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Meditation / Yoga / Ritual Supplies
Equally as important to Shamanic Ritual, Yoga, and Meditation practice are the non-herbal components that go with them. For that, we are proud to offer a complete line of meditation benches, cushions, singing bowls, rattles, and malas. We're proud that most products in this section of are hand made by the actual indigenous cultures who use these items in their daily rituals and meditation.
Peruse our extensive Music & Sounds section that contains all our favorite meditation and ritual music, as well as our sepcial Visionary Herbs section that are herbs specific to spiritual exploration.
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More on Using Meditational and Ritualistic Tools...
This is one of my favorite parts of the shop because all the Shamanic Instruments we offer here were found while searching this wondrous planet for more rare and exotic plants that have long histories of use in meditation and ritual. The singing bowls we offer are sourced from Nepal, where each one is hand crafted and pounded into shape using ancient techniques and tools. The Shaman Rattles are made from real gourds by a group of indigenous people in Iquitos, Peru, and we even offer a naturally-occurring rattle that is used by shamans called the " Shaman Rattle Root" elsewhere in our shop.
One of the products we are most proud of are our Shaman Instruments. These are procured in Iquitos, Peru, where the Shaman Conference is held each year by the person responsible for helping to make Ayahuasca legal in the USA for members of the Santo Daime Church.
All of the markings on the rattles are hand carved or hand drawn and have very specific meaning to them. They are, in fact, in honor of the sacred Ayahusca rituals that are such a part of Shamanic tradition in South America. The lines represent the pathways that Ayahuasca opens in the mind when imbibing in the Ayahuasca ritual, and "Curanderos" (medicine men who are still highly regarded as healers in South America, often taking the place of traditional doctors in small communites) wear outfits that they have had drawn the designs on, while shaking the very rattles that we offer here, with the same exact designs drawn on them.
Admittedly, we have a much smaller selection than we hope to eventually have. If we wanted to get cheap imitations of true, handcrafted instruments, we'd have lots listed here, but we are only interested in genuine instruments used in actual Shamanic ritual throughout the world. The good news is that soon, we will have many more instruments offered here, including fluted and shamnic ritual drums. These are NOT the cheap imitations made in mass quantities to sell to tourists; these are the actual instruments that are used in many sacred rituals, ceremonies, and meditation sessions throughout the world. Yes, they cost a bit more, but with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, we have never recevied a single product from our "Meditation Supplies" section back.
Lastly, our music, when used for rituals that involve spiritual journeys and exploration, are any CD's made by Rasa or Anugama. While Rasa sings devotional music, Anugama makes music specifically for trance induction and spiritual, Shamanic journeying.
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Internet Special! - Buy this 2-piece set of the Buckwheat-filled Kapok Zafu and the Zabuton to automatically save 10% over individual pricing. These cushions are handcrafted from 100% pure cotton and are larger than they appear! The Zafu provides better spine alignment for a more comfortable and deeper meditation, and the Zabuton makes sitting meditation easier on the knees and ankles. Both the Buckwheat Hull or the Kapok filling gently conforms to your body's shape, and both are wrapped in a strong, pure cotton twill shell.
The all-natural Zabuton mat is handmade from chemical-free "Green Cotton", 10oz. duck for its shell and stuffed with pure cotton batting to provide a cushioned surface for your ankles and legs for stress-free meditation. It's approximately 29" x 29", and the Zafu is about 15" in diameter by 7" thick
Choose your color in the "Additional Notes" Section; we only offer BLACK, and RED (pictured). Please note that due to the bulkiness of these mats, shipping costs may increase for this set. Click here for more info...
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THERE IS A 1 WEEK LEAD TIME FOR CUSHIONS AND THEY GO OUT FEDEX GROUND ONLY.
Buckwheat hulls will shift to accomodate you on our crescent shaped meditation cushion. The hulls will give a 5" loft without much settling. 14" diameter. Fabric carrying strap. Sold with a removable and washable zippered cotton cover.
Use Zabuton with the Half-Moon Zafu to provide a cushion for your knees and ankles; a Zafu Support Cushion will add height. Click here for more info...
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THERE IS A 1 WEEK LEAD TIME FOR CUSHIONS AND THEY GO OUT FEDEX GROUND ONLY.
Our crescent shaped meditation cushion in 11 oz. organic cotton stuffed tight with natural Kapok fiber. With 6" loft (that will settle to 5") 14" diameter. Fabric carrying handle.
Use the Zabuton-Organic with the Half-Moon Zafu to provide a cushion for your knees and ankles; a Zafu Support Cushion-Organic will add height. Click here for more info...
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THERE IS A 1 WEEK LEAD TIME FOR CUSHIONS AND THEY GO OUT FEDEX GROUND ONLY.
Meditation begins with finding the time and creating the space. 100% cotton twill shell, hand-stuffed and tufted with cotton batting. 27" by 33" with a 4.5" loft. Smaller than our Jumbo Zabuton, but large enough for almost everyone. 6lbs.
To keep your Zabuton clean, consider a removable, washable cushion cover. Click here for more info...
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THERE IS A 1 WEEK LEAD TIME FOR CUSHIONS AND THEY GO OUT FEDEX GROUND ONLY.
The Fitted Cover slips over the Zabutons corners, and is easily removable, but does leave most of the bottom exposed to lint or dust on the floor. In our 100% cotton twill. Click here for more info...
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The Kneeling Meditation Bench may be the answer for those who have difficulties with a cross legged meditation posture. From the Japanese Zen tradition. 18" x 7"x 7 " high. Your ankles and calves are under you while the kneeling bench supports your weight. Solid oak in a natural finish. 4.5 lbs.
We recommend the 2.5" loft Zabuton for use with the Basic Kneeling Bench. Click here for more info...
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100% cotton cushion for the Kneeling Meditation Bench. Fabric ties attach under the bench. Available in black, burgundy, and red. Click here for more info...
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Meditation can be comfortable. Designed for cross legged sitting meditation, the Low Cloud Bench gives you just enough height for a heel to be brought in under you. 18" x 12.5" x 6.5" high, the Low Cloud Bench inclines slightly to encourage a relaxed, upright meditation posture. In solid oak with a natural finish. Durable, elegant design; the Low Cloud Bench is delivered fully assembled. 9lbs.
Consider the 2.5" loft Zabuton as the mat to cushion your ankles while sitting on the Cloud Bench. Click here for more info...
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These Shaman Rattles are one of pieces that is the pride of our shop. These are hand-painted or hand-carved rattles made by hte indigenous peoples who use them in their own rituals, including Ayahuasca ceremonies. These exact rattles are made for the Curanderos and the participants of the rituals that involve a Shaman seeking answers through Ayahuasca or simple meditation.
Due to the hand-painted and hand-carved nature of these rattles, size will vary, and we cannot send you any specific colors either. If you want TWO rattles, you can ask to have them of the same color if you wish, but we cannot fill requests for specific colors of individual rattles, and may not always be able to fill requests for "matching" rattles. But, each one is crafted using traditional color combinations, and individually tested for sound.
These are the MEDIUM size; approximately 10" long total, with 3" gourds. (The 1" larger gourd size from the small Shaman Rattles actually makes a much bigger difference than one would expect.) Click here for more info...
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These Shaman Rattles are one of pieces that is the pride of our shop. These are hand-painted or hand-carved rattles made by the indigenous peoples who use them in their own rituals, including Ayahuasca ceremonies. These exact rattles are made for the Curanderos and the participants of the rituals that involve a Shaman seeking answers through Ayahuasca or simple meditation.
Due to the hand-painted and hand-carved nature of these rattles, size will vary, and we cannot send you any specific colors either. If you want TWO rattles, you can ask to have them of the same color if you wish, but we cannot fill requests for specific colors of individual rattles, and may not always be able to fill requests for "matching" rattles. But, each one is crafted using traditional color combinations, and individually tested for sound.
These are the SMALL size; approximately 8" long total, with 2" gourds. Click here for more info...
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Traditional singing bowls are constructed of a 7 metal alloy which, when struck or rubbed, produce a resonant humming tone conducive to meditation practice. Actually, the use of instruments such as bells, cymbals, and gongs in Tibetan and other schools of meditative practices and other rituals are quite common, but few offer as rich a sound as singing bowls. The concepts of sound and vibration as the means of creation and transformation are common doctrinal features of Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as many other world religions, including, surprisingly, the Judeo-Christian tradition. We hand select this bowls for tone; so be very careful with which singing bowl you choose to purchase...there can be a VAST difference in quality with singing bowls. Look HERE for more info. We feel that we excel in choosing singing bowl for both their tone and their craftsmanship, partly becuase several of the people on our staff use these very bowls in their meditation practice, and these are no exception. All bowls are hand-beaten into shape for a tone that is noticably clearer and lasts longer than any bowl made by any machine. They are also a lovely reminder of the energy that these bowls provide, while not taking up much space in one's environment. Click here for more info...
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Traditional singing bowls are constructed of a 7 metal alloy which, when struck or rubbed, produce a resonant humming tone conducive to meditation practice. Actually, the use of instruments such as bells, cymbals, and gongs in Tibetan and other schools of meditative practices and other rituals are quite common, but few offer as rich a sound as singing bowls. The concepts of sound and vibration as the means of creation and transformation are common doctrinal features of Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as many other world religions, including, surprisingly, the Judeo-Christian tradition. We hand select this bowls for tone; so be very careful with which singing bowl you choose to purchase...there can be a VAST difference in quality with singing bowls. Look HERE for more info. We feel that we excel in choosing singing bowls for both their tone and their craftsmanship, partly becuase several of the people on our staff use these very bowls in their meditation practice, and these are no exception. All bowls are hand-beaten into shape for a tone that is noticably clearer and lasts longer than any bowl made by any machine. They are also a lovely reminder of the energy that these bowls provide, while not taking up much space in one's environment. Click here for more info...
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This is a large 12" singing bowl for the clearest and richest tone available, with the longest decay time of any other singing bowl we offer. There are larger singing bowls, but after they get larger than 12" in diameter, the cost goes up considerably, and the gain in both tone and sustain of the sound does not increase enough to justify a larger bowl. We hand select this bowls for tone; so be very careful with which singing bowl you choose to purchase...there can be a VAST difference in quality with singing bowls. Look HERE for more info. We feel that we excel in choosing singing bowls for both their tone and their craftsmanship, partly becuase several of the people on our staff use these very bowls in their meditation practice, and these are no exception. All bowls are hand-beaten into shape for a tone that is noticably clearer and lasts longer than any bowl made by any machine. They are also a lovely reminder of the energy that these bowls provide, while not taking up much space in one's environment. Click here for more info...
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Don't be fooled by the small size of this powerful singing bowl. Yes, it is intended mostly as a gift, to remind one of the beautiful tone and energy that singing bowls can provide, but it also produces a surprisingly clear tone. This is not a handcrafted bowl as our larger ones are, but the gift box, mallet, and singing bowl cushion are.
These mini-sized singing bowls also make great travel companions. They pack up easily in any size travel bag, and provide a pleasing tone with a longer-than expected sustain. Of course, as with all of our products from Tibet, these are fair-traded, and profits go to help Free Tibet. Click here for more info...
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A timeless favorite, this hand-crafted and high-quality mala is made of fragrant sandalwood beads. Sandalwood's scent is thought to be conducive to pure mental states and meditation. It is of course, also pleasing to the gods, whose refined sense of smell reportedly affords them great pleasure from the fragrance of sandalwood. For that reason some consider sandalwood malas ideal for mantra repetition, but all of our malas are equally as popular. These are fair-traded and sales from these malas go directly to the Buddhist communities who make them. They cost a little more, but they are authentic items imported directly from Nepal. Click here for more info...
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This unique Red Bone mala is lovingly hand-made by Tibetan nuns living in exile. It is traditionally styled with a braided 'tail' and a set of 'counters' on either side used for tallying ten's and thousands of mantra or prayer recitations. The red color is traditionally for practices of 'attraction'. Your purchase of this or any of our other Tibetan Nun's Project items helps support education, building projects and other essential needs within the Tibetan nun's community.
The mala in its most basic and universal form is perhaps the tassel mala. Appearing at first as a simple decorative device, the tassel is actually a spiritual teaching and aid in contemplation. The individual strands blend and flow together in constant change and represent change within changelessness, the illusion of separateness, the undivided Unity of the Eternal or Divine. Click here for more info...
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This traditional Tibetan style Rosewood Mala has a traditional 108 beads with 3 interspersed Bodhi seeds between. This is a traditional mala with a touch of added beauty but at a lower price for those who are on a budget or simply starting off with meditation and mantra chants. This particular style of mala, which came long before Christianity, is the model for the rosary that the Christian faith "borrowed" for their religion a couple of thousand years ago, although these were being used as far back as four or five thousand years ago.
Click the link below for detailed instruction on the use of malas... Click here for more info...
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This traditional Tibetan style bodhi seed mala has 108 large beads with 3 turquoise stones interspersed. It is a handsome mala that is sure to appeal to those who appreciate the Tibetan aesthetic. Bodhi seeds come from the tree colloquially known as the "bodhi tree", which is the type of tree the Buddha was meditating beneath when he attained complete enlightenment.
Because it is made with seeds from the Buddha wisdom tree, a bodhi seed mala is also considered auspicious to use for all practices. Seasoned with a natural oil for an authentic appearance, with a turquoise bead to help keep your place in the rhythmic recitations of mantra prayers. This full size mala features traditional counters which include a set of 10 simple metal beads finished with bell and dorje counters. Click here for more info...
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Tibetan rosaries (malas) are traditionally used for a special Buddhist practice. Tibetan Buddhism suggests that there are 108 negative emotions to overcome. Lotus Seed malas are strung with 108 beads in order to say a mantra for each one. The bead size of this Lotus Seed Mala typically ranges from 7 to 9 mm diameter, and has 108 beads. Hand-strung in Dharamsala on a durable nylon coated wire and finished with a cotton tassel. These are fair-traded and sales from these malas go directly to the Buddhist communities who make them. They cost a little more, but they are authentic items imported directly from Nepal. Click here for more info...
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