A mala is a string of beads used for meditating and chanting a mantra or prayer in sets of 108 repetitions, to train the spiritual self. The use of beads in prayer is believed to have originated in India in the 8th century. Presently, more than two thirds of the of the […]
Sandalwood -The Sacred Scent
Sandalwood has been used by cultures from around the world for more than 4000 years. The ancient Egyptians used sandalwood in medicines, for embalming, and in rituals to honor their gods. Its use has been mentioned numerous times in ancient Sanskrit, Chinese, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindus texts; almost every belief system has […]
The Energy of Purple
Pillar Chakra Crown Sahasrara The color purple completes the color wheel by fusing together the energies of red and blue. From red, purple receives stimulation, from blue, calmness and tranquility. Variations of the color purple that include more red will have more undertones of this colors energy and vise-versa for those possessing more blue. Purple […]
The Energy of Indigo
The color indigo resides in the light spectrum between the colors blue and violet. Thus, it draws its energies from the attributes of both dark blue and violet. Indigo is the color of the “New Age” and is associated with intuition, mysticism and understanding. Use its energy to increase intuition, psychic abilities, imagination, self realization, […]
The Energy of Green
Green is the color of nature, life and fertility. Its energy brings good luck, tranquility, health and is the color of harmony and balance. The color green is made by infusing combinations of yellow and blue; therefore, it possesses attributes of both colors. From yellow, green inherits optimism and clarity, from blue, insight and calmness. […]