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The Kansa Wand (trans. Bronze) comes from an Ayurvedic medicinal practice and has been used for centuries in healings. Our wands are Ayurvedic grade, bronze, domed massage tools with Sheesham wood handles. They promote balancing of the meridian points and chakras, and also balance ones pH levels while releasing excess acid from the body. They are a soothing and potent way to promote relaxation, destressing, circulation, lymph node drainage and rejuvenation. The Kansa Wands come in four sizes that correspond to the body: Foot, Body, Face and the Marma-Acupressure point. We also carry many organic massage and essential oils to use with the wands. Single wand $60 or set of 4 for $225.

In this Banyen interview, spiritual teacher and author Gangaji speaks about coming home to our inner freedom, a state that transcends emotions and suffering and is not subject to loss or gain. This requires a willingness to have no future and no past and to recognize what’s here. Gangaji eloquently speaks about how to overcome the trance of suffering, the illusion of thought and find immediate and lasting fulfillment of our Divine birthright.

Watch the video here:

Rev. Thomas Keating
March 7, 1923 – October 25, 2018

The Rev. Thomas Keating was a Trappist monk and a pioneer in the worldwide Christian contemplative prayer movement. He played a major role in popularizing what is now known as centering prayer, a method of silent prayer that allows one to rest in the presence of God. Over
the years, his thoughts crystallized into what friends said became one of his favorite sayings: “Silence is God’s first language. Everything else is a poor translation.”

Thousands of new crystals have arrived! Come in and see the stunning crystal allies that will be coming out throughout the season.

Baba Hari Dass
March 26, 1923 – Sept 25, 2018

Baba Hari Dass was a yoga master, a silent monk, and a commentator in the Indian scriptural tradition. Upon his arrival in the US in the early 1971, he and his teachings inspired the creation of several yoga centers and retreat programs in California and in Canada, including Dharma Sara Satsang Society on Salt Spring Island.