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Becoming a Holistic Health Practitioner
- Identify the dimensions of holistic health and wellness
- List the alternative healthcare practices found within t...
- Summarise the essential aspects, principles a... Read More

Crystal Healing
- Define ‘crystal therapy’
- Identify crystal healing stones that can be used for a p...
- Outline the nomenclature of various elements and planets
- Explain the Hindu term ‘chakra’ Read More

Essential Oil Therapy
- Discuss the essential oils’ cultural and historical sign...
- Recall the diverse physiological, psychological and emot...
- Recognise the factors that influence the quality of esse...
- Select the right essential oil for your needs Read More

Basics of Aromatherapy
- Discuss the origins, principles, and philosophy of aroma...
- Outline the fundamentals of essential oils and their usa...
- List the properties, benefits, and applications of commo...
- Explain the aromatherapy techniques and creat... Read More

Feng Shui for a Harmonious Home
- Define ‘Feng Shui’ and trace its origins in ancient Chin...
- Describe Feng Shui methods
- Compare ‘productive’ and ‘destructive’ cycles
- Identify the five elements of Feng Shui Read More

Theory of Reflexology Techniques
- Discuss the primary functions of the reflexology charts
- Identify the vital life force that circulates through en...
- Explain the benefits of anatomical understanding of the ...
- Outline the factors that can influence the st... Read More

Basics of Herbalism
- Define ‘medicinal plants’
- Outline the distinctions between the main herb-based che...
- State the herbs used during biblical times or associated...
- Recall various herbal preparations for extern... Read More

Reiki: Third Degree
- List other healing disciplines that you can combine with...
- Identify non-traditional Reiki symbols
- Summarize guidelines for Reiki attunement ceremonies and...
- Distinguish attunement ceremonies by which le... Read More

Colour Therapy
- Discuss the history and recent developments in the field...
- Explain the principle underlying the healing process in ...
- Match the seven colours of the light spectrum with the c...
- List the 11 basic colours and their positive,... Read More

Homoeopathy - Principles and Practice of Treatment
- Discuss the origin and history of homoeopathy
- Recall the treatment procedures of homoeopathy
- List the steps involved in making homoeopathi... Read More

Reiki: First and Second Degree
- Identify what weakens and strengthens your life-giving e...
- List and define the seven major chakra points
- Summarize the history of Reiki
- Recall the five Reiki principles Read More

Introduction to Herbal Medicine and Natural Healing
- Describe the historical and cultural significance of her...
- Evaluate the potential benefits and risks of herbal reme...
- Explain the physiological mechanisms behind t... Read More

Diploma in Reiki: A Comprehensive Look Into Energy Healing
- Paraphrase the history of Reiki
- Recall the five Reiki principles and the seven major cha...
- Describe methods and techniques used to send ... Read More

Basics of Herbal Medicine
- Outline the benefits of herbal medicines
- List the requirements for setting up a herbal garden
- Label your herbal medicines with the correct information
- Distinguish between lunar and solar infusions Read More

Aromatherapy Training for Beginners
- Recall the historical roots and evolution of aromatherap...
- Explain the science behind aromatherapy
- Relate the intricate connection between scent... Read More

Applications of Laughter Therapy
- Summarise the history, benefits and techniques of laught...
- Identify and assess various types of humour and their cu...
- Apply laughing techniques to induce spontaneous laughter
- Identify the physiological and psychological ... Read More
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