The engaging rhythm of a frame drum steadily plays while a sweet and earthy smoke fills the air and senses. An aged hand swiftly moves a long feather back and forth over a sea shell, wafting the smoke of the burning sage outward into all spaces. A gentle voice chants in unison. The sun has […]
5 Meditation Essentials For Bodhi Day
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without”. – Buddha Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday of meditation and remembrance. It is the day of honoring the original Buddhist Siddhartha Gautama who showed the way to enlightenment after sitting under the Bodhi or Peepal tree, discovering the “roots of suffering”, and how to transcend […]
Crystals for Protection
Wherever you go and whoever you are; you are connected energetically to other people and your environment. Many people don’t realize how much external energies influence their moods and behavior. Have you ever been around a person who was chronically angry and complaining? You may have noticed that in time, you started to feel tired […]
The Meaning of Chakra Candles
Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning spinning wheel. They are a system of seven primary energy centers located along the spine. Each chakra corresponds to specific regions of the body and different emotional and behavioral characteristics. The seven primary chakras are also associated with specific colors and symbols. Chakra candles combine color therapy with aromatherapy […]
How to Use Chakra Stones
Chances are if you do healing meditations or any kind of energy work you are familiar with the seven primary Chakras. The main chakras form a straight line from the base of the spine to above the top of the head. Each of these energy wheels correspond to various mental, physical, emotional and spiritual conditions […]