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An In-depth Guide to Singing Bowls
What are Singing Bowls? Singing bowls, also known as Himalayan bowls or Tibetan singing bowls, produce a beautifully rich and deep tone. These bowls are believed to have originated in the regions around the Himalayas, specifically within Tibetan culture, although today their use has spread globally outside of its Buddhist origins. The soothing sounds emitted by singing bowls are said to promote relaxation and offer powerful healing properties. Singing bowls are commonly used in meditation, yoga, music therapy, sound healing, and various other spiritual practices. The sound of the bowls isn’t just an aural experience, but also physical as the sound...
The Complete Guide to Nag Champa Incense
Nag Champa incense has an earthy, floral scent and a staple of Indian spirituality and culture. This enticing incense is renowned for its unique fragrance and is comprised of three key ingredients; sandalwood, halmaddi and the champaca flower.
New Arrivals: Japanese incense by Minorien
New Arrivals: Minorien Fu-in As Autumn sets in, we're excited to introduce the latest addition to our Japanese incense range at Lotus Zen: Minorien Fu-in. Minorien are producers of traditional all-natural Japanese incense, aiming to combine the culture of prayer and fragrance. They use high quality ingredients and are renowned for their signature ‘wet’ impression. The Fu-in series is named after the soft essence you feel after ‘listening’ to each scent and features unique blends of Sandalwood, Aloeswood, Frankincense and Kyara. Incense Overview Byakudan Fu-in is a timeless ‘Old Mountain’ scent made using pure Mysore Sandalwood from southern India. An incredibly soft...
The Science Behind Aromatherapy: How Incense Affects Your Brain and Mood
For centuries, incense has been used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance spiritual practices. While the benefits of incense are widely recognized, the science behind aromatherapy and how incense affects our brain and mood is not as well understood. In this article, we'll explore the science behind aromatherapy and how incense can impact our physical and emotional well-being.
New Arrivals: Indian Incense by Shroff Channabasappa
Spring is here! We are excited to be introducing a new incense brand to Lotus Zen - Shroff Channabasappa. Shroff make some of the finest Indian incense on the market. All sticks are handmade in India and hand-rolled using woods, florals, halmaddi, aromatic herbs and essential oils.
