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Using Incense for Yoga
The History of Incense and Yoga Yoga is a spiritual practice with its roots in Indian religion and spirituality. In Hinduism, incense was originally created as an offering to the divine and to create the space and mood conducive to spiritual practice. Burning incense while doing Yoga helps quiet the mind and focus awareness into the body. Using incense for yoga can help you find that state of flow and focus. Different scents can help for different styles of yoga. For example calming scents like Nag Champa and Sandalwood are ideal for restorative yoga that focuses on relaxation and slow movement....
New Arrivals: Temple of Incense, Sage, Palo & Resins
We’re excited to announce the arrival of new incense at Lotus Zen! Earlier this season, we launched our Raw Incense range of Sage, Palo, Frankincense and Myrrh and this month we’ve expanded our Indian Incense collection with artisan incense house, Temple of Incense.
Buddhist Artwork by Iwasaki Tsuneo
Iwasaki Tsuneo Iwasaki Tsuneo is a Japanese artist (1917-2002) who created original and exquisitely intricate works of Buddhist art often influenced by his work as a biologist and lover of science. The subject of Iwasaki's paintings range from classical Buddhist iconography to majestic views of our universe and many works feature delicate miniature calligraphy of the Heart Sutra (a classic Buddhist text). Take a look at some of our favourite Iwasaki paintings below... Transmigration Transmigration offers a cosmic view of the elements that circulate through the universe. Recycled through stars, stones and human beings. Atom Iwasaki uses calligraphy of the heart sutra to...
Incense Cones vs Sticks: Two Types of Incense Explained
There are many different types of incense, from sticks to cones and even raw resins (like Frankincense and Myrrh). Today, the most popular types of incense (due to ease of use) are sticks and cones. If you’ve been looking around for the best type of incense for you, you’ve probably wondered – should I be using sticks or cones? And what are the main differences in terms of ingredients and scent? Let’s take a look… Incense Sticks vs Cones - How Are They Made? The first type of incense sticks consist of aromatic ingredients bound to a bamboo core. This...
Agarwood: More Expensive than Gold!
A High Valued Aromatic Agarwood (also known as Oud or Aloeswood) is one of the highest valued aromatics in the incense and perfumery world. Known by incense connoisseurs for it's distinctive woody, sweet and resinous scent, evoking an ambience of mystery and serenity. The wonders of agarwood have been noted for thousands of years, particularly used in the form of incense in religious and spiritual settings. In many parts of Asia, agarwood incense sticks are used in many monasteries and temples to set a mood for meditation and contemplation. The mysterious scent calms the mind and there are several studies that...
