Mala beads (or prayer beads) are used throughout the world as an aid to prayer, relaxation or meditation. They can be made from many different materials depending on the desired aesthetic or qualities. To use a Mala, hold the bead to the right of the guru bead (the starting bead-called the guru bead as it […]
There are days where we could do with a dose of nature but life seems to get in the way. I’ve touched briefly on ideas such as indoor gardening and art, but another great way to access the calming effects of nature in everyday life is through the written word. There are some wonderful books […]
Black Tourmaline has been popular since ancient times and was historically considered a powerful stone of protection. Part of the Aluminium Borosilicate group, tourmalines vary in colour depending on which metals are involved. Black Tourmaline, which is also known as Schorl, is the most commonly found of these tourmalines. Often, Black Tourmaline is in fact […]
Apophyllite crystals have a unique energy and are a fantastic support when meditating or attempting to deepen spiritual awareness. The word Apophyllite is derived from the Greek words ‘apo’ meaning off and ‘phyllon’ meaning leaf, suggestive of the stone’s tendency to flake as water within it evaporates away on heating. This delicate crystal can be […]
Morganite is a pink form of Beryl, present in varying shades. Also called Caesian Beryl, Pink Beryl or Pink Emerald, it’s soft colour is caused by the presence of Manganese. The stone of Divine Love, Morganite not only encourages loving thoughts and actions but also connects us to others in universal love and compassion. Morganite’s […]
Having completely over-worked myself for the last week (must remember to acquire some self-control), today has been about reading and relaxing. I’ve been enjoying a pot of chamomile tea, reading my book and listening to the soothing tones of ‘Andy’s dinosaur rap’… My current read is ‘Happiness’ by Matthieu Ricard. It was recommended to me […]
