aromatherapy Of The Goddess is our </font><a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/p172.html"><font color="#000000">Lavendar Body Lotion</font></a><font color="#000000">, which clients tells us takes the pain and sting out of their sunburn and keeps them from peeling!</font></p>
<p><font color="#000000">We recommend using 100% pure and natural </font><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//p559.html"><font color="#000000">Aloe Vera Toner</font></a><font color="#000000"> on a sunburn before applying our Lavendar Lotion. If you are looking to boost summer sales in your store, spa or salon, stock up on both.</font></p>
<p><font color="#000000">Whipped Shea Butter is another goodie to have on your shelves in the summer season. Our </font><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//c81.html"><font color="#000000">Triple Goddess Whipped Shea Butters</font></a><font color="#000000"> will help replenish even the driest skin zapped by the sun and dry heat. <span id="more-10"></span></font></p>
<p><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//c81.html"><font color="#000000">Triple Goddess Whipped Shea Butters</font></a><font color="#000000"> are Handcrafted, 100% Natural, with No Chemicals Added. We use only the finest pure refined Shea Butter which is whipped at high speed until it&#8217;s light and fluffy and feels like silk going on the skin. For more information on Shea Butter and it&#8217;s amazing skin care qualities visit our </font><a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/shea-butter.html"><font color="#000000">Shea Butter Facts</font></a><font color="#000000"> page.</font></p>
<p><font color="#000000">Tanning experts agree that exfoliating before tanning is so important. We recommend stocking up on our </font><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//c62.html"><font color="#000000">Via Salaria Salt Scrubs</font></a><font color="#000000">, which are 100% Natural with no preservatives or chemicals added or our </font><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//c84.html"><font color="#000000">Triple Goddess Whipped Shea Scrubs</font></a><font color="#000000"> which are also 100% Natural.</font></p>
<p><font color="#000000">Last but not leastm for a little heat relief in a bottle, offer your clients our </font><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//p577.html"><font color="#000000">Cool Down Spray</font></a><font color="#000000"> which was formulated for hot flash relief but also works great as a pick me up on a hot day, or our </font><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//c66.html"><font color="#000000">Aquae Sulis Floral Water Mists</font></a><font color="#000000"> which can be used as a body mister, natural room freshener or a linen spray. I never travel with out a 2 Oz. bottle of </font><a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store//p560.html"><font color="#000000">Lavendar Floral Mist</font></a><font color="#000000"> in my bag.</font></p>
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		<title>Mom, Can You Find Time?</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/05/11/mom-can-you-find-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In December 2000, I was named the IVillage Mompreneur of the Month. At the time of the article my daughter was eleven and I was juggling being an only parent and a growing business. My daughter is  now in her first year in college and I find myself with more time on my hands but still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In December 2000, I was named the <a href="http://home.ivillage.com/homeoffice/homeoff/0,,nzr6,00.html">IVillage Mompreneur of the Month</a>. At the time of the article my daughter was eleven and I was juggling being an only parent and a growing business. My daughter is  now in her first year in college and I find myself with more time on my hands but still never enough to get everything done that I would like to. I just ran across an article on Entrepreneur Magazine that offers some great tips for Mompreneur (and business owners) culled from the book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere%2Fdp%2F0307353133%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1210568794%26sr%3D1-1&amp;tag=thedemocratic-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325">4-Hour Work Week</a><img border="0" width="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thedemocratic-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" height="1" style="margin: 0px; border: medium none" />.</p>
<p>Mompreneur Lisa Druxman says: <span id="more-11"></span></p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/mompreneur/mompreneurcolumnistlisadruxman/article193668.html">At first, the concept seemed</a> so unbelievable that I almost discounted it. But then my curiosity drew me back. Maybe he was on to something: He chooses a modified work week so he can &#8220;live the life,&#8221; whereas I need a shorter work week so I can spend more time being a mom. To do this, Ferris talks about everything from outsourcing to mini-retirements as well as these tips that apply to mom entrepreneurs:</p>
<p><strong>1. Go on a diet&#8211;a low <span id="optspotsa"><a href="javascript:rp.t_onC(136);" id="kw4">information</a></span> diet.</strong> We&#8217;re bombarded with so much information every day that we&#8217;re constantly swimming to get through it all. So cut it back&#8211;way back. Toss catalogues and junk mail without feeling the need to read through them.</p>
<p><strong>2. Be an e-mail ninja.</strong> It seems like e-mail has become our number one time sucker. It&#8217;s hard to step away because we have such a need to see an empty inbox. But stop that right now. You can&#8217;t get anything done if you&#8217;re drowning in email, so make sure you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Delete e-mail <span id="optspotsa"><a href="javascript:rp.t_onC(137);" id="kw1">jokes</a></span> and chain letters.</li>
<li>Use a spam filter.</li>
<li>Set up auto e-mails with FAQs so they can get some answers on their own</li>
<li>Be brief.</li>
<li>Choose one set time for e-mail and then walk away. If you keep responding to people, they&#8217;ll keep responding back and the conversations don&#8217;t end. No one should expect to hear from you in less than 24 hours.</li>
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<p><strong>3. Batch your work.</strong> Most of us juggle motherhood, e-mail, phone calls, mail, filing, etc. all at the same time. <em>The 4-Hour Work Week</em> teaches you to batch your work for better efficiency. Choose certain times for e-mail, certain times for phone calls, etc. Instead of trying to write an email while entertaining your toddler at your side, play with your child. Give him or her your full attention. Then, when he goes to sleep or daddy gets home, you can write that e-mail in two minutes vs. the 20 minutes it would have taken you during the baby juggle.</p>
<p><strong>4. Become a speed reader.</strong> You don&#8217;t have to read every word to get the point. The book gives you some tips on this, but Ferris does not claim that this is a speed-reading lesson.</p>
<p><strong>5. Stop Interruptions.</strong> This is a biggie. Your work time is particularly precious because you probably don&#8217;t work traditional hours as a mom entrepreneur. Don&#8217;t let personal phone calls, small talk from the nanny or the ding of your laundry machine throw you off course. Sit down to work and be totally focused. Teach others around you how to respect your work time.</p>
<p><strong>6. Outsource everything.</strong> This isn&#8217;t always possible because not even I have totally embraced the book&#8217;s suggestions about outsourcing overseas. When you can afford to, however, outsource everything that can&#8217;t be done by you. This may include anything from housekeeping to <span id="optspotsa"><a href="javascript:rp.t_onC(10);" id="kw2">food</a></span> shopping to bookkeeping. You think you can&#8217;t afford it, but how much more money could you make if you weren&#8217;t distracted by everyday errands?</p>
<p>When you read the <em>4-Hour Work Week</em>, you&#8217;ll probably think that this doesn&#8217;t apply to you as a mom, but Ferris actually does refer to some moms in his stories. Whatever you take from it, realize that while we can&#8217;t make more hours in the day, there are ways to make better use of your time.</p></blockquote>
<p>Everyone of those tips are things that I have applied to my life and my business and are key to finding some time for yourself as a small business owner. I still wrestle with the &#8220;low information diet&#8221; however, because I am a news junkie and I run a <a href="http://thedemocraticdaily.com/">political news blog</a> as well as my <a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com">natural aromatherapy and bath &amp; body business</a>.  I couldn&#8217;t do all that I do everyday with out following the advice above however.</p>
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		<title>Good Driving Scents</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/02/10/good-driving-scents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[From Real Age: &#8220;The next time you&#8217;ve got to spend an hour or two in a car, bring along these scents: peppermint and cinnamon.&#8221;
Why? Because they just might make the commute nicer &#8212; and safer! &#8212; by boosting your alertness.  
Miles to Go . . .
An endless ribbon of highway between you and where you want [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From Real Age: &#8220;<a href="http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/4929">The next time you&#8217;ve</a> got to spend an hour or two in a car, bring along these scents: peppermint and cinnamon.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>Why? Because they just might make the commute nicer &#8212; and safer! &#8212; by boosting your alertness. <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Miles to Go . . .<br />
</strong>An endless ribbon of highway between you and where you want to go can be a real bore. If singing along to the Beach Boys isn&#8217;t keeping you stimulated, bust out some minty mints or a stick of cinnamon gum. Or pick up an air diffuser for your car &#8212; one that plugs into the cigarette lighter and has essential-oil inserts. In simulated-driving tests, a whiff of cinnamon every 15 minutes decreased fatigue. And adding peppermint to the mix boosted alertness.<strong> </strong></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Visit our online store to order <a href="https://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/c5.html">Essential &amp; Fragrance Oils</a>. </strong></p>
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		<title>Beat Winter Dry Skin with Whipped Shea Butter</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/01/27/beat-winter-dry-skin-with-whipped-shea-butter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If I were to recommend one great winter skin care product to my spa and retail industry clients, it would be our 100% natural, handmade Whipped Shea Butter.
Shea Butter comes from the large brown seed of the fruit of the Shea (or Karite) tree which are grown throughout West Africa. Shea butter is rich in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If I were to recommend one great winter skin care product to my spa and retail industry clients, it would be our 100% natural, handmade <a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/c81.html">Whipped Shea Butter</a>.</p>
<p>Shea Butter comes from the large brown seed of the fruit of the Shea (or Karite) tree which are grown throughout West Africa. Shea butter is rich in Vitamins A, E &amp; F and it is used primarily in skin care products including lotions and creams; hair care products; cosmetics and soaps.</p>
<p>Shea Butter provides an effective barrier against the damage that the sun can cause to the skin and it also protects against drying winds and cold weather. The superb moisture provided by Shea Butter allows dry skin to heal and retain it&#8217;s elasticity. With regular use of Shea Butter, you&#8217;ll notice the difference in your skin immediately and subsequent use will show daily improvement in your skin&#8217;s health and tone. Shea Butter also helps to prevent stretch marks and improve the condition of present stretch marks. </p>
<p>Other recommend uses include: Dry skin; dark spots, blemishes &amp; skin discoloration, scars, wrinkles &amp; stretch marks; sun protection, arthritis symptoms, muscle aches &amp; pains, relaxation &amp; stiffness and massage.</p>
<p>Our Triple Goddess Whipped Shea Butter comes in Lavendar, Mandarin and Unscented and is <a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/c81.html">available in 2 Oz. and 4 Oz. Jars</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wholesale Prices on the Rise, But Ours Aren&#8217;t</title>
		<link>http://aromatherapywholesale.com/blog/2008/01/16/wholesale-prices-on-the-rise-but-ours-arent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[AP News reported on Tuesday that &#8220;wholesale inflation last year shot up by the largest amount in 26 years while retailers suffered their worst December shopping season in five years as mounting economic woes caused consumers to put away their wallets.&#8221;
That&#8217;s no small secret to anyone in the retail industry, is it? But here&#8217;s the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AP News reported on Tuesday that &#8220;<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22664317/">wholesale inflation</a> last year shot up by the largest amount in 26 years while retailers suffered their worst December shopping season in five years as mounting economic woes caused consumers to put away their wallets.&#8221;</p>
<p>That&#8217;s no small secret to anyone in the retail industry, is it? But here&#8217;s the good news, while other wholesalers are raising their prices, <a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/default.html">we&#8217;re not</a>!</p>
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		<title>Meditation Can Help Relieve Holiday Stress</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pamela J Leavey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The stress of holiday season can overwhelm the best of us, and for small business owners, it&#8217;s the busiest time of the year. Here&#8217;s some tips from Angie Ferguson, an exercise physiologist from Fort Myers, FL, as published in The News-Press:
This holiday season, if your cup runneth over, try a few of these time-tested meditation techniques [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The stress of holiday season can overwhelm the best of us, and for small business owners, it&#8217;s the busiest time of the year. Here&#8217;s some tips from Angie Ferguson, an exercise physiologist from Fort Myers, FL, as published in<em> The News-Press:</em></p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071127/HEALTH/71125009/1013/LIFESTYLES">This holiday season</a>, if your cup runneth over, try a few of these time-tested meditation techniques to keep you mentally healthy as well as physically fit. And above all, remember the season and the reason for giving. Maybe we can get that spirit to last throughout the year, too.</p>
<p>Meditation has a positive effect on the mind and the body. As we relieve stress, we help the body naturally lower the number of harmful stress hormones that inhibit normal immune function. In turn, we also lower blood pressure, heart rate and in some instances, blood cholesterol levels. It has also been noted that high levels of stress are associated with many disease processes, including heart disease, stroke and various cancers.</p>
<p>First, find a quiet place. You want to eliminate as many distractions as possible. Choose a time and place where you will not be interrupted. Turn off the phone and post a “do not enter” sign on your door.</p>
<p>Next, get comfortable. While many traditional relaxation practices are done in the lying-down position, meditators often find this posture too suggestive of sleep. A seated posture is preferred as it promotes a more alert mental state.</p>
<p>Sitting postures can vary from sitting on the floor with a straight back and legs crossed to sitting upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor. Either way, you must be comfortable and in a posture that you can easily maintain for 10-20 minutes.</p>
<p>Now, get focused. Many meditators learn mental focus by concentrating on one word or phrase. This is repeated with each exhalation and should be simple yet suggestive such as “peace” or “relax.” Sometimes reciting a poem or prayer can be useful also. Either way, the phrase or word should help you feel safe and secure, enabling you to relax and feel internally and externally connected.</p>
<p>Lastly, learn to breathe. Most techniques begin with a breathing practice. This facilitates physical relaxation and bodily awareness. Take a few moments to do a quick body check. Is your breathing shallow or deep? When you inhale, does the chest lift or does the abdomen expand? As you exhale, is the breath quick or does it linger?</p>
<p>During a breathing practice, your breath should be calm and relaxed all the time. As you inhale, you should feel the abdomen rise and the belly expand. As you exhale, push the air out from below the naval area releasing the breath slowly, not all at once.</p>
<p>Remember, the breath is always relaxed and comfortable. It should never feel as if you are forcing your breath.<em> </em></p></blockquote>
<p>Take a few minutes for yourself during this holiday season and remember to pass this wonderful article along to your clients. Finding a balance of <a href="http://www.aromatherapywholesale.com/store/p11.html">inner peace</a> is key to happy, healthy and profitable holiday season.</p>
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