BURNiNG iNCENSE — Yoga Lifestyle

Floral incense and woody incense are two different types of incense that are made from different types of natural ingredients. Floral incense is made from a blend of flowers, petals and other plant materials that are known for their sweet, delicate and aromatic fragrance. These fragrances are considered to be uplifting and refreshing, making them a popular choice for use in relaxation and meditation practices. Common flowers and plants used to make floral incense include roses, lavender, jasmine, and chamomile. Woody incense, on the other hand, is made from a blend of woods, barks, and other plant materials that are...

Incense has been used for centuries for its believed benefits on both physical and mental well-being, the main reasons to burn incense include: Aromatherapy: The fragrant smoke produced by burning incense is believed to have therapeutic properties that can help to improve mood, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Different types of incense have different scents, some are calming and soothing, others are stimulating and uplifting. Air Purification: Incense is often used to purify the air, as the smoke is believed to help to remove impurities and negative energy. Some people believe that the smoke produced by incense can help to...

Generally when people found out I was a monk they conjure up the idea that I must have practiced somewhere exotic, away from it all in forests, mountains or ancient temples with their mysticism and spiritual heritage adorning their worn walls. When they find out it was in Cardiff, on a pretty normal street the look of disappointment that appears is hard to hide. I mention this because the life style we led as monks and the lifestyle people expect is pretty similar, just not the locale. We led pretty low impact lives based on a very simple principle of...

Moments of solitude are amazing. As a monk finding time for introspection and contemplation was easy, 2 hours every morning scheduled for it and months away in ashrams's every year dedicated to it. I moved out of the temple that I called home 5 years ago and these moments seem ever more precious yet ever more elusive. Running a business isn't easy and comes with its own unique set of motivational hurdles as some of you may know. For most of us actually, these essential moments are hard to come by and seem to be ill fitting with modern day living. Trying...

The 1st thing that made me question my decision to become a monk way back in 1997 wasn't the celibate lifestyle (I could see the freedom gained from that), it wasn't the early morning meditation schedule  (4am was when I was used to going to bed not getting up but again I could see the benefit), nope it was when I was introduced to the early morning cold shower, I mean why? What has cold bathing got to do with spiritual life?? These days cold water bathing is going through a bit of a craze, with "ice men" and cold...