Singing bowls have been used for centuries as a tool to center the body and mind during meditation. Although there is little written history on singing bowls, Tibetan oral tradition dates them to the time of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava brought them from India to Tibet approximately […]
Salt Lamps-A Natural Way to Cleaner Air
The use of salt predates recorded history. Its value in ancient times was equal to that of gold, and it was often traded ounce-for-ounce. In addition to its monetary value, salt was treasured for its medicinal purposes. Ancient cultures used salt for chronic congestion problems, skin aliments and infections, as a […]
The Master’s Tool – The Mala
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 […]